Delhi Advocate Lost Lakhs in Phone Hacking Fraud

In the last few months, cases of phone hacking fraud have increased. In a similar case, a Delhi-based advocate has been cheated of lakhs of rupees. This advocate received three missed calls from unknown numbers. After this, a large amount was withdrawn from his bank account. It is suspected that this scam was done through SIM swapping.

However, the Cyber ​​Unit of Delhi Police claims that the victim in this case did not answer the phone nor did he share the OTP. The accused in this case had obtained the banking details and private data of the advocate and withdrew money from the account. In this case, the victim had reported to the police that a large amount had been withdrawn from his bank account. The police has not disclosed this amount. This case was reported on October 18. A media Report In the report, a police official was quoted as saying that the 35-year-old advocate received three missed calls from an unknown phone number. When he called back, the caller said he had a courier for him.

After this, the advocate told the caller his home address because he thought that a friend had sent him a package. The advocate did not receive the package but got messages about money being withdrawn from his bank twice. The police have not identified the accused in this case and no arrest has been made. In this case, after the money was withdrawn from the victim’s account, a person called him and called him. Call Kar had told that he was an IFSO officer of Delhi Police unit but the advocate did not give any details to this person.

In SIM swapping scams, scammers steal a person’s identity on the internet and obtain SIM cards. They then demand money from the person’s relatives and friends. They also gain access to social media accounts and online banking. To avoid this, immediately inform your telecom service company if your SIM is switched off. Apart from this, avoid sharing your personal information online. Also, monitor any transactions in your bank account without your knowledge.