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The incidence of cyber crime against senior citizens is increasing rapidly across the country. One such new case has come to light from Indore in Madhya Pradesh. Where a 72-year-old man was cheated of lakhs of rupees. Fraudsters have defrauded an elderly man in the name of his nephew living in Australia. Also, the thugs demanded money through a WhatsApp call in the name of visa expiry. As soon as the information about the incident was received, the Cyber ​​Crime Branch started investigating the matter.
In Indore, cybercriminals have cheated a 72-year-old man of Rs 15 lakh. Fraudsters pretended to be a nephew living in Australia in the name of expiring visa. Regarding the entire matter, Additional DCP Cyber ​​Crime Branch Rajesh Dandotia said that a 72-year-old man living in Indore city has lodged a complaint of fraud of Rs 15 lakh in the Cyber ​​Crime Branch. While complaining, the old man said that he received a call on WhatsApp.
Fraud of millions on the pretext of being a nephew
The goons called themselves nephews and pleaded for help. The scammer said my passport visa has expired. Due to which Australian police have arrested me. After this the goon said that he will release me if you give him 15 lakh rupees. Hearing the crying nephew, the old uncle immediately transferred 15 lakh rupees to the cheater’s account.
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The old man lodged a complaint
After this, when the old man talked to other family members, he came to know that his nephew was not caught by any police. As soon as the old man came to know this, the ground slipped from under his feet. He comes to know that someone has cheated him big time. After which the old man complained about this in the cyber crime branch. As soon as the information about the incident was received, the cyber crime branch started the investigation by taking the WhatsApp numbers of the criminals.
The Cyber ​​Crime Branch has issued an advisory
At the same time, the Cyber ​​Crime Branch has issued an advisory to prevent ongoing frauds. In which it has been said that the elderly should not trust any phone call immediately and should contact the cyber crime department immediately in case of any incident like cyber crime.
