Money credited: Fake message alert cyber thugs' new operandi
A retired IAS officer in Lucknow was duped of Rs 5 lakh by cyber thugs using a unique modus operandi. The officer received a message claiming that his account had been credited with Rs 29.78 crore and contacted the bank. After being directed to download an app and providing his bank details, the victim lost Rs 4.65 lakh from his Central Bank account and Rs 50,000 from his Union Bank account. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the case. Cyber experts believe this is a new scam tactic.