Cyber Cell Kupwara solves over Rs 3,01,137 online financial fraud cases

Srinagar, Aug 08: Cyber Cell Kupwara Friday claimed to have successfully solved online financial fraud cases and asked the people to be vigilant while carrying out online financial transactions.

The statement issued to Kashmir News Corner (KNC), said that Cyber Cell Kupwara received complaint regarding online financial fraud of RS. 1,00,000/- Soon after receipt of complaint Cyber Cell Kupwara collected evidence /information from the victim.

“The financial fraud was regarding migration certificate update and was asked to transfer 05 rupees through Phone pay after following the directions the victim have lost RS. 1,00,000/-. Cyber Cell Kupwara by using cyber tactics successfully blocked the transactions and the whole amount got saved,” it said.

The statement said that another complaint was also received wherein one complainant was duped of RS. 4,07,000/-. The compliant was regarding to double the amount after one month. “The victim has transferred into multiple transactions in different accounts which was provided by the fraudster. Soon after receipt of complaint Cyber Cell Kupwara collected evidence /information.

Cyber Cell Kupwara successfully managed to block these transactions and amount of RS.1,75,337/- have been put on hold and the process of refund initiated,” it read.

“Another complaint was also received wherein one complainant was duped of RS. 25,800/- The fraudster  contacted with victim through Facebook and shared her Whatsapp No. and start chatting with victim for some time and posed herself as Dental Doctor working at United Kingdom and has asked victim to share your address then I will send you some gifts and the victim followed her directions and lost Rs. 25,800/,” the statement said, adding that “Soon after receipt of complaint Cyber Cell Kupwara collected evidence /information.

Cyber Cell Kupwara successfully managed to block this transaction and whole amount of RS.25,800/- have been saved.”

“District Police Kupwara urges the general public to stay vigilant against online fake trading, avoid clicking on suspicious Links, Fake SMS credit Messages, refrain from installing unauthorized Apps, Fake Tasks on Instagram / Telegram and be cautious while sharing personal information online. If you encounter any suspicious activities report immediately to the National Cyber Crime helpline Number 1930 or www.cybercrime.gov.in,” the statement said.