Vijayawada doctor's WhatsApp hacked, Rs 65,000 scammed from acquaintance
Written By : Rumela De Sarkar
Published On 2025-11-26 07:08 GMT | Update On 2025-11-26 07:08 GMT
Cybercrime
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Vijayawada: A Vijayawada-based doctor became the target of a cybercrime after her mobile phone and WhatsApp account were allegedly hacked when she accidentally clicked on a malicious APK (Android Package Kit) file. The breach allowed cybercriminals to impersonate her and defraud an acquaintance of Rs 65,000.
According to a complaint filed with the Mangalagiri police, a homemaker received a WhatsApp message on November 20 from a doctor's number. The message claimed that the doctor urgently needed Rs 65,000, explaining that her UPI was blocked, and promising to repay the amount within two hours. A phone number and a QR code were also included to facilitate the transfer.
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