Doctor Falls Victim to Online Scam, Loses Rs 1 Lakh Over Rs 300 Lipstick Order

Written by Sanchari Chattopadhyay Published On 2023-11-21T12:42:54+05:30 | Updated On 21 Nov 2023 12:42 PM IST

Doctor Falls Victim to Online Scam, Loses Rs 1 Lakh Over Rs 300 Lipstick Order

Navi Mumbai: In another incident of online fraud, a 31-year-old doctor residing in Navi Mumbai fell prey to a fraudulent scheme, losing Rs 1 lakh after ordering a lipstick worth Rs 300 from an e-commerce portal.

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According to Times of India, after placing the order for the cosmetic item, she received an unexpected call from an individual claiming to be a representative of the e-commerce company, and after she followed his instructions, Rs 95,000 and Rs 5,000 were debited to her bank account.

The doctor purchased a lipstick worth Rs 300 and a few days later, she heard from the courier company which informed her that her purchase had arrived. When she called the courier company's number since she hadn't received it, she was informed that a customer service agent would get in touch with her. During the call on November 9, the imposter informed the doctor that her order had been inexplicably put on hold. To resolve the issue, she was instructed to transfer a nominal amount of Rs 2. The fraudster then sent her a web link, urging her to enter her bank details for the transaction to proceed, reports the daily.

Trusting the caller's seemingly legitimate explanation, the doctor clicked on the provided link, unknowingly downloading a malicious application onto her mobile device. Her action paved the way for a significant financial loss. On the same day, the victim received multiple text messages notifying her of two unauthorized transactions - Rs 95,000 and Rs 5,000 which had been debited from her bank account. Realizing the gravity of the situation, she immediately reported the incident to her bank and filed a complaint with the cyber police station at Nerul.

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Law enforcement agencies are now investigating the case, working to trace the fraudulent activities and apprehend those responsible for the online scam. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for heightened awareness and security measures, especially when engaging in online transactions, to prevent falling victim to increasingly sophisticated cybercrime.

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Source : with inputs

Sanchari Chattopadhyay

Sanchari Chattopadhyay has pursued her M.A in English and Culture Studies from the University of Burdwan, West Bengal. She likes observing cultural specificities and exploring new places.