Daijiworld Media Network – Puttur (MS)
Puttur, Dec 13: Cyber fraudsters continue to devise new techniques to swindle money from unsuspecting individuals. In a recent incident, a man lost Rs 161 from his bank account immediately after receiving a call from an unknown number.
A media representative from Uppinangady received a call from a stranger on Thursday morning. As soon as the call connected, it was abruptly cut off. Immediately afterward, money was debited from the bank account linked to the mobile number.
Upon contacting the bank, it was confirmed that Rs 161 was deducted since there was insufficient balance to transfer Rs 14,839. Shortly after, the victim received another call from the same number but chose not to answer.
The calls were made from the number 68778220051, and a case has been filed with the cybercrime police.