Srinagar: Cyber Cell of J&K Police in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district has recovered Rs 84,484 in an online financial fraud case.
A police spokesperson in a statement said, “In a significant achievement, the Cyber Cell of J&K Police saved ₹84,484/- after receiving a complaint regarding online financial fraud in Kupwara.”
“On receiving the complaint, the initial investigation was taken up which revealed that the fraud was done using a fake WhatsApp call. The investigation also revealed that the victim was asked to submit school fees via PhonePay, after following the directions from the fraudster. Using cyber tactics, Cyber Cell Kupwara successfully blocked the transactions and the amount was put on hold and saved this whole amount,” the police spokesperson added.
He said that the Cyber Cell of J&K Police urges the general public to stay vigilant against online fake trading, avoid clicking on suspicious links, fake SMS credit messages, refrain from installing unauthorised apps and picking any video call from unknown numbers and be cautious while sharing personal information online. “If you encounter any such suspicious activity, report it immediately to the National Cyber Crime Helpline Number 1930 or www.cybercrime.gov.in,” the spokesperson added.
