Cyber Police Kashmir saves ₹6 lacs lost in Remote Access Mobile Application Scam
Cyber Police Kashmir saves ₹6 lacs lost in Remote Access Mobile Application Scam
PRESS TRUST OF KASHMIR | Srinagar : In order to extend the services to the general public and to redress their grievances, Cyber Police Kashmir is receiving complaints regarding various online frauds, scams and other Cyber related crimes on routine basis. From past one week, Cyber Police Station Kashmir Zone, Srinagar received multiple complaints wherein complainants have been duped by fraudsters through a new scam i.e Remote Access Mobile Application Scam.
In different incidents, many complainants were duped of Lakhs of rupees through Remote Access Mobile Application scam. Scammers used the same modus-operandi of impersonating themselves as BSNL/JIO customer care representatives to victims. According to complaints, the scammers sent fake messages on their cell phone for completing the KYC of their sim cards besides giving a warning message that their sim card will be deactivated and shared a cell number to call as Customer Care Number. On dialling the number, the fraudsters introduce themselves as Customer care Executives of BSNL/JIO and asking them to complete the KYC verification by downloading some apps like Quick Support, Team Viewer, Any Desk etc.
The victim downloads these apps on their cell phones giving complete remote access to the fraudsters. Unaware of this, these victims downloaded the apps and allowed the fraudsters to see everything on their phone. The fraudster also directed him to open his banking app and taking control of his cell phone through Team Viewer, Quick Support app. Following the steps of fraudster, once the login process was complete, the fraudster also directed him to transfer a little amount of Rs 10 to validate whether the KYC process has been completed. The fraudsters not only see the victims User ID but also the Password and withdrew an amount of ₹6.00 lacs from his bank account.
The victim after realizing that he has been trapped in a cyber fraud immediately reported the fraud to Cyber Police Station, Kashmir Zone, Srinagar. Acting swiftly, Cyber Police Kashmir with strenuous efforts were able to save the amount of the victim.
Amidst Covid-19 pandemic when the public is dependent on cyber platforms, the vulnerability of getting trapped into cyber scams/frauds gets increased. General public is advised to refrain from downloading any remote access apps like Team viewer, quick support, Anydesk App etc. or dialling fake helpline or customer care numbers found on Google search engine. These legitimate apps are remote software tool, which provides third party a complete hold of the users’ cell phones/computer.
General public is advised to be aware of these latest scams and not to fell prey to these fraudsters besides not to share any banking confidential information like OTP’s, Card number, CVV etc to anyone over the phone.
Also read : Police holds PCPG meeting at DPO Kulgam
PRESS TRUST OF KASHMIR | Kulgam : As a part of public outreach programme, Police Community Partnership Group (PCPG) meeting was held by Kulgam Police at DPO Kulgam. The meeting was held while following social distancing norms and other Covid protocols.
The meeting was chaired by DySP Hrqs Kulgam Shri Ghulam Mohd Bhat-JKPS and other officers/officials were also present. The meeting was attended by respectable citizens of Mohanpora Kulgam, Panchs, Sarpanchs, Members of Trade Federation, Numberdars and Chowkidars of the area.
During the meeting, the participants raised various issues of public importance pertaining to police as well as civil administration. The chairing officers assured the participants that their genuine grievances pertaining to police will be resolved on priority and the issues pertaining to civil administration will be taken up with the concerned departments for their early redressal.
Speaking on the occasion, DySP Hqrs Kulgam said that such meetings are conducted to solicit the suggestions and support of people for better policing and would be conducted in the future as well.
The participants were advised to cooperate with Police in maintaining law and order in the area and in identifying anti national and anti social elements who always try to disrupt the peaceful environment. The participants were also asked for their full co-operation in adherence to the guidelines as well as health advisories issued by government from time to time in view of Covid -19 pandemic. He has assured people that police is committed to create drug free society and will take every step to save the young generation from becoming victim of drug mafia.
He also thanked the people for participating in the meeting and sharing valuable feedback. The meeting concluded with good note of thanks and appreciations from public.
Also read : Kulgam Police seeks help of general public to trace mentally unsound missing person
PRESS TRUST OF KASHMIR | KULGAM : Kulgam Police seeks help of general public to trace out one mentally unsound missing person.
Police Station Yaripora received a complaint regarding missing of a mentally unsound person namely Fayaz Ahmad Lone son of Sanaullah Lone resident of Badroo Yaripora Kulgam who is missing since 07-June-2021.
Accordingly, a missing report was registered in Police Station Yaripora and investigation set into motion.
Anybody having any information regarding the missing person may kindly inform Police Station Yaripora on 7006958381 & 7051510662, PCR Kulgam on 7889786112 or Police Control Room Kashmir on 112.