Cyber fraud of ₹24 lakh targeting 11 citizens in a single day in Surat

In the city of Surat, considered the commercial and diamond hub, cyber mafias have targeted 11 innocent citizens in a single day, swindling them of more than ₹24 lakh. Cyber fraudsters used various tactics to trap people, causing a stir in the city.

According to a report by Sandesh, the fraudsters adopted three main methods for the scam. In the first, access to phones was obtained by asking victims to update their mobile phones or download fake and suspicious applications from the Play Store. In the second method, fraud was committed in the name of online investment by luring people with the promise of redeeming credit card reward points or high returns. In the third method, lakhs of rupees were swindled under the pretext of completing various tasks on Telegram by luring people with the promise of earning money from home via social media.

Surat Police have become active following these incidents. The victimised citizens have officially lodged complaints at the Surat Cyber Crime Cell police station. The police are now conducting an intensive investigation to catch the cyber mafias based on all bank accounts, transactions, and mobile numbers. Additionally, the police have also appealed to citizens to remain cautious of cyber fraud.