Heartbreaking Online Scame Deceit: 83-Year-Old Falls Prey to Bank Impersonation, Loses ₹2.5 Lakh
In a heartbreaking incident in Kolkata, 83-year-old SP Sinha, a retired government official, fell prey to an online scame, losing his entire life savings of ₹2.5 lakh. The fraudsters posed as bank officials, calling from the same branch where Sinha held his pension account, claiming to verify his KYC details.
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Deceptive Call: Trust Exploited
Trusting the call’s legitimacy, Sinha, who resides in Thakurpukur, followed the instructions given by the deceitful caller. Even mentioning the specific table number at the bank, the caller convinced Sinha that only the ‘verification’ section was open on that day.
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Facing difficulties during the KYC process, Sinha sought help from his 11-year-old grandson, who unwittingly followed the caller’s instructions. Heartbreakingly, after the call ended, Sinha discovered that ₹2,57,650 were debited from his account, and he also lost access to his fixed deposits and recurring deposits.
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Elderly’s Scam Warning
This incident serves as a poignant reminder of the vulnerability of individuals, especially the elderly, to online scams. Authorities emphasize that genuine institutions do not conduct financial transactions over phone calls. It underscores the importance of creating awareness about cybersecurity and following proper procedures, such as updating KYC, through secure channels like the bank’s online portal.
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