Kolkata: A Ballygunge resident lost more than Rs 2.5 lakh in a cyber fraud while trying to book an urgent eye doctor’s appointment after developing a severe infection in Port Blair.
Later, he found that Rs 2,50,031 had been transferred from his account through multiple transactions between 5 pm and 5.10 pm on Sunday. He also did not receive alerts for some high-value withdrawals totalling Rs 85,000. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata Stay updated with the latest Kolkata news.
He found a phone number online, called it and was asked to share personal details and fill out an online form. During the call, he began receiving multiple OTPs even though he had not shared any card details. Suspecting fraud, he disconnected the call and switched off his phone. The fraudsters had already gained access to his device or account. Since his phone remained switched off while he rested, he did not notice the unauthorised transactions. He filed a complaint with Ballygunge police. Investigators are checking the fraudulent phone number, IP addresses, call records and transaction trails to identify the culprits. Download the TOI App.