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Kalaburagi : A resident of New Raghavendra Colony was allegedly cheated of Rs 1,04,000 by a fraudster posing as an internet customer care representative and offering to remotely increase his home internet speed.
He alleged that Rs 25,000, Rs 99,000 and Rs 5,000 had been transferred from three accounts. The complaint stated that the total fraudulent transfer was Rs 1,04,000. Stay updated with the latest Hubballi news.
Rudra, who had used the internet connection for two years, searched online for a customer care number after its speed declined, according to the complaint. The caller claimed he could remotely increase the speed and sent Rudra a WhatsApp link named “Customer Support (1).APK”. An “Update” notification later appeared on his phone.
He found a mobile number listed under the name Rahul and called it, requesting a technician. Rudra clicked it, shared his WhatsApp screen and followed the caller’s instructions. The caller then sought another mobile number, claiming changes were needed to improve the connection. Rudra provided his wife’s number, and the caller sent another link and issued further instructions. Rudra later checked PhonePe, which was linked to his bank accounts. Download the TOI App.
Ravi Kumar Rudra lodged a complaint with Cyber Crime police station on Wednesday, following which police registered a case and began an investigation.