Mumbai doctor loses Rs 1.4 lakh in online scam while paying Rs 1,500 for samosas

How the Mumbai doctor lost money in an online scam?

According to police, the victim, a doctor at KEM hospital, and his colleagues had made plans to have an outing at Karjat. As part of their preparations, they ordered samosas to enjoy during their journey. After finding the restaurant’s phone number online, he placed an order. When he made a phone call, the person who answered requested him to pay an advance of Rs 1,500.

Post that, the doctor received a message on Whatsapp. The message contained both the confirmation of the order and the bank account number to which the money should be sent online. The doctor sent a payment of Rs 1,500, as per a report by PTI.

The person on the other end mentioned that the doctor needed to generate a transaction ID for the payment. During the process of following the instructions, the doctor initially lost Rs 28,807. Unfortunately, the losses continued and eventually amounted to a cumulative loss of Rs 1.4 lakh.

As per the police officials, a case has been filed at Bhoiwada police station based on a complaint by the victim under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act.

How to stay safe from such scams?

• It is essential to be cautious and refrain from responding to any messages that request personal or financial information.
• It is important to stay vigilant and informed about online scams.
• You must always verify the authenticity of an online outlet before placing an order.
• Avoid unwanted or uninvited callers by politely declining their calls.
• It is important to exercise caution when dealing with cold callers who request personal information or claim to provide technical support.