Online Scam: Elderly Man Ends Up Losing 3 Lakhs In Fake Electricity Bill Scam
In today’s digital age, online scams have become a prevalent threat, targeting individuals of all ages and backgrounds. With the rise of technology and the widespread use of the internet, cybercriminals are continuously devising new ways to exploit unsuspecting victims for financial gain.
Today’s story is based on a recent incident involving a doctor in his 70s who faced a harsh lesson.
According to reports from TOI, the 77-year-old doctor fell prey to an online scam, losing around Rs 3 lakh. The scam was perpetrated by someone pretending to be a representative of the electricity provider, who targeted the elderly doctor by claiming there were unsettled bills. Investigators suspect the involvement of an organized group behind this deceptive scheme. ( AI-Enabled Advanced Hearing Aids May Help People With Hearing Loss, Say Experts)
Threatening Message from Strange Number
The doctor shared his frightening experience, explaining that on February 23, he got a threatening message from a strange number claiming to be from BSES.
The message said his power would be cut off right away if he didn’t pay overdue bills that day. Feeling pressured, the doctor called the number given and was pushed into paying Rs 10 for what he thought was an upgrade. Then, he was told to click on a link where he accidentally gave his debit card information.
