11 months ago
Hyderabad MD Duped in Fake Purchase Order Scam
A company's boss in Hyderabad was tricked by someone pretending to be from the Air Force.
The scammer, using the name "Mr.
Kunal," requested a quote and sent a fake order to buy mulch.
The scammer then asked for money for registration and small test payments, promising refunds.
The company transferred Rs.
2.26 lakh, believing they would be refunded.
When no refund came, they realized it was a scam and reported it to the police.
The police advise people to check all orders and details carefully, especially from unknown sources, and to report any fraud immediately.
The MD received a fraudulent call from someone impersonating an Air Force Academy official.
The scammer requested a quotation and shared a fake purchase order.
The fraud involved demands for vendor registration documents and small payments with promises of refunds.
The company transferred Rs. 2.26 lakh based on false promises of refunds.
The incident was reported to the Cyber Crime Cell after the company realized it was a scam.
- Who
- MD of a Hyderabad-based company was defrauded.
- What
- The MD was duped of Rs. 2.26 lakh through a fake purchase order scam.
- Where
- The MD's company is based in Hyderabad.
- When
- The fraudulent call occurred on September 18, with the transfer of funds on September 26.
- Why
- Cybercriminals impersonated officials to deceive the company into transferring funds.
Key facts
- Victim
- Managing Director of a Hyderabad-based company
- Scam Amount
- Rs. 2.26 lakh
- Scam Type
- Fake purchase order and vendor registration fraud
- Perpetrator Impersonation
- Mr. Kunal from Air Force Academy, Dundigal
- Reported To
- Cyber Crime Cell
