Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Driver in Junagadh Loses ₹2.38 Lakh to Credit Card Scam
A driver got a call from someone pretending to be from a bank, who said he could get extra reward points.
The caller tricked the driver into downloading a fake app and entering his credit card info.
Then, the scammer used the card to buy expensive things.
The bank representative assured a refund, but this never occurred.
Always protect your card details and be wary of calls asking for private information.
A forest department driver in Manavadar, Junagadh, was defrauded of ₹2.38 lakh.
The driver was lured by a scammer promising reward points.
The scammer prompted the driver to download a fake app and enter card details.
Unauthorized transactions were made for high-end mobile phones and delivery services.
The promised refund for the fraudulent charges never materialized.
- Who
- A forest department driver and a scammer posing as a bank representative.
- What
- A credit card scam where a driver lost ₹2.38 lakh.
- When
- February 12th, though the exact timeframe of the transactions isn't specified.
- Where
- Manavadar, Junagadh.
- Why
- The scammer aimed to steal money by obtaining credit card details through deception.
- Victim's Profession
- Forest Department Driver
- Victim Location
- Manavadar, Junagadh
- Loss Amount
- ₹2.38 lakh
- Modus Operandi
- Credit card scam via fake app
- Scam Trigger
- Reward Points Promise
Sources
ICICI reward points scam costs driver ₹2.38 lakh; here’s how to stay safe from credit card fraud
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Beware Of ICICI Reward Points Scam, Driver Cheated Of ₹2.38 Lakh