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Hyderabad Man Loses ₹4.57 Lakh in Cyber Fraud
A 57-year-old man in Hyderabad wanted to see a doctor and found a number online.
He clicked on it and was sent to WhatsApp, where someone sent him an app to download.
After installing it, he noticed something was wrong and tried to delete it, but couldn't.
The next day, he found out that ₹4.57 lakh had been stolen from his bank account.
He reported it to the police.
The bad guys used the app to steal his bank details and money without him knowing.
The police are now investigating how this happened.
A 57-year-old man in Hyderabad lost ₹4.57 lakh in a cyber fraud involving a malicious APK file.
The incident occurred on January 24, 2024, when the victim tried to book a doctor's appointment online.
The victim was redirected to WhatsApp, where an unidentified person sent him an APK file titled 'Doctors_Appointment.apk'.
After installing the app, the victim noticed unauthorized transactions in his bank account the next morning.
The victim reported the incident to the National Cyber Crime Helpline (1930).
- Who
- A 57-year-old man from Hyderabad
- What
- Fell victim to cyber fraud involving a malicious APK file
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- When
- January 24, 2024, after 8 PM
- Why
- To book an appointment with a doctor online
Key facts
- Victim's Age
- 57 years
- Date of Incident
- January 24, 2024
- Total Loss
- ₹4,57,829
- Malicious APK
- Doctors_Appointment.apk
- Reporting Authority
- National Cyber Crime Helpline (1930)
Quotes
Police
Law enforcement officials
“Verification with the Technical team revealed that the accused is involved in 44 cyber fraud petitions”
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