MUMBAI: The cyber police of the Bandra Kurla advanced have warned folks to not be victims of fraudulent advertisements for meals presents which might be posted on Fb and different social media platforms. The provide posted on-line claims, “Purchase 1 Thali get 2 Thali free in your first order” and it comes with the scammer’s contact quantity, “9883812775”.
The cyber police have already acquired a number of complaints from those that misplaced cash after clicking the hyperlink supposedly to order the order, after which submitting the checking account particulars.
These advertisements have been posted on behalf of 5 well-known eating places in Mumbai and one in Pune, as many are asking to enter to rejoice at residence on account of nightly curfew restrictions.
“The scammer targets victims utilizing well-known restaurant names.” Cyber DCP Rashmi Karandikar mentioned.
As soon as the sufferer calls, the scammer sends a hyperlink asking the caller to pay Rs 10 to order the order and fill out a type with the financial institution particulars. As soon as despatched, the cash is fraudulently transferred from the account.
The cyber police have already acquired a number of complaints from those that misplaced cash after clicking the hyperlink supposedly to order the order, after which submitting the checking account particulars.
These advertisements have been posted on behalf of 5 well-known eating places in Mumbai and one in Pune, as many are asking to enter to rejoice at residence on account of nightly curfew restrictions.
“The scammer targets victims utilizing well-known restaurant names.” Cyber DCP Rashmi Karandikar mentioned.
As soon as the sufferer calls, the scammer sends a hyperlink asking the caller to pay Rs 10 to order the order and fill out a type with the financial institution particulars. As soon as despatched, the cash is fraudulently transferred from the account.
