Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): Fifth case of cyber fraud has been reported within 48 hours in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur, where the fraudsters attempted to dupe a principal of CM Rise School. However, the principal acted wisely and did not fall into their trap.
The principal, Bal Pandey, reportedly received a call from a Pakistan-based (+92) number. The caller posed as a police officer and claimed Pandey’s son had been arrested in a rape case.
The caller demanded immediate payment of a fine for his son to be released. However, Pandey did not panic and confirmed his son’s safety first. He then confronted the scammer.
The caller hung up and switched off the phone. Investigations confirmed that the call’s origin was from Pakistan. After the incident, police have urged citizens to stay alert.
The police have initiated investigations in all such cases. While suspects have been identified in some, others remain under investigation. ASP Suryakant Sharma has urged people to remain cautious of suspicious calls and messages.
Scammers’ strategy is to scare people
Additional Superintendent of Police, Jabalpur, Sonali Dubey said that in today’s digital era, while technology has made life easier, it has also brought new challenges. Many people fall prey to online fraud in their greed to make quick money. Cybercriminals are exploiting people through methods like digital arrest scams, sextortion, e-SIM fraud, remittance scams, fake education schemes, share trading fraud, and fraudulent links on social media platforms like Telegram and Instagram.
Keeping the rising danger of cyber fraud in mind Jabalpur has taken an initiative to spread awareness among the public.
How to Stay Safe from Cyber Crimes?
Verify Suspicious Calls: Do not respond immediately to unknown numbers or demands.
Protect Financial Information: Never share bank details, OTPs, or personal data.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication: Use extra security for your social media and banking accounts.
Avoid Clicking Unverified Links: Be cautious of email or message links.
Now take a look at the previous cyber fraud case which occurred recently in Jabalpur….
: A senior citizen, Masood Hussain, was tricked into transferring ₹53 lakh by a woman claiming to be stuck at an airport due to customs issues.
Case 1: Deepanshu Gupta: Lost ₹19.5 lakh to fraudsters promising to double his investment.
Case 2: Jogendra Pathak: A teacher was duped of ₹24 lakh by someone pretending to be a company employee offering fake investment opportunities.
: Scammers from Mumbai cheated a doctor out of ₹54 lakh by falsely promising a postgraduate seat in a Dehradun medical college.
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Case 1: Students of a Women’s College: Nearly 70 students of Mankunwar Bai Women’s College were blackmailed with obscene photos and videos.
Case 2: Nepali Chef Suicide: A Nepali chef was blackmailed using an explicit video call recording, leading to his suicide.
: Narendra Tripathi, a Gada resident, lost ₹1 lakh after scammers tricked him into swapping his SIM card.
: A 25-year-old woman from Gorakhpur was conned out of ₹98,000 via a Telegram link promising rewards for liking videos and completing tasks.
The police and administration urge citizens to report any suspicious activity promptly. By adopting cyber safety measures and staying alert, we can combat these crimes effectively.
