
In a harrowing turn of events, an Assistant Manager at the State Bank of India in Port Blair became the unfortunate victim of a sophisticated online scam, resulting in a substantial loss of Rs. 1,44,000 (Rupees One lakh forty-four thousand only). This distressing incident unfolded when the victim received a message on WhatsApp from an unknown number claiming to be from Amazon E-commerce India.
The fraudulent message, accompanied by a link to what appeared to be a genuine Amazon product, led the victim down a treacherous path. Engaging in further conversations through Telegram and WhatsApp, the victim was manipulated into divulging his personal and bank details under the guise of completing online tasks that promised lucrative rewards.
Initially enticed by a meager sum of Rs. 900 credited to his account for successfully completing a task, the victim was then coerced into making investments to unlock greater profits. Encouraged by an initial return of Rs. 1300 on an investment of Rs. 1000, the victim found himself ensnared in a never-ending cycle of investments, fueling his hopes for substantial financial gains as dangled by the fraudsters. In a series of transactions, the victim transferred varying amounts totaling Rs. 1,44,000 to multiple account numbers provided by the scammers.
To the victim’s dismay, the promised profits and commissions failed to materialize, leaving him empty-handed and deceived. Realizing the extent of the deception, the victim promptly filed a complaint with the Cyber Crime Police Station in Port Blair, urgently seeking swift action against the perpetrators behind this heartless scam.