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Keep your Bank account Safe: Fraudsters sent fake email and call to SBI and withdrew Rs 53 lakhs

Cybercriminals recently targeted the State Bank of India branch in Shaheed Udham Singh Nagar. They sent an email to the bank, pretending to be associated with Lovley Autoz, and managed to withdraw around ₹53.73 lakhs from the account. Bank Manager Shilpi Rani has filed police FIR.
Here’s how the scam unfolded:
- Email Deception: The cybercriminals sent an email to the bank, posing as Lovley Autoz. In the email, they likely requested unauthorized transactions or provided false information to manipulate the bank.
- Phone Call Impersonation: Following the email, the scammer made a phone call to the bank manager. During the call, the individual claimed to be Amit Mittal, an account holder. Later in the conversation, the caller identified themselves as Narender Mittal, stating that they were the brother of the supposed account holder.
- False Identity: The scammer used these false identities to deceive the bank staff, creating a scenario where they appeared to be a legitimate account holder and family member.
- Unauthorized Withdrawals: Armed with this deceptive information, the cybercriminal successfully withdrew a substantial amount, approximately ₹53.73 lakhs, from Lovley Autoz’s account. The withdrawals were made from various current accounts linked to the business.
- Discovery and Complaint: Once the bank manager realized the deception, she promptly reported the incident to the police. A complaint was filed, and the police have registered a case of fraud against the unknown perpetrator.
It’s crucial for banks and individuals to stay vigilant against such scams. Always verify the identity of individuals requesting financial transactions, especially in response to emails or phone calls. In this case, the fraud was discovered, and law enforcement is actively investigating the matter.