Udupi woman loses Rs 65 lakh in cyber fraud by faux police officers
By ETF Desk
A 66‑year‑old woman from Udupi was deceived by cyber fraudsters who posed as officers of the Mumbai Police. The fraudsters tricked her into transferring a staggering Rs 65 lakh, a sum that represented a large portion of her savings.
According to reports, the scammers first contacted the victim by phone, claiming that she had been selected for a police investigation in Mumbai. They asserted that a large sum was required as a “security deposit” to facilitate her travel and related expenses. In a bid to comply, the woman transferred the money through a digital payment platform, believing the deal to be legitimate.
The loss has left the woman emotionally distressed and has highlighted the growing prevalence of cyber‑scams that target elderly citizens in Udupi and other parts of Karnataka. Authorities say that law‑enforcement agencies are investigating the incident and have urged citizens to verify official contacts before making any payments. Source: Google News – Udupi.