Udupi Woman Stole Rs 65 Lac in Cyber Scam by Fraudsters Impersonating Mumbai Police

In a shocking case of cyber fraud, a resident of Udupi was deceived by online scammers who impersonated Mumbai police officers. The fraudsters convinced her to transfer 65 lakh rupees, claiming it was needed for a police operation.

The incident, reported to local authorities, highlights an escalating trend of sophisticated phishing attacks in Karnataka. Investigators say the scammers used official-sounding email addresses and doctored phone numbers to build trust.

Financial losses now amount to 65 lakh rupees, and the victim’s family is seeking compensation while law‑enforcement agencies urge citizens to verify any police-related requests. Source: Google News – Udupi.