Cyber thugs made Alok Ranjan, Former Chief Secretary, a victim of another fraud and withdrew about 383 US dollars (about 32,000 rupees) from his credit card. The fraud came to light when Alok Ranjan received the transaction message. Immediately he got his credit card blocked and lodged a report at Gomtinagar police station.
What is the whole matter?
Alok Ranjan lives in Vivekkhand. He has an SBI credit card. On July 8, at around noon, he received a phone call, in which the caller introduced himself as an employee of SBI. He said that Alok Ranjan has an outstanding amount of Rs 1 lakh 9 thousand on his credit card. During this, the caller told the wrong number of his credit card, which Alok Ranjan recognized and said that this was not his card.
Fraud of 383 US dollars
During the conversation, the caller asked Alok Ranjan to press 9 on the mobile keypad. Alok Ranjan pressed 9 as per the caller’s instructions, after which the caller advised him to contact the bank. At around 6:30 pm, Alok Ranjan received a transaction message, which informed him about the withdrawal of 383 US dollars from the account.
Complaint lodged with the police
Alok Ranjan immediately called SBI customer care complained and blocked the card. After this, he lodged an FIR with the police. He believes that cyber fraudsters have made online purchases using his credit card. Gomtinagar Kotwali Inspector Deepak Pandey said that the matter is being investigated and information is being gathered. Police say that they are investigating all possible clues to trace the cyber fraudsters.