According to the police, the victim received a phone call from mobile number 9937293549. The caller claimed to be from the SBI Credit Card Office and told the victim that a penalty had been imposed on his card as it had not been used for a long time. The caller offered to help waive the penalty after a short video verification.
During the video call, the victim was asked to show his credit card, including the CVV number. Although he did not share any OTP, he soon received a message that Rs 1,80,000 had been debited from his card. Shockingly, this amount was far above his credit limit of Rs 50,000.
The victim immediately filed a complaint through the national cybercrime reporting portal.
Cyber Crime officials believe that the scammers may have used screen-recording or remote access tools during the call to capture the card details and make unauthorized transactions. An investigation is currently underway.
Cyber Crime Advisory Issued
In response to the incident, the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have issued a public advisory, urging citizens to be cautious and avoid sharing sensitive banking information over phone or video calls.
Key Safety Tips:
• Never share your credit/debit card number, CVV, OTP, or PIN with anyone.
• Do not display your card on video calls, even if the caller claims to be a bank official.
• Always verify such calls by contacting your bank’s official customer service.
• Report any suspicious activity immediately.
Reporting & Helpline:
• Cybercrime Portal: https://cybercrime.gov.in
• Helpline Number: 1930
• Emergency (Call/WhatsApp): 8712665171
Authorities have urged the public to stay alert and help prevent such frauds by following basic cybersecurity practices.
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Cybercrime in India
