Nagpur Man Loses Rs 10 Lakh After SIM Card Is Misused in Cyber Fraud

Nagpur: A 52-year-old man from Nagpur lost Rs 10 lakh in a shocking case of cyber fraud involving his mobile SIM card. The man said he noticed that his phone had no network signal. Thinking it was a normal issue, his son used another phone’s hotspot to get internet on the affected device. Soon after, the signal returned—but what followed was unexpected.

The man received several messages about suspicious bank transactions. Alarmed, he rushed to his bank and was told that Rs 10 lakh had been withdrawn from his account through four separate transfers.

He then visited a mobile service centre to check his SIM card. There, he discovered that his SIM had been deactivated without his permission and the same number had been issued to someone else.

Police said this is part of a growing cybercrime trend where fraudsters deactivate a person’s SIM card to access their banking information. By taking control of the mobile number, the criminals can receive OTPs and carry out unauthorized transactions.

This case shows how criminals are using new tricks to cheat people and how important it is to be alert. Authorities are investigating the matter, and experts are urging telecom companies to improve their SIM verification processes. People are also advised to act quickly if their phone suddenly loses network and to secure their bank accounts and personal data.

Stay Alert:

• If your phone suddenly loses signal, check with your mobile provider immediately.

• Don’t ignore strange messages or bank alerts.

• Always keep your banking details and OTPs private.

• Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication where possible.

Cybercrime is evolving fast, and this case is a reminder to stay aware and take quick action when something feels wrong.