Cyber Fraud Targets SSB Jawan, Nearly ₹1 Lakh Siphoned Through Fake Credit Card Link
A cyber fraud credit card scam has come to light in the Gorabazar police station area, where a jawan of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) lost nearly ₹1 lakh after falling prey to online deception. The fraud took place after an unknown caller lured him into sharing sensitive documents through a malicious link.
The victim, Amit Kumar Gupta, a resident of Chaitanya City, serves with the SSB. On December 16, he received a phone call from an unknown person who claimed to be calling regarding a credit card application.
The caller told Amit that his credit card process had been completed and that only verification remained. He assured Amit that the bank would issue the card immediately after verification.
Fake Verification Link Leads to Account Breach
To complete the so-called verification, the caller asked Amit to upload his Aadhaar and PAN card details on an online link. Shortly after the call, Amit received a link on his mobile phone.
As soon as he clicked the link to upload the documents, his phone stopped responding. The device remained hacked for nearly two to three minutes. When the phone started functioning again, Amit received alerts showing money transfers from his bank accounts.
The fraudster transferred money in two transactions from Amit’s two different bank accounts. The total amount withdrawn stood at ₹95,571. Amit had not initiated any online transaction during this time, which immediately raised suspicion.
Police said the accused used advanced phishing techniques to gain temporary access to the phone and banking apps.
Police Probe Underway, Accused Unidentified
After realising the fraud, Amit approached the police and reported the incident. Officers confirmed that the accused remains unidentified and that a detailed investigation is underway.
Cyber experts assisting the police are tracking the fraudulent link, phone number, and bank accounts used to receive the stolen money. Authorities have advised citizens, especially service personnel, to remain cautious while handling unsolicited calls related to banking services.
Police reiterated that banks never ask customers to upload documents through random links or share personal details over the phone.
Reward Points Scam Dupes Senior Citizen
In a separate cyber fraud incident, a reward points scam targeted a 58-year-old senior citizen in the Gohalpur police station area. The victim, Mukul Kesari, lives in South Milouniganj and had recently obtained a credit card from the State Bank of India.
On December 16, Mukul received a phone call from a person claiming to be a bank representative. The caller informed him that the bank would credit ₹4,000 as reward points for using the credit card.
To process the reward amount, the caller said the bank would send an OTP to Mukul’s mobile phone. Trusting the caller, Mukul shared the OTP.
Within minutes of sharing the OTP, the fraudster transferred ₹1 lakh from Mukul’s bank account to another account.
Rising Cyber Crimes Raise Alarm
Both incidents highlight the growing threat of cyber fraud, particularly involving credit cards, reward points, and fake verification processes. Fraudsters continue to exploit trust, urgency, and lack of digital awareness.
Police have urged citizens to follow basic safety measures, including never clicking unknown links, never sharing OTPs, and verifying any banking communication directly with official bank branches or helpline numbers.
Authorities have also appealed to victims of cyber fraud to report incidents immediately, as timely action can help trace funds and block fraudulent accounts.
The police investigation in both cases continues, and officials expect more details to emerge as digital trails are analysed.
