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Instagram Ad Leads to Rs 98,000 Cyber Fraud
19 Aug
Summary
- A family lost Rs 98,000 after clicking an Instagram ad.
- The phone froze and became unresponsive post-click.
- Cybercriminals conducted three UPI transactions to steal funds.
A routine Instagram scroll turned into a significant financial loss for a family in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. After clicking on an advertisement on August 11, the family's mobile phone froze completely. The device remained unresponsive, preventing any immediate action by the owners. The family later discovered that Rs 98,000 had been withdrawn from their bank account through three separate UPI transactions.
Suspecting cyber fraud, the victim contacted the cybercrime helpline and reported the incident to the police on August 16. An investigation is currently underway by the cyber cell to determine how the fraudsters gained access to the bank account following the advertisement click. This event underscores the potential risks associated with online advertisements and digital transactions.
