32-year-old Chennai man loses ₹99,000 to phishing link scam via WhatsApp leading to police investigation
Summary
A 32-year-old man from Taramani, Chennai, became a victim of a traffic challan scam after clicking on a fraudulent URL link sent via WhatsApp. The link, which appeared to be related to a traffic challan payment, led to the withdrawal of Rs 99,000 from his bank account in two transactions. The Greater Chennai Police confirmed the incident and stated that the man had filed a complaint on June 22. The South Zone cybercrime police are now investigating the case. The police warned the public about the scam, noting that it involves malware or phishing links that can steal personal data. Cybercriminals use malicious APK files to extract sensitive information, leading to identity theft and financial loss.
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