KUPWARA, Dec 14 : Cyber Cell Kupwara has successfully resolved multiple cases of online financial fraud, recovering a total of ₹1,55,208 for victims.
In July 2024, the Cyber Cell received a complaint regarding an online earning fraud in which the complainant was duped of ₹84,380. Acting swiftly, the Cyber Cell collected evidence and information from the victim. Using advanced cyber tactics, the team successfully recovered the entire amount of ₹84,380, which was credited back to the victim’s account through a court order.
Another case was reported in December 2024, involving an online financial fraud of ₹1,01,196. The victim received a fraudulent call posing as Jio customer care, asking them to recharge their SIM for ₹10. Following the recharge, the victim’s bank account was debited by ₹1,01,196. Upon receiving the complaint, the Cyber Cell collected evidence and analyzed the case. They successfully recovered ₹65,418 from a merchant where the fraudster had ordered an Apple iPhone 15, and this amount was credited back to the victim’s account.
In a separate incident, a complainant lost ₹5,430 after searching for jobs online and unknowingly sharing credentials and personal details. The fraudster, impersonating officials of a reputed company, conducted fake interviews and demanded money for registration. The Cyber Cell recovered ₹4,560, which was credited back to the victim’s account.
Another case involved a victim losing ₹850 after being contacted through a fake advertisement on Instagram. The Cyber Cell promptly acted and managed to recover ₹850, which was credited back to the victim’s account.
District Police Kupwara urges the public to remain vigilant against digital scams such as online fake trading, suspicious links, fake SMS credit messages, unauthorized apps, loan apps, fake tasks on Instagram or Telegram, fraudulent calls for SIM updates, and fake video calls. Avoid sharing personal information online and report any suspicious activities immediately to the National Cyber Crime Helpline at 1930 or visit www.cybercrime.gov.in.
