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Fake RTO challan WhatsApp messages scam Tiruchy residents of Rs 1.6 crore
Fake RTO challan WhatsApp messages scam Tiruchy residents of Rs 1.6 crore
Tiruchy residents have lost an estimated Rs 1.2 crore to Rs 1.6 crore since January in a scam involving fake RTO challan messages sent via WhatsApp, police say. The Tiruchy City Cyber…
The Story in Brief
Tiruchy residents have lost an estimated Rs 1.2 crore to Rs 1.6 crore since January in a scam involving fake RTO challan messages sent via WhatsApp, police say. The Tiruchy City Cyber Crime Wing has received 185 complaints, with monthly losses of Rs 15 lakh to Rs 20 lakh. Only 20% to 30% of the money is recovered, mainly when victims report immediately. No arrests have been made. In one case, a man lost Rs 1 lakh after clicking a link. Police advise verifying challans through official government channels and not clicking links on WhatsApp.
The Indian Opinion
The fake RTO challan scam is not new, but its scale in Tiruchy is alarming. Fraudsters exploit the public's trust in official messages. The police's 150 awareness programmes suggest effort, but the 20-30% recovery rate shows that prevention is key. With no arrests yet, the question is: will the cyber crime wing trace the source of these malicious APK files before more victims lose their savings?
Source: newindianexpress.com
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