Sangvi: A woman in Pimple Gurav fell victim to a fraudulent scheme when she received a message requesting her to update her PAN card, ultimately leading to the loss of Rs 3.98 lakhs from her bank account. This incident occurred on the night of October 5 through online means, highlighting the importance of vigilance in online interactions.
The 20-year-old woman promptly reported the incident to the Sangvi police station, resulting in the registration of a case against the individual linked to the mobile number 9441490201.
According to the police, the complainant received a seemingly innocuous message while at home, instructing her to update her PAN card. Upon opening the message, she was directed to a webpage that closely resembled Axis Bank’s homepage. The message then requested her PAN card and Aadhaar card numbers, which she unwittingly provided.
Subsequently, after submitting the requested information, she received a message claiming that her details had not been successfully updated. To her shock, a total of Rs 3,98,933 was withdrawn from her bank account in two unauthorized transactions.
The Sangvi police have launched an investigation into the matter, emphasizing the need for public awareness and caution when responding to unsolicited messages and requests for personal information.
