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Pune Man Loses Rs 3.49 Lakh After Clicking Fake Traffic Fine Payment Link
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What Happened?
A 37-year-old man from Katraj, Pune, was cheated out of Rs 3.49 lakh after clicking a link for a traffic violation fine. The incident occurred between October 16 and 26.
Key points
- Shailendra Sanjay Tilekar received a link claiming he had violated traffic rules.
- After clicking the link, multiple unauthorized transactions occurred from his phone.
- A total of Rs 3,49,989 was withdrawn from his bank account.
- An offence was registered at Bharati Vidyapeeth police station.
- The investigation is currently ongoing.
Key insights
- The case underscores the need for public awareness about online fraud.
- Victims of such scams may face significant financial losses.
- Increased vigilance is required when clicking on unknown links.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the risks of online scams targeting individuals.
Source
India Today
