North India Statesman
News India Live, Digital Desk: If you also search the number of bank, electricity department or any customer care on Google, then stop! Bihar Police has conducted raids in Patna and Shekhpura and exposed two such fake call centers which were defrauding people of their hard earned money by spreading their web on Google. These criminals used to put fake numbers of various services on Google Maps and search engines and as soon as someone called them, the game of fraud started.
How did this ‘Google’ gang work?
Police investigation has revealed that the modus operandi of these cyber thugs was very vicious:
Fake Listing: These criminals used to register their mobile numbers on Google in the name of bank helpline, courier service and electricity bill correction.
Inbound call: When a distressed customer would call these numbers for help, the fraudsters would call, posing as officers.
Remote Access App: In the name of help, they AnyDesk Or TeamViewer Like getting the app downloaded.
Clear account: As soon as the user installed the app, the fraudsters would get full access to their phone and within a few minutes the money would disappear from the bank account.
Police action: Huge quantity of goods recovered
Many vicious criminals have been arrested in the joint action of Patna and Sheikhpura police. During the raid they recovered:
Dozens of mobile phones and fake SIM cards.
Several laptops and diaries containing customer data.
A huge amount of cash and ATM cards have been recovered.
Shekhpura becomes new ‘Jamtara’?
According to police sources, Sheikhpura area is now emerging as a new hub of cyber crime. Sitting in the villages here, young boys are targeting people from all over the country. The police are now investigating the masterminds of these gangs and their bank links.
How to protect yourself? (Cyber Safety Tips)
official website: Never take bank or customer care numbers directly from Google search. Always visit the official website (like bank.com) to get the number.
Don’t download the app: Do not download unknown apps (especially remote access apps) on someone’s advice.
Do not share OTP: The bank never asks you for OTP or PIN over the phone.
