Cyber Cell of J&K Police saves Rs 84,484/- in Online Financial Fraud in Kupwara

Srinagar : Police on Saturday said that in a significant achievement, the Cyber Cell of J&K Police saved Rs 84,484/- after receiving a complaint regarding online financial fraud in Kupwara.
In a statement issued from Zonal Police Headquarters Srinagar Police said that on receiving a complaint, initial investigation was taken up which revealed that the fraud was done using fake WhatsApp call. The investigation also revealed that the victim was asked to submit school fee via PhonePay, after following the directions from the fraudster.
Stating that while using cyber tactics, Cyber Cell Kupwara successfully blocked the transactions and put on hold the amount and saved this whole amount, Police in the concluding para of its above quoted statement appealed people to stay vigilant against online fake trading, avoid clicking on suspicious links, Fake SMS credit Messages, refrain from installing unauthorized Apps, avoid picking up any video call from unknown numbers and be cautious while sharing personal information online.