Cyber Fraud: Man Posing as Brother-in-Law Cheats Youth of ₹40,000 in Gurugram

Gurugram – In a new modus operandi of cyber fraud, a scammer posing as a relative duped a young man of ₹40,000. The incident occurred in the Cyber Crime South Police Station area of Gurugram. The victim, Rohit Kumar, a resident of Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, lodged a complaint with the police, leading to the registration of a case and the initiation of an investigation.

Details of the Incident

Rohit Kumar, who resides in Begumpur Khataula village on rent, received a call on June 7 from a person claiming to be his brother-in-law. The caller’s voice matched that of his actual brother-in-law, adding to the deception. The caller informed Rohit that he would transfer ₹45,000 to his account and requested him to forward ₹40,000 to an acquaintance via PhonePe, promising to collect the remaining ₹5,000 later.

To gain Rohit’s trust, the fraudster first sent ₹10 and, upon confirmation, sent two messages indicating the transfer of ₹45,000. Believing the caller, Rohit transferred ₹40,000 to the given number. However, when he checked his account and saw the money was deducted, he called the number back, only to find his call disconnected. Realizing he had been scammed, Rohit reported the incident to the police, who are now investigating the case.

Modus Operandi of the Scammers

Scammers are increasingly posing as relatives to trap their victims, primarily through phone calls. They often fabricate emergency situations to elicit immediate financial assistance. Cyber fraudsters are highly cunning, often instructing victims not to disclose the situation to anyone. They skillfully manipulate individuals into revealing personal information, such as banking details, by engaging them in convincing conversations.

Police Investigation

The Gurugram police have registered a case based on Rohit’s complaint and are actively investigating the matter. Authorities are cautioning the public to be vigilant about such fraud attempts and to verify the identity of callers before making any financial transactions.

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