Srinagar: Cyber cell of Police District Awantipora Police has successfully resolved several cases of online financial fraud, recovering a total of ₹2,45,990/-.
Multiple complaints were received involving fraudulent schemes amounting to ₹2,45,990/-. These scams involved fake investment opportunities where victims were promised high returns for additional deposits. Acting swiftly, the Cyber cell of Police District Awantipora collected evidence and necessary information from the victims. Using advanced cyber means, they managed to freeze the fraudulent transactions. An amount of ₹2,45,990/- was held and recovered and thereof it was successfully credited back to the victims.
Police in the concluding para of its above quoted statement reiterated its commitment to remain cautious against online scams, fake SMS credit messages, and installing unauthorized applications. Police remains people to remain cautious of video calls from unknown numbers and sharing personal information online.
