Muzaffarpur Man Loses ₹2.87 Lakh in Cyber Scam While Booking Online Doctor Appointment

In a shocking case of cyber fraud, Amresh Kumar from Majhauliya Khetal, Muzaffarpur, fell victim to cybercriminals while trying to book an appointment with a doctor online. Amresh was duped of ₹2.87 lakh after clicking on a suspicious link sent via WhatsApp.

How the Scam Unfolded

Amresh, while searching for the contact details of a reputed doctor on Atardah Road, came across a mobile number online. When he called the number, he was instructed to fill in the patient’s details through a WhatsApp link and make a nominal payment of ₹10 to confirm the booking.

However, after completing the payment, Amresh became suspicious of the unusually low consultation fee. He promptly blocked the number, but by then, cybercriminals had accessed his account. A barrage of withdrawal notifications flooded his phone, and before he could secure his account, ₹2.87 lakh had already been siphoned off.

Amresh has since lodged complaints with the cybercrime portal and the local police station. An investigation is underway.

Another Cyber Scam: Student Duped of ₹15,000

In a separate incident, a student from the Sadpura area under Qazi Mohammadpur police station fell prey to another cyber fraud. The student, whose father works in a bank, received a call claiming to be from her father, requesting ₹15,000 to be transferred.

Fake Transactions and Manipulated Messages

The fraudster used a fake UPI ID and sent a false transaction receipt for ₹12,000, followed by another for ₹30,000, claiming an overpayment. Believing the messages to be genuine, the student transferred ₹15,000 in multiple installments. When she later checked with her father, he denied any such request. Realizing she had been scammed, the student reported the incident to the cybercrime portal and lodged a complaint with the Qazi Mohammadpur police station.

Police and Cybercrime Action

Both cases highlight the increasing threat of cyber scams and the need for vigilance while using online services. Police investigations are ongoing, and authorities have urged the public to refrain from clicking on suspicious links or sharing sensitive banking information.

These incidents serve as a stark reminder to verify online interactions and exercise caution in digital transactions.