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Mumbai: Navy commander falls prey to online fraud con, loses Rs 1.5 lakh
Updated On: 15 October, 2022 06:38 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
On Thursday, his wife received a message from an unidentified number stating that since their electricity bill was pending, the supply will be disconnected if the amount is not paid. She forwarded the message to her husband, an official said
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An Indian Navy commander became the latest victim of the "outstanding power bill" scam and lost about Rs 1.5 lakh from his credit card to cyber fraudsters, a Mumbai Police official said on Saturday.
However, the quick thinking by the Naval officer saved him from losing another Rs 1.35 lakh as he blocked his card while the fraudster was talking to him over the phone. The amount of Rs 1.35 lakh was recovered, the official said.
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