RBL Credit Card holder in Hyderabad duped by cyber fraudsters, total loss Rs. 1.7 lakh
Hyderabad: A 32-year-old man from Hyderabad has become the victim of cyber fraud, losing ₹1,77,580 (Rupees One Lakh Seventy-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Eighty only) from his RBL Credit Card.
According to the cybercrime police, the victim received a text message (SMS) containing a link purportedly from CP-GLACRE (the mobile number was not displayed). Believing it to be a reward notification from his RBL Credit Card, the man clicked the link and downloaded an app named “RB REWARDS.”
Unaware of the app’s malicious nature, the victim filled in all the requested information. However, upon submitting his details, he received multiple OTPs (One-Time Passwords) within minutes. Even though he did not share any OTPs, fraudulent transactions were initiated, leading to debits totaling ₹1,77,580 from his RBL Credit Card.
Cybercrime officials suspect the app contained malware that enabled the scammers to access the victim’s credit card details. The victim promptly contacted RBL Credit Card customer care and reported the fraudulent activity, leading to the blocking of his card.
Public Advisory:
• Never respond to emails, SMS, or calls asking you to update or verify KYC documents through embedded links.
• Never share confidential information like User ID, Password, Debit Card Number, PIN, CVV, or OTP with anyone, even seemingly legitimate sources.
• Immediately change your credentials if you suspect a compromise.
• Always remember that banks, financial institutions, RBI, and any genuine entity will never ask customers to share such sensitive information.
• For verification, physically visit your bank/financial institution if unsure about the legitimacy of a request.
If you fall victim to cybercrime fraud:
• Dial the national helpline number 1930 or visit the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal at www.cybercrime.gov.in.
• In case of an emergency, contact the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police Station at 8712665171 (call or WhatsApp).
