Prayagraj: Man Loses ₹70,000 to Credit Card Scam, FIR Registered

Cybercriminals cheated a resident of Prayagraj of nearly ₹70,000 by posing as a bank employee and offering a credit card. The victim, Rajkumar Tiwari from Govindpur locality, was duped after he shared his banking details with the caller.

According to the complaint filed at Shivkuti police station, Rajkumar received a call from an unknown number. The caller introduced himself as a bank representative and convinced him to apply for a credit card, highlighting several benefits. Trusting the caller, Rajkumar provided his banking information.

Soon after, two online transactions amounting to ₹69,858 were made from his account without his knowledge. Realising he had been cheated, he approached the police and filed an FIR.

Shivkuti Police Station in-charge, Rukumpal Singh, confirmed that a case has been registered and an investigation has begun. He also urged the public to remain cautious and avoid sharing personal or banking details with unknown callers.

Police have reiterated that banks never ask customers for sensitive information over the phone and advised people to immediately report any suspicious calls.