Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 14: The Cyber Cell of Jammu and Kashmir Police claimed today they have worked out four financial frauds of Rs 1.02 lakh.
A police spokesperson said that a complaint was registered regarding financial fraud of Rs 45000 wherein the complainant received a fake credit message followed by which he was asked to transfer the amount back. He did it accordingly and got the amount deducted from his bank account.
In another case, a person searching for artificial grass dealer and wholesaler online was duped of Rs 35000 by a fraudster.
Another complaint was received from a grocery shop owner who delivered some items online in lieu of the fake message of receipt of Rs 25000 payment.
A fourth complainant transferred Rs 10000 to a fraudster followed by which he lodged a written complaint with the police.
During investigation of all the cases, the Cyber Cell of the DPO Jammu succeeded in putting on hold an amount of Rs 1.02 lakh.
Further investigation in all the cases is underway.
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