New Scam Alert: Gang Offers To Increase Credit Card Limit, Loots Lakhs; 6 Held In Noida – News18
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The fraudsters sent out links to victims that led to fake websites designed to look identical to actual banking portals.
Credit card scammers exploit limit increase offers.
As the use of credit cards continues to grow in the digital age, consumers are increasingly becoming targets of sophisticated fraud schemes. A recent bust by the Noida Police uncovered a network of scammers who were posing as bank officials, offering to increase credit card limits, only to steal sensitive information and defraud unsuspecting victims. Six individuals have been arrested so far, but the mastermind behind the fraudulent operation remains at large.
The scammers operated by reaching out to credit card holders, claiming to be from their banks and offering to raise their credit limits. To appear more legitimate, they already had access to the victim’s credit card details, making their offers seem authentic and increasing the likelihood that people would fall for the scam.
The fraudsters utilised a method known as phishing to trick their victims. They sent out links that led to fake websites designed to look identical to actual banking portals. These counterfeit sites were convincing enough to fool even the most cautious cardholders.
Once on these deceptive sites, the victims were prompted to download an app. This app then asked for sensitive personal information, including credit card numbers, email addresses, PAN and Aadhaar card details, credit card expiration dates, CVV numbers, and more. With this data in hand, the scammers gained full access to the victims’ accounts.
Using the information they had gathered, the criminals would then proceed to make high-value purchases, such as expensive mobile phones, gold, and silver coins, from various e-commerce platforms. The victims were unaware that their credit cards were being used for these transactions until it was too late.
The police were tipped off about the fraudulent activities, leading to the arrest of six members of the gang. However, the mastermind behind the operation, who is believed to have created the fake banking website and app, is still evading capture.
The police urged credit card holders to remain vigilant and be wary of unsolicited offers to increase credit limits. Always verify such offers directly with the bank through official communication channels, and avoid clicking on links from unknown sources.
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