Scam Alert: Fraudsters are targeting credit card users with festive "packages and offers"
credit card frauds, particularly targeting women in areas like New Alipore, Netaji Nagar, and Ballygunge in south Kolkata. Fraudsters are using the pretext of Durga Puja «packages and offers» by banks to deceive victims.
In one recent incident, a woman from New Alipore received a call from fraudsters promising to increase her private bank credit card limit.
Although she initially refused to share her Aadhaar card number, the caller persisted and persuaded her to provide other card-related details. Eventually, she ended up losing Rs 68,000.
Upon receiving the complaint, the cybercrime team of the south division promptly intervened.
They traced the account where the money had been transferred and successfully halted the transaction. The victim had her entire amount, Rs 68,000, returned to her account within a couple of days.
Another incident involved a woman from the Garia-Patuli area who lost Rs 25,000 after receiving an unsolicited call from a private bank credit card unit.
The caller sent her a new credit card without her consent, leading to further losses as she attempted to return the card online.
In a third case, a 52-year-old widow residing in the Shyampukur area in north Kolkata faced a loss of Rs 1.5 lakh while attempting to cancel a credit card issued in her name by a private bank. Despite the situation, the bank has demanded that she cover the transactions made with her card, leaving her in a challenging position.
Recoveries in both of these cases are still pending.
City and state police have issued warnings to the public, urging caution when dealing with unverified websites and refraining from sharing banking details on suspicious platforms. They emphasize the need for vigilance and advise against trusting
