In a major breakthrough, the Noida Police has arrested a gang of six individuals who were involved in defrauding over 50 credit card users. The scammers, posing as bank officials, contacted victims under the false pretense that they could help increase their credit card limits for a fee. The victims were duped into providing sensitive personal details, which were then used for fraudulent transactions.
According to Manish Mishra, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP), the criminals gained the trust of their victims by using personal information they had previously obtained. They sent phishing links that led the victims to fake websites resembling actual bank portals. Once the victims accessed the fraudulent websites, they were prompted to download an app that asked for critical details like bank card numbers, expiration dates, CVV numbers, Aadhar card numbers, and email addresses.
With this stolen data, the gang made large fraudulent purchases from e-commerce websites, buying items such as mobile phones and gold coins. Their operation was cleverly designed to look like legitimate banking services, further fooling victims into believing they were dealing with trusted authorities.
The Noida Police acted swiftly after receiving a tip-off and arrested Amit Kumar (28), Ravi Kanta (45), Tej Singh (24), Vikash Jha (27), Nagendra Sharma (24), and Nawab Khan (24). They have been charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for cheating, forgery, and possession of forged documents. Additionally, the gang members are facing charges under the IT Act.
While the six men have been arrested, authorities have stated that the mastermind of the operation, known as “Mota Bhai”, is still on the run. Investigations are ongoing, and police are working to identify other individuals involved in the scam.
This case underscores the growing threat of phishing scams and cyber fraud, with scammers using sophisticated methods to steal personal and financial data. It serves as an important reminder for the public to exercise extreme caution when receiving unsolicited calls or messages, particularly those asking for banking information.