iPhone 14 Scam: Cybercriminals are using virtual numbers with the +92 country code, which is frequently linked with Pakistan, to conduct fraudulent activities. This is a worrying trend that India has recently noticed. Scammers have recently started defrauding people by luring unwary people into falling for their traps by utilising phrases like “Bhai will call from Dubai.”Under the guise of obtaining discounted goods from Dubai, the con artists make alluring promises to potential victims, such a brand-new iPhone 14. The victims are unaware that accepting the alluring offer will have serious repercussions.
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Virag Doshi, a 24-year-old businessman from Dhandhuka in the Ahmedabad district, is one of the recent victims of this virtual number scam, according to a report. Doshi got a message on his Instagram account on April 18. “Congratulations!” From Bade Bhai and Chhote Bhai, you have won a free iPhone 14. Just send Rs 3,000 as a modest charge. Pay via UPI on the specified phone.
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The following day, Doshi got a call from a phone number with the country code +92. The caller identified himself as ‘Bade Bhai’ from Dubai and promised Doshi that his iPhone 14 and a watch were packed and prepared for delivery at Surat airport. Doshi eagerly anticipated receiving his precious things.
The next day, ‘Sanjay Sharma’ called Doshi and pretended to be in charge of sending the package. Sharma, who is fluent in Gujarati, sought an extra Rs 8,000 for the delivery. Doshi obliged and paid the cash because he believed the con artists. To his disappointment, he never got the watch or iPhone he was promised. When Doshi realised that he had been the victim of a cunning scheme, he examined his bank account and saw that between April 18 and May 7, an astounding Rs 6.76 lakh had been debited. He had no idea that the scammers had drained his bank account.
These 3 apps may help you
The first one is the Fraud Alert by CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team), the second one is the mSafe by National Cyber Security Awareness Programme (NCSAP) and the third one is Anti-Phishing App by Google. By giving information on cyber security dangers and self-defense advice, these apps assist you in staying secure online. If you are being harassed online, you can press the panic button on it to notify the authorities.
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