​A 30-year-old woman from Malad, Mumbai, has fallen victim to a cyber fraud, losing ₹6.16 lakh after her email was hacked. The fraudster accessed her bank OTPs and misused her credit card. The woman reported that she had neither used her credit card for any transactions nor shared OTPs with anyone. The Malad Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the matter.

This incident highlights the growing sophistication of cyber scams and the risks of relying on search engines for critical information. It’s crucial to verify contact details from official bank or government websites, avoid sharing sensitive information over the phone, and refrain from downloading unknown apps. If you notice unauthorized transactions, contact your bank immediately to try to block or reverse them.

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