Ganderbal, June 01: The Cyber Cell in Ganderbal has successfully resolved an online money scam, resulting in the recovery of 16 smartphones worth lakhs and the restoration of several hacked social media accounts, according to police reports.
In an official statement, the Cyber Cell announced that they have placed a hold on Rs. 6,20,000 and refunded Rs. 39,900 to a victim’s account.
“In order to extend services to the general public and address their grievances, Cyber Cell Ganderbal has been receiving applications and reports from the public regarding various online money scams and missing cell phones through the online Cyber Crime Portal and offline modes since its establishment on February 21, 2024,” the statement said.
Under the direction of SSP Ganderbal Sandeep Gupta, the dedicated police team of Cyber Cell Ganderbal has been tackling cyber-crimes comprehensively, assisting people with financial and social media frauds. The team has not only solved a large online money scam but has also placed a hold on Rs. 6,20,000 and refunded Rs. 39,900 to a victim’s account. Additionally, the team has recovered 16 missing or lost smartphones worth lakhs and restored six hacked social media accounts, including Facebook and WhatsApp.
The unit comprises executive police officials and telecom officials who are well-trained in dealing with various financial frauds, such as KYC update fraud, OLX fraud, pending electricity bill fraud, investment-related fraud, and fake loan app fraud, as well as social media blackmailing.
J&K Police District Ganderbal urges the general public to refrain from sharing bank details, account details, OTPs, and other personal information with anyone to stay alert and vigilant against such scams.
For any assistance or to report cyber crimes, the public can contact the Cyber Cell through the designated online and offline channels.