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New Indian Express
a day ago
- New Indian Express
3 held for duping people by posing as Delhi Jal Board officials
NEW DELHI: Three Jharkhand-based men were arrested for allegedly duping people by impersonating themselves as representatives of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB). They made victims install a fake mobile application and later siphoned off money after obtaining their banking credentials, police said on Monday. According to police, a person received a message on May 12 from someone claiming to be a DJB official, stating that his water service would be disconnected due to a pending meter reading update. He was asked to contact one Devesh Joshi. The complainant called the number and was told that his water connection would be disconnected unless the meter reading was updated. He was then asked to install a DJB app. Trusting the caller, he installed the app and entered his name, mobile number, and KNO number. He was asked to make a payment of Rs 12. When he entered his internet banking credentials, the payment failed, but Rs 38,161 was later debited in multiple transactions. 'Following investigation and raids in different area, three accused—Ravi Mandal, Ramesh Kumar Mandal and Mahendra Kumar Mandal (27)—were arrested,' DCP (southwest) Surendra Choudhary said.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
3 arrested for posing as DJB officials and duping victims through fake app
New Delhi: Three men from Jharkhand have been arrested for impersonating Delhi Jal Board officials and defrauding people by threatening to disconnect their water supply. The accused—Ravi Mandal, Ramesh Kumar Mandal and Mahendra Kumar Mandal—allegedly tricked victims into downloading a malicious app to steal their banking credentials. According to police, the scam came to light after a resident of RK Puram received a message on May 12, stating: "Dear Customer, your Delhi Jal Board connection will be disconnected tonight at 8.30pm. Previous month meter reading was not updated. Please contact DJB." The message included a phone number. When the victim called the number, the person on the other end reiterated the claim and instructed him to download a DJB app to resolve the issue. Trusting the caller, the victim installed the app and entered personal details, including internet banking credentials, to make a nominal payment of Rs 12. Although the payment failed, the victim soon discovered that Rs 38,161 had been fraudulently withdrawn from his account through multiple unauthorised transactions. Investigators later confirmed that the so-called DJB app was actually a malicious APK file designed to steal sensitive data. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Conheça o Alarme com Sirene que afasta os Ladrões com 40% Off Verisure Saiba Mais Undo The accused used this method to target multiple victims, sending fake messages about unpaid water bills and following up with calls to pressure them into installing the app and making small payments. DCP (Southwest) Surendra Choudhary said the suspects were nabbed after a seven-day operation conducted across Dhanbad, Durgapur, Jamtara, Deogarh and surrounding areas. Police recovered 13 mobile phones and one tablet used in the crime. Authorities have warned citizens to avoid clicking on unknown links or downloading apps from unofficial sources and to verify any claims related to government utilities. MSID:: 121547840 413 | -2128839596 83
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Three Arrested for Creating Fake Delhi Jal Board App to Steal Money
NEW DELHI: Three men were arrested for posing as (DJB) officials and duping people. They threatened victims, claiming their water connections would be disconnected, and sent APK files to download. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Once the victims transferred Rs 12, the accused gained control of their bank accounts and stole money. The accused were identified as Ravi Mandal, Ramesh Kumar Mandal, and Mahendra Kumar Mandal, all residents of Jharkhand. According to the police, on May 12, a resident of RK Puram received a message on his mobile phone from someone posing as an official of the DJB. The message stated: 'Dear Customer, your Delhi Jal Board connection will be disconnected tonight at 8.30 PM. Previous month meter reading was not updated. Please contact DJB.' A contact number was also provided. When the complainant called the number, the person reiterated that his meter reading wasn't updated and that his water connection would be disconnected. He was then instructed to install a DJB app to resolve the issue. Believing the caller, the complainant downloaded the app, which appeared to be legitimate. The caller then guided him to enter his personal details. He was also asked to make a nominal payment of Rs 12. After entering his internet banking credentials to initiate the payment, the transaction failed. Soon after, the complainant discovered that Rs 38,161 was fraudulently withdrawn from his bank account through multiple unauthorized transactions. Investigations later revealed that the app was a malicious APK file designed to steal sensitive information under the guise of being an official DJB application. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now DCP (Southwest) Surendra Choudhary said that a seven-day operation was conducted in Dhanbad, Durgapur, Jamtara, Deogarh, and nearby areas, during which the accused were apprehended. A total of 13 mobile phones and one tablet were recovered from their possession. The accused defrauded victims by sending fake messages about pending Delhi Jal Board bills, claiming that water services would be disconnected. They followed up with a phone call, sent a fraudulent app link, and instructed victims to make a small payment, typically Rs 12, to settle the bill. Once victims entered their banking details, large sums of money were siphoned off from their accounts.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
3 men arrested for posing as Delhi Jal Board officials and duping victims through fake app
Representative Image NEW DELHI: Three men were arrested for posing as Delhi Jal Board (DJB) officials and duping people. They threatened victims, claiming their water connections would be disconnected, and sent APK files to download. Once the victims transferred Rs 12, the accused gained control of their bank accounts and stole money. The accused were identified as Ravi Mandal, Ramesh Kumar Mandal, and Mahendra Kumar Mandal, all residents of Jharkhand. According to the police, on May 12, a resident of RK Puram received a message on his mobile phone from someone posing as an official of the DJB. The message stated: 'Dear Customer, your Delhi Jal Board connection will be disconnected tonight at 8.30 PM. Previous month meter reading was not updated. Please contact DJB.' A contact number was also provided. When the complainant called the number, the person reiterated that his meter reading wasn't updated and that his water connection would be disconnected. He was then instructed to install a DJB app to resolve the issue. Believing the caller, the complainant downloaded the app, which appeared to be legitimate. The caller then guided him to enter his personal details. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Neuropathie & Zenuwpijn? Doe dit voor snelle verlichting (Bekijk nu!) NerveSerenity Undo He was also asked to make a nominal payment of Rs 12. After entering his internet banking credentials to initiate the payment, the transaction failed. Soon after, the complainant discovered that Rs 38,161 was fraudulently withdrawn from his bank account through multiple unauthorized transactions. Investigations later revealed that the app was a malicious APK file designed to steal sensitive information under the guise of being an official DJB application. DCP (Southwest) Surendra Choudhary said that a seven-day operation was conducted in Dhanbad, Durgapur, Jamtara, Deogarh, and nearby areas, during which the accused were apprehended. A total of 13 mobile phones and one tablet were recovered from their possession. The accused defrauded victims by sending fake messages about pending Delhi Jal Board bills, claiming that water services would be disconnected. They followed up with a phone call, sent a fraudulent app link, and instructed victims to make a small payment, typically Rs 12, to settle the bill. Once victims entered their banking details, large sums of money were siphoned off from their accounts.
