Navi Mumbai Woman Loses ₹98,000 in ₹10 Online Fraud During Appliance Repair
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News18•10-01-2026, 12:29
Navi Mumbai Woman Loses ₹98,000 in ₹10 Online Fraud During Appliance Repair
- •A Navi Mumbai housewife, Anita Tukaram Tambe, lost ₹98,000 to cyber fraudsters in Khar West.
- •The fraud began when she sought repair for her Kenstar induction cooktop and called a helpline.
- •A fraudster, posing as a company representative, asked her to pay ₹10 online for 'registration'.
- •The accused guided her to change mobile settings and grant permissions, gaining access to her bank account.
- •Within minutes, ₹98,000 was debited from her account, leading to a police complaint at Khar Police Station.
Why It Matters: Beware of online payment requests for small amounts, as they can be a trap for larger frauds.
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