Ahmedabad Cyber Fraud: Six People Duped Through Six Different Tricks, ₹26 Lakh+ Lost
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Cyber fraudsters have allegedly targeted six people across Ahmedabad using different modus operandi to steal money and gain access to digital accounts. From fake Google Pay messages and gas-bill warnings to APK files, screen sharing and Instagram investment reels, the fraudsters used different pretexts to gain the victims’ trust.
Fake Cricket Ground Payment Message Used to Steal ₹55,000
Chandniben Patel, a resident of Haridwar Bungalows in Thaltej, told police that her father rents out a cricket ground in Hebatpur.
A few days ago, she received a call from an unknown number. The caller claimed that her father had asked him to pay the ground’s rent through her bank account. He allegedly sent a message showing a ₹10,000 payment, which convinced Chandniben that the transaction was genuine.
The caller later contacted her again, claiming that he needed to transfer money to his brother in hospital but was unable to make the payment from his own account. He told her that he would send ₹90,000 to her account.
Trusting the message, Chandniben transferred a total of ₹55,000. When the promised payment did not materialise and the caller stopped responding, she checked the transaction and realised that the earlier Google Pay message had been fabricated.
Fake Adani Gas Warning Leads to ₹1.63 Lakh Fraud
Mayurbhai Shah, a resident of Pushkar-7 Apartment in Ambawadi, received a message purportedly from Adani Gas stating that his bill had not been updated and his gas connection would be disconnected at 9:30 pm.
Mayurbhai called the number mentioned in the message. The person who answered allegedly said a payment link would be sent to clear the bill and obtained his debit card details.
The fraudster subsequently siphoned off ₹1.63 lakh from his bank account.
Doctor Loses Access to BGMI Account After Screen Sharing
Dr Jignesh Nayak, a resident of J.V. Park Society in Ranip, was playing BGMI on his mobile phone when he received a call from an unknown number.
The caller allegedly told him that he was a good player and had a valuable gaming ID. He then offered to add points to the account and asked Jignesh to share his screen.
After Jignesh agreed, his phone suddenly switched off. When he turned it back on, he discovered that his BGMI ID and password had been changed.
Blinkit Refund Scam: APK File Used to Withdraw ₹75,000
Darshikaben Makwana, a nurse living in Thaltej, reportedly searched Google for a Blinkit helpline after not receiving a product she had ordered and wanting a refund.
She called a mobile number that appeared in the search results. The person allegedly offered to process her refund and sent her an APK file.
After she installed/used the file, ₹75,000 was withdrawn from her bank account without an OTP, according to her complaint.
Bank Details Misused to Commit ₹4.70 Lakh Fraud
Sureshbhai Khatwani, a resident of Sargam Flats in the Satellite-Jodhpur area, reported that someone obtained his bank-related information.
Using his ID and password, the accused allegedly carried out transactions resulting in a ₹4.70 lakh fraud.
Instagram Trading Reel Leads to ₹20 Lakh Investment Scam
Harshadbhai Patel, a resident of Akash Ganga Bungalows in Naroda, came across an Instagram Reel promising returns on investments.
After contacting the people behind the promotion, they allegedly promised him profits in US dollars through trading.
Believing the claims, Harshadbhai transferred money to them on several occasions. The fraudsters allegedly collected a total of ₹20 lakh from him.
The Cyber Crime Cell has started investigating the case.
Six Frauds, Six Different Modus Operandi
The six complaints highlight how cybercriminals are constantly changing their methods. The victims were targeted through fake Google Pay payment messages, gas-bill warnings, screen sharing, APK files, stolen banking credentials and social-media investment schemes.
The cases also highlight that cyber fraud is no longer limited to OTP-based scams. Fraudsters are increasingly using social engineering, malicious files and fake customer-care numbers to gain access to victims’ money and digital accounts.
