The Cuncolim police have registered an FIR against an unknown person for allegedly impersonating a courier agent and cheating a local resident of ₹98,000 in an online fraud.
According to the police, the complainant was tricked into depositing ₹5 as a delivery confirmation fee, supposedly for a courier package. Shortly after entering the details on the fraudulent link, the victim’s bank account was siphoned off in multiple unauthorized transactions, amounting to nearly one lakh rupees.
Authorities suspect the scam involved phishing tactics, where fraudsters pose as legitimate delivery personnel to gain access to sensitive financial information. The victim lodged a complaint as soon as the transactions were noticed.
Police have launched an investigation and are working with cybercrime experts to trace the IP address, phone numbers, and digital trail of the accused. The FIR has been registered under sections related to cheating and impersonation of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act.
Officials have once again urged the public to exercise caution while making online payments or sharing personal banking details, especially when prompted by unknown links or calls.
The case highlights the increasing prevalence of digital frauds and courier-related scams in the state, prompting calls for heightened public awareness and tighter cyber vigilance.