Scam Alert: A message sent to the accountant by becoming 'boss', transferred Rs 2 crore, the company owner returned the money like this

Hyderabad – The account officer of a company in Hyderabad received a fake message on WhatsApp, which was asked to transfer ₹ 1.95 crore by calling himself the chairman and managing director of the company (MD). The officer sent the money without any doubt, but when the real MD got information from the bank, this cheating was revealed. After this, the company lodged a complaint in the cybercrime cell and the police immediately took action and recovered the entire money.

Description of the event: The message sent on WhatsApp said, “Transfer ₹ 1.95 crore to this account, this is for advance payment of a new project.” The profile picture, name and language of the sender looked similar to the real MD, which made no doubt to the account officer and transferred the money immediately. But shortly thereafter, the real MD received information about this transaction from the bank and the matter was opened.

Action of Cybercrime Cell: As soon as the MD came to know about fake transactions, he contacted the account officer and the matter was clear. The company immediately lodged a complaint on the National Cyber ​​Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP). After this, Telangana Cyber ​​Security Bureau, Bank and Company officials together worked fast. The biggest relief was that the thugs did not withdraw money. The cybercrime cell took quick action and recovered the entire amount of ₹ 1.95 crore.

Caution and suggestions: Telangana Police and Cybercrime Department have warned people that:

• Do not make payment requests coming through WhatsApp, email or phone calls without confirmation.
• Check from the company's official channel before the big transaction.
• If there is doubt, call the 1930 helpline immediately or www.cybercrime.gov.in File a complaint on.

This incident also makes it clear how important vigilance towards cyber fraud, especially on platforms like WhatsApp.