A woman has lost her life due to cyber fraud. Her bank account was being used to commit cyber fraud, and upon learning of this, she committed suicide. Let's learn how you can keep your bank account safe.
The woman's bank account was being used for cyber fraud
Many people have seen their bank accounts emptied in cyber fraud cases, but in one case, a woman has lost her life. According to reports, a woman in Thane, Maharashtra, allegedly committed suicide after her bank account was used in a cyber fraud.
According to the report, police said that officers from the Cyber Cell police station in Churu visited the woman's home on August 8. They then issued her a notice to appear for questioning in a case registered under the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act (IT Act).
The notice alleged that the woman's bank account, held at Bank of Maharashtra , had been used in online fraud. The woman's name was Devika Arumugam Pandaram.
Pandaram approached the Thane Police Commissionerate's Cyber Crime Department to investigate the matter . Police said that commissionerate officials informed her that cyber fraud cases were registered against her in several states, including Haryana, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu. The woman was deeply distressed by the incident, leading to her suicide.
How to keep yourself and your bank account safe
A case like this woman's could happen to anyone. Therefore, it's important to be informed and vigilant. Always update your bank account with the latest mobile number so you can receive an immediate alert if a transaction occurs.
Immediately report any suspicious or unknown transactions to your bank account to the branch manager. You can also lodge a complaint with the bank's customer service.
Never give access to your bank account to strangers, friends, or anyone else. Do not rent your bank account to anyone. Cyber criminals often use other people's bank accounts to commit fraud.
