Fake parivahan app: The Kochi Cybercrime Police of Kerala has arrested a thug gang from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, busting a large online fraud. This gang is fake to people across the country Parivahan Was cheating through the mobile app. The police confirmed the scam on Sunday.

How was it cheated online?

Gang fake on WhatsApp APK Used to send files. It was written in these messages that the invoices are pending on your vehicle and download the app from the link given to repay it. But this app was fake, which used to steal personal and banking information from the user’s mobile as soon as it was installed.

Mastermind turned out to be minor

The police investigation revealed a shocking reveal that there was a 16 -year -old boy technical to the scam. He developed this app at the behest of a gang member. The gang used to collect vehicles information with the help of Telegram bots and then fraud messages were sent to the respective numbers.

Fraud of ₹ 85,000 from a person from Kerala

The case came to light when a citizen of Ernakulam district lodged a complaint on the National Cyber Reporting Platform (NCRP). The victim reported that he had a loss of ₹ 85,000.

What did the police get from evidence?

In the investigation, more than 2700 vehicle owners’ information was recovered from the mobiles of the accused, who belonged to states like Kerala, Karnataka, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. The gang was arrested on the basis of concrete digital evidence.

How to avoid such online fraud?

• Do not click on the link from WhatsApp or SMS.
• Install the app only from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
• Restart the phone regularly.
• If any suspected transaction is seen, inform the bank immediately.
• Cyber fraud complaint www.cybercrime.gov.in Do it.
• Helpline can call number 1930.
• Complaints can also be filed and track from Sacharsathi portal.
• Beware of the call/message that came as a bank officer, only contact the official website or helpline.