Ajmer man loses ₹3.98L in OTP fraud while booking doctor appointment

Ajmer: A 72-year-old Ajmer resident was allegedly duped of Rs 3,98,500 after sharing a one-time password with a caller while trying to book a doctor’s appointment, police said.Wali Mohammad, a resident of Shalimar Colony, found a hospital number on Google and made a WhatsApp call on Oct 14. The caller said he needed to register for an appointment and sent an OTP through WhatsApp. Mohammad, believing it was part of the normal booking process, shared the OTP.The caller said Mohammad would be informed about the appointment. However, money was withdrawn from his bank account and his message service was blocked, leaving him unaware of the transaction.On Oct 18, Mohammad received a message saying his message service had been blocked. He checked his UPI account and discovered the alleged fraud. He visited his bank on Monday and lodged an FIR at the cyber police station on Tuesday.ASI Vindo Kumar is investigating the case. Police urged people not to share OTPs with anyone, warning that those seeking them could be online fraudsters.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Jaipur | Silver Rate in Jaipur | Bank Holidays in Jaipur | Public Holidays in Jaipur | Jaipur AQI | Weather in Jaipur | Petrol Price in Jaipur | Diesel Price in Jaipur | CNG Price in Jaipur | LPG Price in JaipurStay updated with the latest Jaipur news. Download the TOI App.