Akanksha Thakral, a social media influencer, recently lost ₹1,10,000 in an online scam. She received a phone call from someone pretending to be an Axis Bank official. The caller told her that her Know Your Customer (KYC) details were incomplete and needed to be updated.

She was then sent a WhatsApp link that led to a fake Axis Bank KYC page. Without knowing it was a scam, she entered her details on the page.

Money stolen within minutes

Within 10 minutes, Akanksha got a notification that ₹50,000 had been withdrawn from her account. Shocked and scared, she tried to log out of all her UPI apps, but it was too late. Soon after, more money was taken, leaving her with only ₹800, which she quickly transferred to another account.

Later, she realized that clicking on the fraudulent KYC link had installed a message spoofing app on her phone. This app allowed the scammer to access her financial information.

Police response and public reactions

Akanksha was frustrated by the lack of help from the police and cybercrime officials. She shared that they dismissed her case, questioning how an educated person could fall for such a scam.In her social media post, she warned othersabout the same.

"I lost money, but the worst part was feeling like someone was tracking my phone. I rebooted it, but that creepy feeling stayed. The police didn’t help. They just said, 'These scams happen every day.' Please, never click on any unknown link. Message spoofing is real."

Her video quickly went viral, and many people shared their thoughts. Some urged others to stay safe, while others suggested reducing payment limits as a precaution. Some even criticized cybercrime authorities, saying their inaction allows scammers to continue operating.

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