A 60-year-old retired man from Maharashtra's Thane district and 21 others have allegedly fallen victim to a cyber fraud involving a fake gas bill update message. According to police, the victims collectively lost more than Rs 31 lakh after cybercriminals tricked them into downloading a malicious application disguised as a utility bill update.
The incident serves as another reminder of the growing threat posed by online scams that exploit trusted brands and everyday services to steal money and sensitive banking information.
