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In the latest incident, a Delhi Police official became a target and lost over Rs 2 lakh due to a fraudulent cashback offer supposedly provided by the PhonePe app...
According to PTI reports, the Delhi Police official received a call from an unfamiliar number informing him that he had won a cashback offer from a transaction he had made on PhonePe..
Since such apps often offer cashback deals, it appeared legitimate to the unsuspecting victim.. Once the official downloaded and installed the app, the scammers gained complete control over his smartphone..
For instance, scammers have taken advantage of platforms like WhatsApp to approach people with enticing job offers and money-making schemes...
It is important to note that genuine cashback offers are available within the PhonePe app itself and do not require the use of third-party apps to claim them..
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Delhi policeman loses 2 lakh after scammers tricked him with PhonePe cashback scam, full story
12, Jun, 23The policeman alleged that he received a call from an unknown number in which the caller informed him about a cashback. To avail the money, the scammer further asked him to download the app.