Karkala: Senior citizen duped of Rs 1 lac in ATM fraud at Ajekaru


Daijiworld Media Network - Karkala (JD)

Karkala, Sep 20: In an alarming incident, a senior citizen was robbed by two unidentified individuals who posed as helpers at an ATM in Ajekaru.

The victim, 63-year-old Henry D'Souza from Marne village, was at the Karnataka Bank ATM on the evening of September 16, 2024, around 5:45 pm. Accompanied by his wife, Mary Henry D'Souza, who holds an account with Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited, Henry sought to withdraw cash using her ATM card.

While at the ATM, the two men approached him under the pretext of providing assistance. After gaining his trust, they took possession of his ATM card and obtained his PIN. In a sly move, they swapped his card with another one and informed him that the transaction could not be completed.


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Unbeknownst to Henry, the fraudsters used the stolen card to withdraw Rs 1 lac from his wife's bank account, making 10 transactions of Rs 10,000 each at a Bank of Baroda ATM in Karkala.

A complaint has been registered at the Ajekaru Police Station, and authorities are investigating the incident.

Residents are urged to be vigilant and cautious when using ATMs, particularly when approached by strangers offering help.

 

 

  

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  • Anjappar, Murukaveri

    Sat, Sep 21 2024

    In Mangalore most of the time when one person inside the ATM kiosks another person always tries enter and peeping.

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  • Rony Menezes, Bangalore

    Sat, Sep 21 2024

    Its advisable to draw from atm at bank premises safely rather than isolated kiosks.

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  • Rita, Germany

    Sat, Sep 21 2024

    Very sad.Hope the senior citizen is not withdrawing from ATM for the first time?She should have not given the card and Pin to strangers.Some people think other helper also is like self?Fraudsters are using cap over their head by using ATM .so that noone can recognise them .Hope he will be caught and punished .

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, INDIA

    Fri, Sep 20 2024

    “First of all, one should not take help from strangers for ATM withdrawals. CCTV cameras are installed in every ATM room, so it is not difficult to catch fraudsters.”

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  • Prakash, Manipal

    Sat, Sep 21 2024

    Very true. But how much of lakh will remain is the issue... What's the point catching an empty bag?

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