‘Checking if you’re fit for SIR’: Dehradun BLO duped of Rs 1.5L; callers posed as EC officials

In a shocking case of cyber fraud, a Booth Level Officer from Dehradun fell victim to swindlers masquerading as Election Commission authorities, losing ₹1.5 lakh in the process. The officer, misled by an SMS that claimed it was related to a performance review for the upcoming electoral roll updates, unwittingly shared a code.

‘Checking if you’re fit for SIR’: Dehradun BLO duped of Rs 1.5L; callers posed as EC officials
In a shocking case of cyber fraud, a Booth Level Officer from Dehradun fell victim to swindlers masquerading as Election Commission authorities, losing ₹1.5 lakh in the process. The officer, misled by an SMS that claimed it was related to a performance review for the upcoming electoral roll updates, unwittingly shared a code.