This lockdown has given rise to online food deliveries and takeaways. Ordering food and eating it at the comfort of one’s home is now a safer option. With Bangalore ordering the most food online in India amid the lockdown, there has also been a need to stay cautious against online scams. Recently a 58-year-old woman in the city fell prey to an online scam while ordering a meal. She lost a whopping ₹50,000 to cybercrime while ordering a meal for just ₹250. Read on to know more.
Bangalore Online Food Scam Makes Woman Lose ₹50,000
In 2019, a techie from Koramangala in Bangalore lost ₹95,000 in an online scam while ordering pizza. One year later, a 58-year-old woman from Yelachenahalli in South Bangalore lost ₹50,000 to a similar online food scam. Savita Sharma first saw an Ad on Facebook offering two thalis for free on ordering just one that cost ₹250. The restaurant according to the ad was located in Sadashivanagar.
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According to The Indian Express, Savita Sharma called up the number given in the ad. She told the operator that she wished to order a meal for ₹250. The operator stated that she must pay an advance of ₹10. The person on the other side stated that she can hand over the remaining amount in cash on delivery of the food at her doorstep. The restaurant sent a link to Sharma on her phone to fill a form. While filling the form, Savita shared her debit card details and PIN number.
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In just a few moments, she received a message on her phone about ₹49,996 getting debited from her account. She immediately called the same number and realised that the cellphone number was switched off. The Indian Express reports that Savita Sharma filed a complaint with Cyber Crime, Economic Offences & Narcotics (CEN) police station. The police are currently investigating the case. Bangaloreans, you can feast on delicious thalis at Bangalore’s Ranganna Military Hotel.