Former Mangaluru South MLA J R Lobo loses Rs 49k after revealing his PIN to caller

coastaldigest.com web desk

July 7, 2018

Mangaluru, Jul 7: This time a scamster has duped a politician! Congress leader and former MLA of Mangaluru City South J R Lobo is the latest victim of online bank fraud as he lost Rs 49,000 from his account.

In his complaint to Mangaluru East police station on Thursday, Lobo stated that he received a call from a scamster, who introduced himself as an employee of State Bank of India.

The caller after gaining confidence of the former MLA asked him to update his bank account and made him reveal details of his debit card including PIN and OTP.

Thereafter, the money in his account was siphoned off through three different transactions. Lobo, a former KAS officer, later filed a complaint.

Lobo came to know that he was conned only after receiving debit alerts from the bank. A complaint under Information Technology Act was registered and investigation is under process.

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He dont have common sense...! Unfit as leader

Good one. He looted from many people

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Mangaluru police issue alert over fake traffic fine payment Apps and links

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy has issued a high-alert warning to vehicle owners regarding a surge in cyber fraud targeting those looking to pay traffic violation fines. Fraudsters are reportedly exploiting recent government discount schemes on traffic penalties to deceive citizens.

The Scam: How Fraudsters Strike

Criminals are using SMS, WhatsApp, and social media to circulate suspicious links and APK files (Android application packages). They claim these apps allow users to pay e-challans at a discount.

• Device Hacking: Downloading these unauthorized apps gives hackers full access to the victim's smartphone.

• Financial Theft: Once the phone is compromised, fraudsters intercept OTPs and personal data to drain bank accounts.

• Phishing Sites: Fake websites mimicking official portals are also being used to harvest banking credentials.

Already, two residents within Mangaluru city limits have reported significant financial losses after falling victim to these fraudulent apps.

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