Mangaluru, Nov 4: With the beginning of official cruise season at the New Mangalore Port, with the arrival of a cruise vessel at the port on Monday.
Vessel AIDAvita, with 1200 passengers and 204 crew onboard, which came from Goa and will be leaving for Kochi after sightseeing in and around Mangaluru.
Around 400 to 500 passengers onboard have opted to visit various local destinations, said New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT) Chairman A V Ramana.
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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