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The Times of India

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Bengaluru retiree falls for 5G upgrade trap, loses Rs 8 lakh

Cybercriminals are now exploiting the 5G rollout to scam citizens. A retiree lost over Rs 8.2 lakh after a fraudster, posing as a telecom executive, tricked him into a fake 5G upgrade. The scammer blocked alerts and siphoned funds via gift vouchers and digital wallets, highlighting evolving cybercrime tactics.

10 Mar 2026 2:45 pm