Mumbai: Fraudsters use remote access software to cheat two of over Rs 6 lakh

Two persons in the city were cheated of over Rs 6 lakh in the past 24 hours after fraudsters gained access to their computers through remote access software, the police said.

According to the police, in one case, Amita Jamenis (38), a Borivali resident, downloaded an app on Thursday to invest in mutual funds. There was some problem with e-verification of signature and she emailed customer service. She received a call from a person who claimed to be from the app’s customer service.

The caller told her that e-verification could be completed online and asked her to download remote access software, the police said. The caller also sent her a link with a form attached. She was asked to fill details like debit card number. After she did, a series of transactions took place that led to Rs 3 lakh being withdrawn from her bank account. She then approached the police.