Mahibul Ahmed Talukdar of Dolu cheated of Rs 1.5 lakh in the name of APDCL electricity bill.

Mahidul Ahmed Talukdar, a poultry farm owner in Dolu village, Barakhlar, fell victim to a fraud scheme in which hackers posed as employees of APDCL and convinced him to recharge his electricity bill online.

 Over the course of a phone call, the fraudsters managed to steal 1.5 lakh rupees from his two bank accounts. Talukdar, realizing he had been scammed, reported the incident to the Barakhla police station and filed a complaint against the hackers, urging the authorities to take swift action in catching and punishing them.

The fraudsters used tactics to trick Talukdar into providing his bank account information under the premise of avoiding a disconnection of his electricity supply. Talukdar, being misled by their claims, unwittingly gave out his bank account details which were then used to withdraw significant sums of money from both accounts.

This incident highlights the importance of vigilance and caution when dealing with online transactions and responding to unsolicited communications requesting personal or financial information.

Talukdar emphasized the need for awareness among electricity consumers in the region to prevent falling victim to similar fraud schemes. He urged the police administration to swiftly investigate the matter, apprehend the fraudsters responsible, and recover the hacked funds. By sharing his experience and raising awareness through the media, Talukdar hopes to prevent others from experiencing the same financial loss and exploitation at the hands of fraudulent individuals.