Actress and politician Nagma Morarji recently became a victim of cyber fraud. She received a message on her phone, which appeared to be from a bank, and upon clicking the link, she was defrauded of one lakh rupees. Unfortunately, Nagma is not alone in this ordeal, as nearly 80 other people have also fallen prey to similar fraud in recent days. The majority of these individuals are customers of the same private bank.

Nagma, She made her debut in the Hindi film industry with the movie Baaghi in 1990 opposite Salman Khan which became one of the top grossing films of the year. She is best known for her roles in films such as Gharana Mogudu, King Uncle, Suhaag, Kadhalan, Baashha and Lal Baadshah. Apart from Hindi, Nagma has acted in several other regional languages including Telugu, Tamil, Bhojpuri, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, Punjabi, Marathi, Mandarin and Cantonese films.

Nagma revealed that the message she received was not from a private number, but from a number that seemed to be affiliated with the bank. After clicking the link, she received a call from someone who claimed to be a bank employee and offered to assist her with her Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements. The fraudster was able to gain remote access to her phone and proceeded to create a beneficiary account on her internet banking platform. They then transferred one lakh rupees to a nationalized bank, while Nagma received several OTPs, indicating that the fraudster had attempted to transfer the money multiple times before succeeding.

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Fortunately, Nagma did not lose a significant amount of money, but the experience was undoubtedly distressing. In recent days, there have been similar incidents of cyber fraud in Mumbai, affecting numerous individuals. Actress Shweta Menon was also defrauded of Rs 57,636 in a similar scam before Nagma. Menon filed a complaint with the police, prompting the Mumbai Police to issue an advisory urging people not to divulge personal information related to their accounts and to refrain from clicking on unknown links.

Cyber fraud is becoming increasingly common in today’s world, with many fraudsters targeting unsuspecting individuals through their phones or computers. Cybercriminals often use social engineering tactics to trick individuals into divulging personal information or clicking on links that can compromise their devices. These fraudulent activities can cause significant financial losses and emotional distress for the victims.

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To prevent falling prey to such fraud, individuals should be cautious while browsing the internet or using their phones. It is essential to avoid clicking on unknown links, downloading unverified applications, or responding to unsolicited messages or calls. One should also use strong and unique passwords for their accounts, enable two-factor authentication, and regularly update their devices and software to stay protected against cyber threats.

In case of falling prey to cyber fraud, victims must report the incident to the authorities immediately. They should also contact their bank and change their passwords and PINs to secure their accounts. One can also install anti-malware software on their devices to prevent cyber threats. Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility, and it is essential to take appropriate measures to protect oneself and one’s data from malicious actors in the digital world.

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Nagma’s experience serves as a cautionary tale for all of us to be vigilant and careful while using technology. Cyber fraud is a real threat, and it can happen to anyone, regardless of their profession or social status. By adopting safe and secure practices, we can protect ourselves and our data from malicious actors and enjoy the benefits of technology without worrying about cyber threats.