31 March,2011 06:14 AM IST | | Kaumudi Gurjar
A consultant working with a private firm lost his hard earned money in a phishing attack on his bank account yesterday. Sanjay Basu, was astounded to realise that his hard earned money had vanished from his account leaving no trace. Sanjay has filed a complaint with Chatushrugi Police after he noticed thatRs 3 lakh were missing from his account.
Sanjay had an account in Canara Bank. While making a money transaction, he noticed that about Rs 3.33 lakh were transferred from his account and deposited via e-transaction in 18 different accounts in Mumbai, Kolkata, Pedur, Andhra Pradesh and Delhi, from where the money was again withdrawn at once.
The transactions took place on 24 and 25th March. Police inspector Bhimrao Tele of Chatushurngi Police station is investigating the matter. "I have asked for details of all the 18 accounts where the money was transferred and later withdrawn. Many have replied to my enquiry and rests are expected to send their replies soon," he said.
