Bengaluru:A 50-year-old private company employee from Victoria Layout in Bengaluru lost Rs. 15 lakh to cyber fraudsters who lured him with an offer of a free upgrade from 4G to 5G network. On June 13 around 3 pm, the victim received a call from an unknown number. The caller claimed to be a representative of a major telecom company and promised to upgrade his SIM to 5G for free. Believing the offer, the victim shared his EID number.
The fraudsters immediately converted his physical SIM to an e-SIM on their own device. Soon after, his mobile network stopped working. Within just 30 minutes, the fraudsters gained full control of his mobile number and email ID, hacked into his banking details, and applied for an instant loan of Rs. 15 lakh from his bank account without his knowledge. Around Rs. 14.6 lakh was credited to his account.
The fraudsters quickly transferred Rs. 2.2 lakh to other accounts. The victim noticed the suspicious activity in time and immediately contacted his bank and the cyber crime helpline. He managed to freeze his account, preventing further loss. On June 15, he filed a formal complaint at the Central Cyber Crime Police Station. Police have registered a case under the IT Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and launched an investigation.
Gut health disorders on rise in capital city
Bengaluru:Environmental allergies and gut health disorders are emerging as major public health concerns in Bengaluru, driven by rapid urbanisation, increasing pollution levels and changing lifestyles, according to leading homeopathic physician and researcher Dr. Kushal Banerjee.
Highlighting the growing burden of allergic diseases, Dr. Banerjee said that nearly 20 to 30 per cent of Indians are estimated to suffer from allergic rhinitis, making metropolitan cities such as Bengaluru particularly vulnerable. Factors such as vehicular emissions, construction dust, pollen exposure and changing climatic conditions are contributing to the rise in respiratory and allergy-related illnesses. Studies indicate that more than half of working professionals experience symptoms of allergic rhinitis, including sneezing, nasal congestion and itchy eyes. Persistent allergies can also lead to sleep disturbances, fatigue, poor concentration and reduced workplace productivity.
‘SellRight by Spinny’ campaign
Bengaluru:Used-car platform Spinny has expanded its nationwide “God Promise” campaign to Karnataka, with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar fronting the initiative aimed at making car selling simpler, fairer and more transparent for customers across the state.
The campaign, which is being promoted through television, transit and outdoor advertising, focuses on “SellRight by Spinny,” the company’s seller-centric offering. The service promises fair price discovery, instant payments, free and quick RC transfer support and end-to-end assistance to reduce hassles in the vehicle-selling process.
According to the company, Bengaluru has been its largest market since inception and continues to play a key role in the growth of India’s organised pre-owned car sector. Spinny said the city’s preference for technology-driven and transparent transactions has significantly contributed to the evolution of the used-car market.