What should be a joyous occasion for new car buyers in Nagpur is being marred by fraudulent calls offering fake foreign tours and gift hampers. Cyber police have raised alarms over a growing scam targeting recently registered vehicle owners with claims that their cars have won a lucky draw.
According to officials, fraudsters inform victims that their newly purchased vehicles qualify for exclusive reward schemes. In many cases, these callers pressure owners to enroll in a membership program or pay a processing fee to claim the promised prizes.
What’s particularly troubling is the detailed information the scammers appear to have. Victims report that callers knew their full names, home addresses, car models, and even the specific dealership where the vehicle was bought. This has raised concerns of a possible data leak or unauthorized access to customer information.Several new car owners in the city have shared similar experiences, noting that calls began just days after taking delivery of their vehicles.
Though the phone numbers varied, the callers followed nearly identical scripts, repeatedly referencing the recent purchase and offering foreign travel packages or expensive gift hampers.In some instances, victims were asked to visit specific office locations to claim rewards, while others were urged to join schemes to unlock benefits.
When recipients refused to share personal details or requested that gifts be sent via courier, the calls reportedly stopped.Cyber police have clarified that no official complaints involving monetary loss have yet been filed regarding this scam. However, they stressed the seriousness of the issue due to the apparent access to confidential buyer data.
Authorities plan to engage with automobile showrooms in Nagpur to review data handling procedures and investigate any potential breaches or unauthorized sharing of customer records.Citizens are urged to stay alert and avoid responding to unsolicited prize calls.
Police advise not to disclose personal or financial information to unknown callers and to report any suspected fraud immediately by calling the national cyber crime helpline at 1930 or visiting the nearest police station.
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