Friday, 11 September 2026 ⚠️ Real Incident

Alert Bank Manager Helps Stop Imposter Police Scam

An 87-year-old man was tricked by fake police into transferring money before an alert bank manager stopped further losses. Police intervened to protect the rest of his savings.

What happened

An 87-year-old retired lawyer received a call from someone pretending to be a police officer. The caller falsely accused him of money laundering and threatened him with arrest. An alert bank manager noticed large money transfers and called the police, who prevented further losses.

How it worked

Scammers call victims from unknown numbers while pretending to be law enforcement officers. They accuse the victim of serious crimes and claim they are under digital arrest. They then demand bank details and instruct the victim to transfer money for verification while warning them to tell no one.

How to protect yourself

• Never transfer money to unknown bank accounts based on a phone call.
• Remember that real police officers will never demand money transfers for verification.
• Report suspicious transaction demands to your bank manager or local police immediately.

Source: The Times of India