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Crime
Jharkhand Man's ATM Card Stolen After Tampering; Scammers Caught Red-Handed
✍️ India Today
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 08:37 AM
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Scammers tampered with an ATM to steal a Jharkhand man's card and were caught spending his money.
A fraud case has come to light in Jharkhand where scammers manipulated an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) to steal a resident's bank card. The perpetrators allegedly tampered with the machine to gain unauthorized access to the victim's financial details.
Following the theft, the scammers attempted to use the stolen card to withdraw or spend the victim's money. Their illicit activities were detected, leading to their apprehension by the authorities.
The incident highlights the growing risks associated with ATM tampering and card skimming in the state. Local law enforcement has taken custody of the suspects to investigate the extent of the fraud and recover any misappropriated funds.
This case serves as a reminder for citizens to remain vigilant about their banking transactions and to report any suspicious activity at ATMs immediately to the concerned bank or police authorities.
Following the theft, the scammers attempted to use the stolen card to withdraw or spend the victim's money. Their illicit activities were detected, leading to their apprehension by the authorities.
The incident highlights the growing risks associated with ATM tampering and card skimming in the state. Local law enforcement has taken custody of the suspects to investigate the extent of the fraud and recover any misappropriated funds.
This case serves as a reminder for citizens to remain vigilant about their banking transactions and to report any suspicious activity at ATMs immediately to the concerned bank or police authorities.