KOHIMA, JANUARY 28 (DIPR): The Nagaland Police have cautioned that bank fraud is on the rise in Nagaland and there are criminals who are involved in buying and selling Bank Accounts of innocent people.
A press release from the SP Crime & PRO, PHQ Kohima informed that there are also people who are opening accounts using fake/forged documents just to sell them to big time criminals (for easy money). Criminal activities using these accounts are increasing manifold. The real problem is those who have sold off their accounts to criminals are not even aware of the illegal activities being undertaken using their accounts, let alone being involved. Nevertheless, it is a crime to sell off one’s account; it is a crime to open an account using forged documents; it is a crime to buy and sell bank accounts; it is a crime if we are letting criminals use our bank accounts to further their activities.
The police have requested the public to help spread the word that it is a crime to be involved in any of the activities mentioned above. They cautioned not to share bank details such as account number, ATM card number, Secret Pin etc and other personal details with anyone. They have also reminded that banks will never call or SMS or e-mail asking for these details. Criminals can do transactions using other’s accounts if they have the above details. Very recently, some people lost lakhs of rupees because they gave out their bank details to criminals over the phone, it was informed.
“More often than not, the public become victims of crimes because of our ignorance. For awareness we need to educate our family members, neighbours, friends, villagers etc. Visit facebook page- ‘CID, Nagaland’ for more information.” the release informed.
