Ticketing company targeted, 173 fraudulent transactions in 24 hours

Mumbai | Wednesday | 22nd August, 2018

Summary:

(Representational)CYBER FRAUDSTERS targeted the website of a leading ticketing company, carrying out 173 fraudulent transactions within 24 hours, causing losses to the tune of nearly Rs 33 lakh to the company. (Representational) A police officer linked to the case said that the series of illegal transactions was carried out on July 21. A police officer linked to the case said that the series of illegal transactions was carried out on July 21. Hence, so many fraudulent transactions were approved by the system though actual payment had not been received,” the officer said. The 173 transactions included purchase of airplane tickets, hotel bookings as well as bus rides, the company found..