The cyber crime police suspect a Nigerian gang of online scammers behind this fraud and are investigating the case. (Also read: Mumbai man loses Rs 2 crore online, cops find 108 fake bank accounts Phishing scams have been steadily rising. "Phishing is actually a fraud attempt by hackers to get access to your sensitive information like your bank details, family details, social media involvement. Hackers keep on collecting your personal information by carrying out social engineering through mails, text messages, calls etc. "You may also receive forms which will not ask for any kind of bank details.

Source: Times of India August 19, 2017 08:54 UTC