<ul><li>In a distressing incident in Bengaluru, a man lost over Rs 38,000 after falling victim to a sophisticated scam.</li><li>Channakeshava KS, a sales executive, received an automated call falsely claiming a Swiggy food order. Pressing '1' as he hadn't placed any order, he unknowingly provided a one-time password (OTP). Subsequently bombarded with 10,000 OTPs, he realized the scam after Rs 38,720 was deducted from his LazyPay loan account.</li><li>Despite reporting to the police and contacting Swiggy, who requested more time to investigate, the victim faces the aftermath of a meticulously orchestrated fraud, highlighting the need for heightened digital vigilance.</li></ul>

Man gets 10,000 messages with OTPs, loses Rs 38,000: Report

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