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Kolkata Man Loses Rs 1.75 Lakh After Sharing OTP to Book Nainital Hotel

A Kolkata resident lost Rs 1.75 lakh in an OTP-sharing scam while trying to book a hotel room in Nainital.

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Current Summary

A man from Kolkata lost Rs 1.75 lakh after sharing a credit card OTP while attempting to book a hotel room in Nainital, according to an August 26 report by The Statesman. The report does not disclose the victim's identity, exact method of the scam, or whether police have registered a case.

What We Know

A Kolkata man lost Rs 1.75 lakh after sharing a credit card OTP while trying to book a hotel room in Nainital, according to an August 26 report by The Statesman.

What Is Still Unclear

The victim's identity
Exact method used to execute the scam
Whether police have registered a case or made arrests
The booking platform or channel involved

Advisory

Never share OTPs with anyone, including hotel staff or booking agents; verify hotel bookings only through official websites or verified apps.

What Changed

26 Aug, 04:10 pm
Signal detected: Kolkata Man Loses Rs 1.75 Lakh After Sharing OTP to Book Nainital Hotel