Fingerprint Scam: Aadhaar Biometric Fraud Drains Bank Account
Unprecedented Biometric Theft – Hacker obtained fingerprints from house registry records. – Utilized stolen biometrics to deplete a woman's bank account. – Victim never shared OTP or any personal data.
Unfolding of the Cyber Fraud – Pushpendra Singh, a YouTuber, narrates his mother's financial loss. – Discovery of zero account balance during a routine bank visit. – Unauthorized withdrawals traced back to Bihar, India.
Deepening Mystery and Bank's Response – Fingerprints cloned from Aadhaar card data for illicit transactions. – Bank's failure in blocking repetitive suspicious activities. – Initial reluctance by the bank to lodge an official complaint.
Aftermath and Call for Action – Debate over the safety of Aadhaar biometric authentication. – Advocacy for enhanced cybersecurity measures in financial institutions. – Police complaint filed, but funds remain unrecovered.