A South Mumbai doctor who lost nearly Rs 11 lakh in an e-SIM scam. What seemed like a simple request to switch from a physical SIM to an e-SIM became a nightmare to gain full access to his personal and banking information. The incident took place in September. The Mumbai Police’s cyber cell has since arrested one suspect linked to the case, but the modus operandi highlights how easily digital trust can be exploited, especially when users unknowingly share critical information like OTPs.

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The ordeal started when the doctor received a call from a person posing as a telecom company representative offering to “upgrade” his physical SIM to an e-SIM. Excited by the convenience pitch, he opened his provider’s official app and followed the instructi

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