<p>Introducing themselves as a lorry owner and manager, fraudsters stole money from a fuel station owner in the guise of buying fuel for the vehicle.</p>.<p>L Deepak, owner of ML Fuel station in Cubbonpet, said in his complaint with the Central CEN police that he received a call from an unknown number on Wednesday from someone claiming to be the owner of Reddy Transport who has lorries.</p>.<p>Deepak said the man claimed to have wanted to buy fuel for his lorry and pay online by sending a voucher. He asked Deepak to scan a QR code. As he did, Deepak found Rs 20,000 debited from his account.</p>.<p>The fuel station owner told <em><span class="italic">DH</span></em> that he told the caller about it and the caller promised to refund the money and a further Rs 20,000 for the fuel. He sent another QR code and when Deepak scanned it, he lost more money. “In total, I lost Rs 60,000. So, I filed a complaint with the police,” he said.</p>.<p>“Lorry owners usually call us to inform that they are making payments for fuel for their vehicle since some drivers fill less fuel and pocket the money. I thought it is one such owner who was calling and agreed to receive the money online. I think this gang only targets fuel stations. Also, he said he will be sending details of the lorry on WhatsApp,” Deepak further said. </p>.<p>An investigating officer said police have taken up a case and are making efforts to nab the fraudsters.</p>
<p>Introducing themselves as a lorry owner and manager, fraudsters stole money from a fuel station owner in the guise of buying fuel for the vehicle.</p>.<p>L Deepak, owner of ML Fuel station in Cubbonpet, said in his complaint with the Central CEN police that he received a call from an unknown number on Wednesday from someone claiming to be the owner of Reddy Transport who has lorries.</p>.<p>Deepak said the man claimed to have wanted to buy fuel for his lorry and pay online by sending a voucher. He asked Deepak to scan a QR code. As he did, Deepak found Rs 20,000 debited from his account.</p>.<p>The fuel station owner told <em><span class="italic">DH</span></em> that he told the caller about it and the caller promised to refund the money and a further Rs 20,000 for the fuel. He sent another QR code and when Deepak scanned it, he lost more money. “In total, I lost Rs 60,000. So, I filed a complaint with the police,” he said.</p>.<p>“Lorry owners usually call us to inform that they are making payments for fuel for their vehicle since some drivers fill less fuel and pocket the money. I thought it is one such owner who was calling and agreed to receive the money online. I think this gang only targets fuel stations. Also, he said he will be sending details of the lorry on WhatsApp,” Deepak further said. </p>.<p>An investigating officer said police have taken up a case and are making efforts to nab the fraudsters.</p>
