Fake Insurance Maturity Calls: Brahmapur Resident Duped of Rs.6.29 Lakh

News Desk,Odishabarta

Cyber Fraudsters Pose as Insurance Officials, Demand Money in the Name of Tax, GST and Processing Charges

Brahmapur, September 5, 2026: A Brahmapur resident has allegedly fallen victim to a sophisticated cyber fraud after unknown persons posing as insurance officials cheated him of Rs.6,29,500 on the pretext of releasing the maturity amount of an old insurance policy.

A case is being registered at the Brahmapur Cyber Police Station based on the written complaint of the victim.

According to the complaint, the victim received a phone call from an unknown number in March 2026.

The caller claimed to be an insurance official and informed him that an old Max Life Insurance policy was due for maturity.

The caller allegedly assured him that  Rs.5 lakh would be released as the maturity amount after an initial payment of  Rs.1.60 lakh.

Believing the caller, the victim transferred the demanded amount. Subsequently, he received calls from several other unknown numbers. The fraudsters allegedly demanded additional payments at different stages, claiming the money was required towards tax, GST and processing charges for releasing the promised maturity amount.

Trusting their assurances, the victim made several further payments. In total, he transferred ₹6,29,500 to the fraudsters.

However, the promised maturity amount was never released. Instead, the callers continued demanding more money. Realising that he had been deceived, the victim approached the Brahmapur Cyber Police Station and lodged a complaint.

Public Advisory

Cyber Police have urged the public to remain extremely cautious about unsolicited calls relating to insurance maturity, refunds, bonuses and policy benefits.

Never trust unknown callers claiming to be insurance officials.

Genuine insurance companies do not ask customers to transfer money over the phone for releasing policy maturity amounts.

Do not make payments towards alleged tax, GST or processing charges based solely on a phone call.

Verify any insurance-related claim only through the company’s official customer-care number, website or mobile app.

Never share your OTP, UPI PIN, ATM/card details or internet-banking password with anyone.

If you have already transferred money in a suspected cyber fraud, stop further transactions immediately and report the matter without delay.

How to Report Cyber Fraud

Victims of financial cyber fraud should immediately call the National Cyber Crime Helpline at 1930 to help initiate efforts to freeze the fraudulent transaction.

Online complaints can also be lodged through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal at cybercrime.gov.in.

Victims may also approach the Brahmapur Cyber Police Station with relevant bank statements and UTR/transaction details for necessary action.