A serious WhatsApp hacking incident has emerged in Mokokchung, with at least three church workers falling victim to fraudulent activity on the same day, 16 November. Among the affected are two pastors and another church worker, sources said.
The hackers have reportedly used the compromised WhatsApp accounts to send messages to contacts requesting money. These messages claim that the borrowed amount will be refunded the following morning, exploiting the trust of the victims’ contacts.
One of the victims, who spoke to MT, explained how the hackers gained access to her account. “I first received a WhatsApp call from someone claiming to be an alumni pastor from my college. He spoke to me in English and said there would be a WhatsApp meeting that night, inviting me to join. They sent me a code to join the meeting and asked me to share the code. When I shared the code, my account was hacked. Now, they are using my account to ask my contacts for money.”
The victim further stated that an FIR has been lodged regarding the incident, and another victim was at the police station in Mokokchung filing a complaint when MT inquired.
Talking to MT, police officials said, “Yes, we are investigating the case through our cyber cell. This is the first case in Mokokchung, but it is a very common type of cyber extortion. It appears that the cybercriminal is operating from outside the country, as his number is not an Indian mobile number. However, we will investigate thoroughly and also guide the victim on what to do.”
This case highlights a growing issue of WhatsApp hacking scams, in which cybercriminals gain unauthorized access to users’ accounts, typically by exploiting social engineering tactics.
One common method is for scammers to contact victims or their contacts pretending to be from WhatsApp or a friend, asking for the six-digit verification code sent to the victim’s phone. Once the fraudster obtains this code, they can log into the account, locking the owner out and gaining access to their messages and contacts.
In some cases, scammers may also share phishing links or malicious apps to further compromise accounts.
As authorities investigate the Mokokchung incidents, local users are urged to be vigilant about sharing their verification codes and to report any suspicious activity to the police immediately.
The hackers have reportedly provided specific bank account details for the fraudulent transactions. The bank account information reportedly shared by the hackers is as follows:
Bank Name : NSDL Bank
Account Holder:
Kairum Begam
Account Number: 501030432957
IFSC Code : NSPB0000002
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