What is the new 'jumped deposit' scam?

A new 'Jumped Deposit' scam is targeting mobile banking users where a scammer sends a small amount, typically around ₹5,000, to a potential victim's bank account using UPI. The scammer then instantly sends a withdrawal request to the person with a much higher amount. When the victim opens banking app and enters PIN out of curiosity, fraudulent withdrawal gets approved.

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