KUWAIT CITY, Feb 12: Authorities in the Capital Governorate are investigating a case of bank forgery and electronic fraud after an expatriate fell victim to a sophisticated online scam that drained 308 dinars from his account. The case has been referred to the Commercial Affairs Prosecution for further action.

According to the victim’s report, he had attempted to pay a 7-dinar router bill by searching for the telecommunications company online. Believing he had accessed the official site, he entered his bank card details on a fraudulent website that perfectly mimicked the company’s logo and branding. Shortly after, he received a “transaction unsuccessful” message — only to discover minutes later that his bank account had been emptied.

A security source warned that cybercriminals are increasingly using advanced techniques to create fake websites that appear legitimate in search results. Users are urged to verify official URLs, avoid unknown links or ads, and download payment services only from trusted app stores.

The source further advised that if a transaction fails after entering payment details, users should immediately stop, check their bank accounts, and report any suspicious activity. Authorities emphasize vigilance when making online payments to safeguard funds and prevent further victims from falling prey to such scams.