Every day a new success is happening. We have to be alerted to avoid this scam. One such fraud has happened with a boy who working in private company.
A 31-year-old man from Greater Noida became a victim of a scam and lost a total of ₹51.63 lakh in just five days through 32 transactions.
How the Scam Unfolded
The scam began when the man received a WhatsApp message from an unknown number.
According to the report of Hindustan Times, a 31-year-old man living in Sector 16B of Greater Noida West was victimized by scammers. The person works in a private firm. The victim told that he received a message on WhatsApp from an unknown number. Report the sender introduced herself as “Pallavi” and offered a job that involved completing simple tasks to earn money.
After agreeing to the job offer, the man was added to a Telegram group. In this group, scammers shared information about cryptocurrency investments and promised high returns.
At the start, the man was asked to invest small amounts ranging from ₹2,000 to ₹8,000. This helped build his trust in the scam.
Encouragement to Invest Larger Sums:
Gradually, the scammers convinced him to invest larger amounts. They showed him a fake online portfolio that supposedly displayed a profit of ₹60 lakh, making the investment opportunity seem very lucrative.
When the man tried to withdraw his profits, the scammers started quoting various fees and additional charges, demanding more money. This raised his suspicions.
Concerned about the mounting fees, the man shared the details with a friend who helped him realize that he had been scammed. He then filed a complaint with the Cyber Crime Branch and reported the case under the relevant sections of the IT Act.
This incident highlights the increasing number of cybercrime cases and the need for caution while dealing with online job offers and investment opportunities.