Hey there, folks in Wanowrie! It seems like cyber fraudsters are at it again, preying on unsuspecting individuals in our community. Just recently, a 75-year-old retired airline employee fell victim to a sophisticated scam, losing a whopping Rs 1 crore in just eight days.
The scammers, pretending to be from the “Delhi Crime Branch,” managed to convince the elderly woman that she was involved in money laundering. They even went to the extent of placing her under a four-day “digital arrest” and threatening her with legal action. Talk about being bold!
After being coerced into transferring Rs 1 crore to the fraudsters’ bank accounts, the victim finally grew suspicious when they demanded even more money. That’s when she decided to reach out to the Pune Cyber Police for help.
This isn’t the first time we’ve heard of such incidents. Just last month, a 39-year-old woman in Mumbai was duped of Rs 43.5 lakh by cybercriminals posing as officials from the Mumbai Crime Branch. It’s clear that these scammers will go to great lengths to get their hands on your hard-earned money.
In light of these recent events, the Pune Cyber Police are urging everyone to stay vigilant and report any suspicious calls or messages to the authorities right away. Remember, it’s always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to protecting yourself from cyber fraud.
As the investigation into this latest case continues, let’s hope that the authorities are able to track down the culprits and recover the stolen funds. Stay safe out there, Wanowrie!
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