Kanpur Teacher Duped of Rs 1.57 Crore in Fake Zuckerberg-Musk Scam
A retired teacher from Kanpur was defrauded of Rs 1.57 crore by scammers impersonating Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, promising high returns on fake investments.
A retired teacher from Kanpur was defrauded of Rs 1.57 crore by scammers impersonating Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, promising high returns on fake investments.
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A retired teacher from Kanpur lost Rs 1.57 crore after cyber fraudsters posed as Mark Zuckerberg, promising high returns on a fake investment scheme.
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RecommendedA retired teacher in Kanpur was swindled of Rs 1.57 crore by cybercriminals posing as Mark Zuckerberg and Josh Turner, who claimed ties to Elon Musk, in a year-long investment scam.
A 72-year-old Greater Noida man was defrauded of Rs 1 crore in a sophisticated 'digital arrest' cyber fraud involving fake CBI officials and a mock courtroom setup, police report.
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An architect from Sarkhej, Ahmedabad, was allegedly defrauded of Rs 1.25 crore after responding to a social media investment ad promising high stock market returns. The scam involved WhatsApp groups and a fake trading app.
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RecommendedA 31-year-old Maninagar resident in Ahmedabad was cheated of Rs 25.83 lakh by fraudsters posing as representatives of a quick commerce company, promising a franchise. Cybercrime police are investigating.
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Goa police report 313 cyberfraud cases in three years, with Rs 100 crore lost. Senior citizens are primary targets. State launches G4C center and school curriculum to combat rising cybercrime.
A 64-year-old man in Mangaluru was allegedly cheated of over Rs 25.8 lakh after being lured into a fake online trading scheme via WhatsApp, with promises of high profits and loss coverage.
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A woman from Udupi, Karnataka, lost Rs 1.45 lakh in an online fraud where scammers posed as a gas company. Police are investigating the case as cybercrime incidents rise in the region.
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Jodhpur police have arrested four individuals for a cyber fraud case involving the digital arrest of a 75-year-old retired professor, who was duped of Rs 1.85 crore. The fraudsters posed as Mumbai Crime Branch officials.
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Ludhiana police issue advisory on cyber fraud exploiting LPG cylinder supply fears from West Asia conflict. Scammers send fake SMS links for booking, risking mobile hacking and financial loss. Officials urge residents to use trusted booking methods.
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RecommendedAmid LPG cylinder shortages due to West Asia tensions, cyber criminals are making fraudulent calls and sending malicious links to steal bank details. Police in UP and Uttarakhand issue warnings as incidents surge.