Mangaluru, September 28: A woman in Mangaluru was allegedly cheated of Rs 45.10 lakh after being lured with promises of high returns on stock market investments. A case has been registered at the CEN Police Station.
According to the complaint, woman received an investment-related link via WhatsApp on August 2. After clicking the link, she was added to a group called ‘Indian Market Forum’, where advertisements about stock market investments were posted. She was then asked to register on an app named ‘Server Invi’ by providing personal details such as her name and address.
Later, she was moved to another WhatsApp group where members claimed she could earn higher profits by “recharging” money into her account for share market trading. She was instructed to contact a person named Riya, the group admin, who provided several bank account numbers to deposit funds.
Between September 9 and 25, the woman transferred a total of Rs 45.10 lakh to these accounts in multiple installments. However, on September 25, when asked to pay an additional Rs 33,000, she grew suspicious. Attempts to contact the group failed, and she realised she had been scammed.
Police have launched an investigation and are tracing the accused behind the online fraud.
How to Stay Safe
Vigilance is crucial to avoiding such scams. Authorities advise never to fall for unsolicited investment calls or messages. Police officials do not initiate cases online or ask for money.
The term “digital arrest” is fake and does not exist under Indian law. Any threat using this term is a scam.
Never share bank details, OTPs, or other sensitive information over phone calls or messages, regardless of the caller’s claims. If you suspect a scam, report it immediately to the authorities and your bank. Quick action can help prevent further losses.
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