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A Bengaluru-based contractor was sc@mmed out of Rs 1.67 crore by a woman he met on a matrimonial website. Introducing herself as Priyanka, she claimed to work for a Singapore-based crypto firm and lured the v!ctim into investing through a fr@udulent trading app.
After earning an initial profit, the man continued investing until his wallet was frozen. When he refused to pay an additional “unlock charge” of Rs 25 lakh, he was blocked and her number was deactivated.
A pol!ce invest!gation is underway. Authorities urge people to beware of online sc@ms linked to f@ke investment and romance schemes.
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#CryptoScams #OnlineFraudAwareness
After earning an initial profit, the man continued investing until his wallet was frozen. When he refused to pay an additional “unlock charge” of Rs 25 lakh, he was blocked and her number was deactivated.
A pol!ce invest!gation is underway. Authorities urge people to beware of online sc@ms linked to f@ke investment and romance schemes.
Disclaimer: Image is AI Generated and is just for reference.
#CryptoScams #OnlineFraudAwareness
🚨🚨SCAM ALERT: A Costly $5000 Lesson in Online Fraud😱🚨🚨🔥🔥🔥
Last month, my friend Ravi, an otherwise tech-savvy individual, fell victim to an online investment scam that wiped out his $5000 savings. It began innocently enough—he came across a social media post boasting a "revolutionary" P2P platform promising to double investments in just 48 hours. The post was accompanied by glowing testimonials, profit screenshots, and a convincing video of someone claiming they earned $10,000 overnight.
Intrigued, Ravi clicked the link and was promptly contacted by a representative who seemed professional and trustworthy. The pitch was simple: transfer $5000 to a "secure wallet," and in two days, he’d receive $10,000 in return. Despite his initial doubts, the allure of quick returns clouded his judgment, and he proceeded with the transaction.
What followed was a nightmare. Two days later, the promised payout never came. The representative stopped responding, and the seemingly professional website vanished without a trace. Ravi’s $5000 was gone. Distraught and embarrassed, he called me, desperate for help. We reported the incident to the authorities and flagged the scam with the social media platform, but the perpetrators had already disappeared into the shadows of cyberspace.
This devastating experience taught us both a valuable lesson: if an opportunity sounds too good to be true, it almost always is. Ravi now dedicates himself to spreading awareness about online fraud, warning others to watch for red flags like unverifiable platforms, fake reviews, and high-pressure tactics. Let his story serve as a cautionary tale—protect your money by staying vigilant, asking questions, and verifying every claim. Your skepticism could save you from a costly mistake.
#OnlineFraudAwareness #ThinkBeforeYouClick #ProtectYourSavings
Last month, my friend Ravi, an otherwise tech-savvy individual, fell victim to an online investment scam that wiped out his $5000 savings. It began innocently enough—he came across a social media post boasting a "revolutionary" P2P platform promising to double investments in just 48 hours. The post was accompanied by glowing testimonials, profit screenshots, and a convincing video of someone claiming they earned $10,000 overnight.
Intrigued, Ravi clicked the link and was promptly contacted by a representative who seemed professional and trustworthy. The pitch was simple: transfer $5000 to a "secure wallet," and in two days, he’d receive $10,000 in return. Despite his initial doubts, the allure of quick returns clouded his judgment, and he proceeded with the transaction.
What followed was a nightmare. Two days later, the promised payout never came. The representative stopped responding, and the seemingly professional website vanished without a trace. Ravi’s $5000 was gone. Distraught and embarrassed, he called me, desperate for help. We reported the incident to the authorities and flagged the scam with the social media platform, but the perpetrators had already disappeared into the shadows of cyberspace.
This devastating experience taught us both a valuable lesson: if an opportunity sounds too good to be true, it almost always is. Ravi now dedicates himself to spreading awareness about online fraud, warning others to watch for red flags like unverifiable platforms, fake reviews, and high-pressure tactics. Let his story serve as a cautionary tale—protect your money by staying vigilant, asking questions, and verifying every claim. Your skepticism could save you from a costly mistake.
#OnlineFraudAwareness #ThinkBeforeYouClick #ProtectYourSavings
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