Gone in 69 days: 94-year-old Bengaluru scholar losses Rs 5 crore to cyberfraud
A 94-year-old Bengaluru scholar was duped of nearly Rs 5 crore through a sophisticated digital-arrest scam. Scammers, posing as CBI officers, falsely accused him of human trafficking, demanding money to 'settle' the fabricated case. The victim only realized he was defrauded after exhausting his savings and seeking a loan from a friend.
A 94-year-old Bengaluru scholar was duped of nearly Rs 5 crore through a sophisticated digital-arrest scam. Scammers, posing as CBI officers, falsely accused him of human trafficking, demanding money to 'settle' the fabricated case. The victim only realized he was defrauded after exhausting his savings and seeking a loan from a friend. What's Your Reaction?
