WhatsApp fraud
Bengaluru Senior Citizen Loses Rs 32 Lakh in Elaborate WhatsApp Dating Scam: A Cautionary Tale
Nov 06, 2025 05:20 pm CST
A 63-year-old man from Bengaluru was defrauded of Rs 32.2 lakh in a sophisticated WhatsApp dating scam where fraudsters promised meetings with "high-society women." The scam involved multiple payments for various fake fees between September and October, highlighting the growing threat of digital romance scams targeting senior citizens in India.
Hyderabad Doctor Dies Of Cardiac Arrest After Cyber Scam. She Lost 6.6 Lakhs
Sep 17, 2025 03:07 pm CST
A 76-year-old female doctor in Hyderabad became a victim of organised cyber fraud, impersonation, forgery, intimidation, and extortion, which ultimately led to her death due to cardiac arrest.