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Elderly Bengaluru Man Loses Rs 1.33 Crore in Sophisticated Online Investment Scam
Nov 24, 2025 11:44 am CST
A 74-year-old Bengaluru resident fell victim to a cybercrime scheme, losing Rs 1.33 crore after being deceived by a fraudster posing as a wealth management representative. The scammer promised lucrative IPO returns and convinced the victim to transfer funds through a fake application, highlighting the increasing sophistication of online financial frauds targeting senior citizens.
80-Year-Old Mumbai Woman Loses Rs 1.08 Crore in Elaborate Police Impersonation Scam
Nov 22, 2025 11:46 am CST
An 80-year-old woman in Mumbai's Dadar area lost Rs 1.08 crore to sophisticated fraudsters who posed as TRAI officials and police officers. The scammers used fake official documents and intimidation tactics, claiming her Aadhar was linked to criminal activity. After transferring funds across multiple bank accounts between October 31 and November 7, the victim realized she had been defrauded when the promised reimbursements never materialized. Police have registered a case against unidentified suspects for cheating, impersonation, and cyber fraud.
Elderly Kolkata Woman Loses Rs 78 Lakh in Sophisticated Phone Scam: Three Arrested in Gujarat
Nov 20, 2025 02:15 am CST
A sophisticated phone scam targeting an elderly Kolkata resident resulted in a loss of Rs 78.3 lakh after fraudsters posing as Mumbai Police officers convinced her that a parcel in her name contained illegal drugs. The Cyber Crime Wing has arrested three suspects from Gujarat, with investigations ongoing to identify other members of the criminal network.
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.