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Bengaluru Lecturer Loses Rs 2 Crore in Elaborate Digital Arrest Scam: Forced to Sell Properties
Dec 16, 2025 09:18 pm CST
A Bengaluru lecturer became victim to a sophisticated "digital arrest" scam, losing nearly Rs 2 crore after fraudsters posing as Mumbai Police officers coerced her into selling her apartment and two plots. Fearing for her child's safety, she complied with their demands, including installing a suspicious mobile application. The case highlights the growing threat of complex cyber scams targeting vulnerable individuals in India.
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.