Chandigarh woman falls victim to money laundering scam, Rs 80 lakh withdrawn from account
Scam Alert: The woman is a resident of Sector 11, Chandigarh. After that, a call came. The caller said that he was speaking from the Mumbai Crime Branch. He told the woman that her mobile number was involved in money laundering and other illegal activities.
India is currently fighting a big battle against cyber scams. Every day people in the country are falling prey to cyber fraud and losing their savings. A recent case has come to light from Chandigarh. A woman has been duped of Rs 84 lakh by cyber thugs in the name of money laundering.
According to Amar Ujala, the woman is a resident of Sector 11, Chandigarh. After that, a call came. The caller said that he was speaking from the Mumbai Crime Branch. He told the woman that her mobile number was involved in money laundering and other illegal activities.
The woman was told that 24 money laundering cases have been registered against her. The fake policeman also threatened to arrest the woman. When the scared woman asked for ways to avoid arrest, the fake policeman said to deposit 80 lakh rupees in the account. This money will be returned after being proven innocent. He hung up the phone as soon as the woman transferred the money. The woman then realized she was a victim of a scam.
Such scams occur on a daily basis across the country. In such a situation, you too may become a victim. In such a situation, it is critical that you learn a lesson from this news and do not believe any unknown call. Make no mistake about transferring money under any circumstances. If someone is repeatedly harassing you, you should contact the police.
