Hyderabad: Man loses Rs 14 lakh in online job scam

Cyber fraudsters contact victim via WhatsApp and offer part-time work-from-home job; they then introduce the victim to an investment opportunity in crypto currency, promising high returns

Hyderabad: A 43-year-old man from the city was duped to the tune of Rs 14 lakh by cyber fraudsters who promised a part-time work-from-home job.

The victim was contacted via WhatsApp by a fraudster who offered a part-time work-from-home job. The job required the victim to provide Google reviews and feedback, for which he initially received some payments.

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After gaining the victim’s trust, the fraudsters introduced an investment opportunity in crypto currency, promising high returns. The victim was then instructed to contact a person on Telegram, who further explained the job details and payment process.

“Later, another scammer, using the Telegram ID, guided the victim to create an account on a trading platform and was also added to a group where several other victims were present. Under false promises and coercion, the victim transferred a total amount of Rs 14 lakh,” cybercrime officials said.

Based on the victim’s complaint, the Hyderabad Cybercrime Police booked a case and took up investigation.

Victims of cybercrime fraud can Dial 1930 or visit http://cybercrime.gov.in and lodge complaints.