Matrimony fraud: Hyderabad techie cheated of Rs 9 lakh

Hyderabad: A woman software employee was cheated to the tune of Rs 9 lakh by a fraudster on a matrimony site. The victim, who uploaded her profile on the site seeking a suitable alliance, was contacted by an unidentified person who claimed to be an ophthalmologist settled in Scotland. “He gained her confidence with fake […]

Hyderabad: A woman software employee was cheated to the tune of Rs 9 lakh by a fraudster on a matrimony site. The victim, who uploaded her profile on the site seeking a suitable alliance, was contacted by an unidentified person who claimed to be an ophthalmologist settled in Scotland.

“He gained her confidence with fake stories and expressed his desire to marry her,” police said, adding that recently, he told her he would send some costly gifts. She later received several calls with callers claiming to be airport authorities and customs officials and asking money to release the parcel sent for her. She transferred a total of Rs 9 lakh before growing suspicious and approached the police.

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A case was booked.

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