38-year-old woman loses ₹5.69 lakh

A 38-year-old woman in Udupi district was defrauded of ₹5.69 lakh by an individual promising a loan through a government scheme. The victim transferred the money via PhonePe before realizing the scam and filing a police complaint.
Why it matters
Illustrates the prevalence of financial scams targeting individuals through social media and government-related fraud.
A 38-year-old woman from Kundapur in Udupi district was cheated of ₹5.69 lakh by a person who promised her of loan by opening a bank account under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY).
Factual report of a criminal complaint.
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