The Hindu·2 min read·medium
Cyber fraudsters scam man of ₹80,000 by impersonating Former Minister
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A man was scammed out of ₹80,000 by fraudsters impersonating a former minister on social media. The perpetrators used fake video calls and messages to gain the victim's trust before soliciting money for a park development project.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the growing sophistication of cyber fraud and the risks associated with social media-based impersonation scams.
Cyber fraudsters allegedly duped a person out of ₹80,000 by reportedly impersonating former Minister Devineni Uma.
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