Key Points
A retired engineer from Pune was duped of Rs 81 lakh in a sophisticated online scam involving fake allegations of illegal advertisements..
A recent case highlights this shift: a 68-year-old retired chemical engineer from Pimple Saudagar lost a staggering Rs 81 lakh of his life savings after receiving a phone call alleging illegal advertisements linked to his phone number...
During the video call, the person impersonating a CBI officer escalated the matter by stating that the Supreme Court had issued an order to freeze the engineer's assets and arrest him due to the alleged illegal activities and money laundering linked to his account..
These victims are then manipulated into speaking with fake law enforcement profiles, often through Skype, where they are coerced into making substantial payments under various pretexts such as customs fees or legal charges, with threats of bank account hacks and surveillance...
To counter such scams, the authorities urge citizens not to respond to fake calls threatening to disconnect their mobile numbers or alleging misuse in illegal activities...
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