Jagraon Man Falls Victim to ₹21 Lakh Online Job Scam
Ludhiana: Jagraon man loses ₹21 lakh in online job scam, FIR registered
Hindustan Times
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A 46-year-old man from Jagraon, Punjab, India, lost over ₹21 lakh (approximately $25,000 USD) in an online job scam. After responding to an Instagram ad promising work-from-home opportunities, he was manipulated into making multiple deposits before realizing it was a fraud. An FIR has been filed by local police.
- 01The victim, Deepinderpal Singh, was duped by fraudsters posing as company representatives.
- 02He initially believed the scheme was legitimate after receiving early returns on small deposits.
- 03The scammers shifted communication to Telegram and escalated their demands for larger payments.
- 04Singh was unable to withdraw his supposed earnings, leading to further payments to the fraudsters.
- 05An FIR has been filed under Section 318(4) (cheating) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
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Deepinderpal Singh, a 46-year-old resident of Jagraon in Ludhiana district, Punjab, India, was scammed out of ₹21,02,487 (approximately $25,000 USD) by fraudsters posing as representatives of an online company offering work-from-home opportunities. The scam began on February 11 when Singh encountered an Instagram advertisement that promised easy earnings. After contacting a provided WhatsApp number, he was introduced to a caller claiming to be a company representative, who offered attractive commissions for completing online tasks. Initially, Singh deposited small sums to rate products and received returns, which led him to believe the scheme was genuine. However, the fraudsters later moved communication to Telegram, where they assigned more tasks and requested larger deposits under the guise of
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This incident highlights the risks of online job scams, which can lead to significant financial losses for individuals.
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