Cyber Scam Alert: Woman Loses ₹88 Lakh after being Scammed by Facebook Friend

Cyber Scam Alert: Woman Loses ₹88 Lakh after being Scammed by Facebook Friend

Accepting a friend request from a stranger on Facebook proved costly for a 43-year old-woman. The woman was befriended by a man claiming to be a pilot from the UK. The fraudster on the pretext of sending gifts to the victim, induced her to pay over Rs 88 lakh in over 20 transactions. According to the police, the victim is a resident of Mulund. On May 08, the victim had received a friend request from a person who claimed to be a pilot and staying in London. The two initially…

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