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From Friendship to Fraud: Elderly Man Scammed During Kashmir Vacation

April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 Editor

Elderly Kolkata Man Duped of Rs 2.6 Lakh During Kashmir Trip with Facebook Friend Srinagar 21 April 2025: In a shocking incident that underscores the dangers of online relationships, a 73-year-old man from Kolkata was duped of Rs 2.6 lakh during a trip to Kashmir with a woman he had befriended on Facebook. The elderly man, who had developed a bond with the woman over social media, entrusted her with his debit card during their journey, only to discover later that his card had been swapped and his account drained…

Beware of Online Scams: Woman Loses Rs 1.2 Crore in Investment Fraud

February 16, 2025February 16, 2025 Editor

Online Investment Scam: A Cautionary Tale for Digital Investors By: Javid Amin In an era of increasing online fraud, a 61-year-old government official from Shahdara fell victim to a sophisticated investment scam, losing a staggering Rs 1.2 crore to fraudsters. The scammers, posing as representatives of a fake UK-based online shopping platform, lured her with the promise of high returns. Over 78 days, she was manipulated into investing her life savings, only to realize too late that it was a trap. The Anatomy of the Scam: How It Unfolded The…

Warning: Rise in Online ‘Sextortion’ Scams Demands Vigilance

July 27, 2023 Editor

By: Javid Amin With a sharp rise in online scams, sextortion has emerged as a leading cyber threat, prompting the Cyber Police to issue a warning urging people to exercise caution. The prevalence of such crimes is not showing any signs of slowing down, and many individuals in J&K have already fallen victim to these scams, leaving the Cyber Police in pursuit of the culprits. Sextortion has ensnared people globally, with popular social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter being favored tools for scammers. The latest scams involve individuals…