Mangaluru Man Loses ₹42.5 Lakh in WhatsApp Investment Scam
Scammers trick victim into sharing personal details and transferring money through fake investment links.
Mangaluru (Fikrokhabar News): Online frauds are on the rise, and once again, a shocking case has come to light where a man lost ₹42.5 lakh after clicking on a suspicious link sent via WhatsApp by an unknown person.
According to a complaint registered at the CEN (Cyber, Economic and Narcotics) police station, the incident began on July 13 when the victim received a message from someone using the name “Priya Agarwal.” The message included a link promising profitable investment opportunities. After clicking the link, he was directed to another website where he was instructed to register through an app.
The scammer also provided a contact number for assistance. Believing the scheme to be genuine, the victim shared his personal information and completed the registration process.
Over the next two months—from July 24 to September 19—the man transferred a total of ₹42.5 lakh in multiple installments across different bank accounts, hoping for high returns.
However, on September 20, he was asked to pay an additional ₹12 lakh as “tax” in order to withdraw his supposed earnings. This raised his suspicion, prompting him to look deeper into the matter. It was then that he realized he had been duped in a fraudulent investment scheme.
The victim filed a complaint, stating that unknown individuals deceived him under the pretense of investment returns and stole his hard-earned money. The police have registered a case and begun an investigation.
Authorities continue to warn the public against clicking on suspicious links or sharing personal and financial information with unknown contacts. Cybercriminals often use psychological tactics to trap victims and make them act impulsively.
