Online Scam: The use of smartphones is increasing these days. Capitalizing on this, some cyber fraudsters are trying to steal user data. Similarly, in Hubli, two people were cheated of Rs 3.64 lakh by believing that they had earned money through Telegram.
Yes, the use of smartphones has increased, but capitalizing on this, some miscreants are looking for new ways to cheat online. So many people have fallen prey to these online fraudsters.
WhatsApp, Gmail, OTP scams have been deceiving mobile users so far. Now they have started stealing user data through Telegram as well.
Many people are still at home without jobs. There are still some people who do not want to go out and work but stay at home. Hackers have found a new way to cheat by targeting these people. A similar incident took place in Hubli, where lakhs of money was stolen on the pretext of providing employment.
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A total of 3.64 lakh rupees was cheated by two people from Hubballi by believing that they can earn money by sitting at home through Telegram. In it, he cheated a woman named Vani of Rs 3,16,138 by telling her to make lakhs of money sitting at home.
First, they cheated by giving the task of rating the pictures shown on the Telegram app. Later, the stranger, who wanted a commission, downloaded the e-buy application and transferred the money.
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On the other hand, Madivalappa was also cheated. But he has not shared any information. But he has lost 48 thousand rupees. A case has been registered in this regard at the Hubli-Dharwad Cyber Crime Police Station.
Recently, these cyber fraud cases are increasing a lot, when any links or calls come, you should know about it properly and open it. Otherwise you are guaranteed to get scammed like this.
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