THANE WOMAN LOSES RS 1.5 CRORE TO ONLINE INVESTMENT SCAM: TIPS TO STAY SAFE
In another episode of a citizen falling victim to cyber fraud, a 62-year-old woman from Thane lost about Rs 1.5 crore after being lured with high returns on investment. As per a PTI report, the victim is a resident of Kavesar area and was in touch with the accused between April and June.
A case has been registered with the Kasarwadavli police station. Police have identified sever persons as accused, namely Ushma Shah, Sunita Kumari, Abhijit Gandhi, Vivek Patel, Ketan Marwadi, Juni V Patel, and Naresh Kumar D Jadeja. The accused have been booked under the IPC and IT Act.
How the 62-year-old fell victim to fraud?
The victim told police that the accused provided her with links and also added to her a WhatsApp group. She was eventually asked to invest a total of Rs 1,45,35,6000 promising her that she would get ‘high returns’.
When the woman followed up with the accused, she did not get any returns on her investment.
How to stay safe?
- Beware of unrealistic promises. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
- Ensure the website uses HTTPS and has a secure connection.
- Check for any red flags. Be wary of pressure to act quickly, requests for personal information, or demands for payment.
- Thoroughly research about the trading platform and company. Look for reviews, regulatory compliance, and track records.
- Check the official website and contact details of the trading platform.