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Now, beware of fake online villa bookings scam; Mumbai Police just arrested this fraudster

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Now, beware of fake online villa bookings scam; Mumbai Police just arrested this fraudster

[ad_1] In a recent development, the Mumbai police have apprehended a 23-year-old man, identified as Akash Wadhwani, for his alleged involvement in duping individuals seeking online bookings for villas and bungalows. Wadhwani, a resident of Ghatkopar's eastern suburb, was taken into custody from a hotel in Juhu. The authorities noted that he employed a tactic of staying in luxury hotels to avoid getting caught. He has been implicated in nearly 20 cases of similar nature.Complaint Filed by BKC EmployeeWadhwani's arrest came after a complaint was lodged by an employee of a private firm situated in the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), a prominent business hub in Mumbai. The complainant stated that she had been swindled out of Rs. 90,000 while attempting to make an online booking for a villa in A...

Man loses Rs. 18 lakh in online job scam: Stay safe with these 5 tips

[ad_1] In recent times, there has been a significant increase in online scams in India. People are getting caught up in the tricks of fraudsters, losing their money to intricate and flawlessly executed online scams. Many fall for the promise of easy earnings by taking up part-time jobs or completing tasks online. Scammers often reach out through WhatsApp, offering a chance to make money from home.In the most recent case, a man from Mumbai became a victim of such a scam and lost around ₹18 lakh while trying to earn some extra cash online. The Story of the Mumbai ManAs reported by PTI, a 48-year-old man from Kharghar was lured by scammers who promised quick money. He was asked to complete certain tasks for this. Initially, he did receive some money from these tasks. However, he ended up ...

Woman books doctor’s appointment, loses ₹1.5 lakh in online scam; know 5 tips to stay safe

[ad_1] In today's digital age, online scams have become increasingly common, causing innocent individuals to fall victim to financial losses. A recent incident in Mumbai highlights the dangers of such scams, as a woman lost ₹1.5 lakh while attempting to book a doctor's appointment.According to the Times of India, the woman, who works at a private company in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), needed to make an appointment with a doctor at a hospital in Chembur. Trusting the information she found online, she dialed the listed number for the hospital, unaware that it was posted by a cyber fraudster with malicious intent. During her call to book the appointment, the woman was skillfully manipulated by the person on the other end, resulting in a significant loss of ₹1.5 lakh, leaving the woman sh...