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