October 21st 2023.
Mumbai resident Wasim Abdul Khan, a 33-year-old deputy manager at Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, was recently scammed out of Rs 10.25 lakh after he fell victim to a fraudulent scheme. Mr. Khan received a message on WhatsApp from a woman named Priya, claiming to be an executive at a multinational company specialising in digital marketing. She enticed Khan with the offer of a part-time job and promised him substantial earnings.
To gain his trust, Priya paid him small amounts of money for completing tasks such as reviewing and liking businesses on Google Maps. She then offered him a prepaid task, and asked him to deposit Rs2000 to activate it. After completing the task, he received Rs2800 in his account.
Encouraged by Priya, Khan continued depositing money to receive more prepaid tasks, diligently completing each one. In total, he paid Rs 10.25 lakh. However, when he attempted to withdraw his earnings, he encountered obstacles. When he sought help from a person named Kamal, he was told to discuss the matter with his finance manager. It was then that Khan realized he had fallen victim to a scam.
Distraught by the situation, Wasim Khan reported the incident to the Cyber Police Station in the Western Department. An FIR has since been registered under IPC sections 120, 420, 465, 467, 471, and IT Act 66. The police are currently conducting an investigation into the matter.
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