Woman Loses Rs 3.1 Million to Online Fraud in Kaski
Summary
A woman in Kaski lost Rs 3.1 million after being lured by an online fraudster posing as a wealthy man from the UK. Police say the case reflects a wider rise in social media scams, fake investment schemes, and OTP-based bank frauds.
Key Points
- A woman in Kaski was cheated out of Rs 3.1 million after being contacted on Facebook and WhatsApp by an unknown fraudster.
- The scammer posed as an unmarried wealthy man in the UK and later used a fake police call to demand customs and penalty fees.
- Even after police warned her, the victim sent more money before realizing she had been defrauded.
- Police in Kaski say social media scams, fake investment schemes, and OTP-related bank fraud are increasing and are urging the public to stay alert.
