Lured by Rs 200, victim loses Rs 4.1 million in cyber scam
Summary
An IT employee in Kathmandu lost Rs 4.1 million in a cyber scam after being lured by promises of easy commissions for liking social media posts, involving fake Instagram and Telegram job offers.
Key Points
- A man from Kathmandu lost Rs 4.1 million in a cyber scam after engaging with fraudsters posing as Instagram customer service representatives.
- The scammers used social media platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Telegram to lure the victim with fake job tasks and promised commissions.
- The victim was tricked into depositing increasing amounts of money, believing he would receive profits, but was eventually defrauded of all funds.
- After realizing the scam and filing a complaint with the Cyber Bureau, the victim struggles to repay the interest on the lost money, which includes borrowed loans and mortgaged jewelry.
