A woman from Mardol, Goa, has fallen prey to a sophisticated online scam, losing ₹1.5 lakh after being lured by a fraudster through the messaging platform Telegram. The scammer promised high returns for completing simple tasks such as liking, sharing, and subscribing to videos on social media.
According to police sources, the woman was contacted by someone posing as a representative of a promotional agency. The fraudster claimed she could earn double returns by engaging with online content. To gain her trust, the scammer initially sent small payouts as "commission" for her completed tasks. Convinced by these early transactions, the victim was persuaded to invest larger amounts with the promise of even bigger earnings.
Over multiple transactions, the woman transferred ₹1.5 lakh to different bank accounts provided by the fraudster. Once the money was sent, the scammer cut all communication, ignoring her messages and calls. Realising she had been cheated, the victim approached the local police and filed a complaint.