Facebook and WhatsApp Scams: Uncovering Multi-Digitals Trading Deceptions

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Faridabad Witnesses Series of Major Cyber Frauds Exposing Growing Digital Scam Network

In recent weeks, the city of Faridabad has seen a surge in cyber-related crimes targeting unsuspecting residents. Multiple individuals have fallen prey to sophisticated digital scams, losing significant sums of money in the process.

According to reports, one of the victims, Ashok Kumar Verma, a retired BSNL officer, lost Rs. 52.3 lakhs to a digital trading scheme. The scam, perpetrated through a fake online advertisement, promised unusually high returns on investments. Over a period of several months, Verma made 40 separate transactions, totaling Rs. 52,30,234, which were then transferred into various bank accounts controlled by the scammers.

The second victim, Karun Talwar, also fell victim to a similar scam. Talwar received a message from an unknown foreign number claiming to represent a legitimate investment opportunity. Believing the offer, Talwar borrowed money from family members and broke his fixed deposits, ultimately transferring a total of Rs. 17.50 lakhs to accounts controlled by the scammers.

Suspected Mobile Banking Fraud Cases

Dheeraj Dhingra discovered that his mobile phone may have been hacked, resulting in an unauthorized debit of Rs. 93,000.
Vinesh reported an unauthorized transaction of Rs. 99,000 from his rural bank account, which was later flagged as suspicious activity.

Authorities Respond

Officials have lodged separate First Information Reports (FIRs) and initiated forensic analysis of devices and accounts involved. As the investigation continues, authorities suspect that more revelations related to this network may come to light.