An NRI family has been left heartbroken after falling prey to a scam and losing INR 1,60,000. The incident began when a scammer, from Karnataka, called them with a heart wrenching story, asking for help in urgently sending money to his family in India.
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He asked for voice notes from his wife and a fake bank receipt stating he had deposited cash into their account. However, when the amount did not drop in, the bank confirmed it was most likely fraud.
The family out of compassion, transferred the amount from their friend; ‘s and uncle’s bank accounts. Immediately after the transaction was made, the scammer blocked the family from all means of communication. The family is now running helter-skelter to seek justice and has filed two cybercrime complaints.
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They have been trying, but till now, they are in pursuit of ways to trance the fraudster’s bank account, which has been traced to Union Bank in Karnataka. Their family has deeply regretted the move and warned others that if someone gets an urgent financial request, even on positive grounds, that may lead to fraud.
Authorities are investigating, but the family is seeking further guidance and help in apprehending the suspect. This tragic case serves as a sad reminder of the vulnerability of those who act out of empathy against the bigger scam artists in the world.
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