Cyber Fraud in Saharanpur: Woman Falls Victim to Cyber Fraud, Ends Life by Consuming Poison
A 26-year-old woman, who was duped by cyber thugs, allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison in Saharanpur district, police officials said Monday.
Saharanpur, January 6: A 26-year-old woman, who was duped by cyber thugs, allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison in Saharanpur district, police officials said Monday. Superintendent of Police (City), Abhimanyu Manglik, told PTI, "Rani, a resident of Mohalla Hamid, consumed poison on Sunday. She died shortly after. Police are investigating the matter." He added that the family have already performed her last rites. What Is Brushing Scam? How To Identify and Protect Yourself From Fraudsters Targeting Online Shoppers? All You Need To Know.
According to the police, Rani was engaged to be married soon. She fell victim to a cyber fraud in which a scammer claimed she had won a lottery of Rs 42 lakh and needed to deposit Rs 1.5 lakh as tax. The scammer even sent her a receipt of Rs 42,000 via mobile to gain her trust. The police said Rani managed to collect Rs 1.5 lakh by withdrawing her savings and borrowing from relatives and neighbours. She transferred the money to the scammer's account. Later, when she checked her bank account, she found no deposit reflecting the promised amount. Upon trying to contact the fraudster, she discovered that the phone number had been switched off. What Is Nigerian Prince Scam? How To Protect Yourself From Advance-Fee Fraud? All You Need To Know.
Overcome with despair after realizing she had been cheated, Rani consumed poison, officials said. "We are conducting a detailed investigation into the incident," SP Manglik said.
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