Veteran Actor Rakesh Bedi Swindled of Rs 85,000 by Impersonator Posing as Army Officer - Reports
Actor Rakesh Bedi known for his work in Bollywood and television, became the latest victim of a scam, losing Rs 85,000 to an individual who purportedly posed as an army personnel.
Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi fell victim to an imposter impersonating an Army officer named Aditya Kumar, resulting in a loss of Rs 85,000. According to The Times Of India reports, the scammer reached out to Bedi regarding his Pune flat listed for sale online. During a phone call on December 25, the impostor requested images of the property. In an attempt to gain trust, the scammer sent Bedi fabricated images of army identification cards and additional documents, including a photo of himself in Army attire. Believing the scammer's feigned interest in purchasing the property, Bedi proceeded to transfer money via Google Pay. Upon realising the deception, Bedi promptly reported the incident to the police. Grey DeLisle Gets Scammed of ‘650 Dollars’ for AI Art; Daphne Blake Voice-Over Star Requests Artist to Return Her Money.
Veteran Actor Rakesh Bedi Scammed:
Bollywood and television actor Rakesh Bedi (69) was the latest to get duped of Rs85,000 by a person who allegedly claimed to be army personnel and showed interest in buying his Pune flat worth Rs87 lakhs.https://t.co/vKi5L5CJ1B pic.twitter.com/VHc9PJWeTV
— The Times Of India (@timesofindia) January 1, 2024
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