Woman loses Rs 35k cyber fraud.
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I couldn’t locate any news articles from today reporting that a woman lost ₹35,000 to cyber fraud. However, there have been several notable cyber fraud incidents in India recently:
- Delhi Woman Recovers $35,000 After Falling for Bitcoin Scam: A woman from Delhi lost $41,750 (approximately ₹34 lakh) to a cryptocurrency scam. The scammers convinced her to convert her money into Bitcoin after claiming her computer was hacked. Fortunately, cybercrime teams in Ohio intervened quickly, helping her recover most of the stolen money.
- Chandigarh Woman Loses Rs 5.69 Lakh in Instagram Scam: A 27-year-old woman from Chandigarh was lured into a fake work-from-home scam via WhatsApp. She was promised easy money for liking Instagram videos but ended up losing ₹5.69 lakh.
- Mumbra Resident Loses Rs 13.5 Lakh in Matrimonial Fraud: A woman from Mumbra, Maharashtra, was defrauded of ₹13.5 lakh in a matrimonial scam. The accused was arrested in Bhopal.
These incidents highlight the diverse methods cyber fraudsters employ to deceive individuals. It’s crucial to remain vigilant and cautious when dealing with unsolicited communications or online offers.
If you have more specific details or context regarding the incident you’re referring to, please provide them, and I’ll do my best to assist you further.
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