EPISODE · Jul 17, 2025 · 6 MIN
The Anatomy of How an Elderly Professor Lost ₹2 Crores in Crypto Fraud
from English Cyber crime News (Cyberplatter) · host CyberPlatter
A retired 62-year-old professor from Mumbai lost ₹1.93 crore in a cryptocurrency fraud that began with a Facebook friend request. Lured by a woman posing as an expert from Gurugram, he was tricked into investing in Bitcoin. After the initial scam, two more fraudsters emerged, promising recovery but demanding more money. The victim lost nearly all his savings before realizing the trap. Mumbai Cyber Police has launched a full investigation.📌 Highlights:Scam started via Facebook friend requestFalse crypto advice built fake trustVictim transferred ₹1.93 croreSecond scam: fake "recovery agents"Case registered under BNS & IT Act📢 Be cautious of online investment offers, especially from strangers.#CryptoScam #OnlineFraudIndia #CyberCrimeAlert #ProfessorScam #CryptoFraud #BitcoinScam #CyberSecurityIndia #cyberplatter
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