EPISODE · Jul 23, 2025 · 9 MIN
Too Good to Be True: Rs 20 Coin Scam Robs Senior of All His Savings: Know How!
from English Cyber crime News (Cyberplatter) · host CyberPlatter
A 68-year-old man from Hyderabad lost ₹1.46 lakh after falling victim to a cyber scam promising ₹50 lakh in exchange for a ₹20 coin. The fraud began via a YouTube ad and escalated as the scammer demanded payments for fake legal and courier charges.The senior citizen, manipulated emotionally and misled with convincing stories, kept transferring money in hopes of sealing the deal. Only after the final ₹1 lakh demand did he realise the fraud and reported the case to police. Hyderabad cybercrime officials warn citizens against believing such too-good-to-be-true offers and urge awareness and verification.📌 Key Highlights:₹20 coin scam advertised via YouTube₹1.46 lakh lost over multiple transfersFake buyer posed as coin dealerPolice issue public warning📞 Victims are advised to report such frauds at 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in#CoinScam #CyberFraudIndia #HyderabadScam #OnlineFraudAlert #SeniorCitizenScam #CyberPlatter
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