Online scams in India have now become a serious problem, leading to financial losses for many people.
A recent incident involved a jewellery store owner who was tricked and lost a significant amount of money.
Jewellery Store Owner's Loss
A report from PTI reveals that a jewellery store in Gurugram experienced a distressing incident where an unknown man swindled the owner to the tune of Rs 2 lakh.
The scammer visited the store, expressing interest in buying some gold coins worth that amount.
Instead of paying in person, he insisted on completing the transaction online.
Trusting him, the store owner shared her husband's bank details, and the scammer showed a screenshot claiming to confirm the payment.
Believing the payment was made, the owner allowed him to leave.
Unfortunately, she later discovered that no money was credited to her account and she has fallen victim to a fraudulent scheme, as per the report.
Anuradha, the owner of the jewellery store, took immediate action after discovering the missing payment.
She filed a complaint with the police, explaining how the scammer took advantage of her vulnerable situation while her husband was hospitalised and she needed to conduct remote transactions.
The scammer sent her a WhatsApp message with a screenshot, claiming the payment was successful.
However, upon investigation, it was clear that no such transaction had occurred.
"When I contacted the gentleman regarding the payment, he requested my presence in Mewat initially and later in Nehru Place, Delhi. However, to my dismay, he failed to fulfill his financial obligation. Eventually, I resorted to seeking assistance from the police authorities," she added.