In an unusual cyber fraud plot reported by the BBC, Hundreds of men in northern India have fallen victim to a criminal group that promises lucrative payouts. and experiences. This elaborate deception has targeted gullible individuals who were lured by the promise of money and intimate relationships and lost significant sums.
The case of Mangesh Kumar (not his real name) is illustrative. The 33-year-old Bihar resident came across a video on Facebook titled ‘All India Pregnant Job Service’. Beginning of December. The content suggested an extraordinary opportunity: Receiving money to get a woman pregnant. Mangesh, a low-income worker, was lured by the prospect of significant profits and decided to give the offer a try.
What followed was a series of events that led to a loss of 16,000 rupees (approximately $180 / 3,300 pesos) and disillusionment. In a series of phone calls, the fraudsters persuaded him to make payments under various pretexts. including taxes and deposit. Mangesh shared fraudulent documents he received, B. a “baby birth agreement” and pregnancy confirmation forms, all designed to look official.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Kalyan Anand, who heads the cyber cell in Bihar, revealed that hundreds of people were affected by this scam. Although they managed to arrest eight men and confiscate electronic devices, finding the victims has been a challenge as many are afraid to come forward out of shame.
In conversations with the BBC, Mangesh shared details of how he fell into the trap. After clicking on the video, he received a call from a scammer calling himself “Mr. Sandeep”. This person convinced him to sign up for the job, promising him lucrative pay for having sex with a woman and an additional reward if he became pregnant.
The fraudsters held Mangesh for weeks interested by showing him photos of women and asking him to choose which woman he would like to impregnate. The situation worsened when they demanded back payments and threatened legal consequences if he didn’t comply. Finally, Mangesh realized the scam and switched off his phone in fear. during the days.
Police have determined that the scammers have been active for about a year and have deceived hundreds of people. However, shame and stigma have prevented many victims from coming forward.
This scam has highlighted people’s vulnerability to cyber scams and highlighted the need for awareness and education about online security. In Mangesh’s case, the situation becomes even more complicated as fraudsters continue to contact him with new promises and demands. Despite the financial and emotional loss, Mangesh remains hopeful for a solution, but his trust in the fraudsters has waned.
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