Tarun Karthick
Campbell Bay, 10 November 2023
In a distressing incident of financial fraud, a resident of Wimberlygunj, Bambooflat, has filed a complaint with the Superintendent of Police, CID Unit, Port Blair, South Andaman. The complaint, received at PS CCS, outlines a fraudulent scheme that resulted in a loss of Rs. 16,408.
The victim’s ordeal began on September 21, 2023, when she came across a Facebook advertisement for Natraj Pen and Pencil Packing. Intrigued, she contacted the provided WhatsApp number and received an acknowledgment message, followed by a job offer promising an advance payment of Rs. 15,000 and a monthly salary of Rs. 30,000.
The next day, a call from the alleged employer informed the victim that Natraj Pens and Pencils had been dispatched, requesting a registration fee of Rs. 650. A contact number for a delivery boy was also shared. Subsequently, the delivery boy contacted the victim on September 22, requesting Rs. 2000 for a GPS tracker recharge. From thereon, she was coerced into making several transactions, including payments of Rs. 200, Rs. 1,000, Rs. 2,000, Rs. 1,199, Rs. 1,699, and Rs. 1,500 via her registered number.
The fraudster continued to manipulate the victim, claiming her GPS tracker was blocked and demanding an additional Rs. 6,160 for unblocking. Unfortunately, she complied, and paid Rs. 6.160 in four transactions. It wasn’t until later that the victim realised she had fallen victim to a deceitful scheme, resulting in a total loss of Rs. 16,408.
In her complaint, the victim has included screenshots of the transactions made through PhonePe to the unknown caller, urging the authorities to take appropriate legal action against the fraudster.
This incident highlights the increasing challenges individuals face in navigating the digital landscape and the importance of remaining vigilant against fraudulent activities.