Part-time job scam on WhatsApp: Udupi man loses 7.3 lakh rupees in online fraud
Udupi: In a distressing incident, Suryansh Sunil, a 22-year-old resident of Udupi, has become a victim of online fraud, losing a total of Rs 7.30 lakh. Sunil fell prey to a deceptive WhatsApp message promising part-time employment and lucrative earnings at a company called Demco Group Digital Marketing Company India.
The fraudulent scheme unfolded when Sunil received a message on May 20, claiming that he could earn money by working for Demco Group. Encouraged by the opportunity, Sunil contacted a person named Sneha Sharma, who instructed him to pay a sum of money in order to carry out a task for the company. Sunil was provided with the bank account details to facilitate the transfer of funds. Trusting the legitimacy of the offer, Sunil proceeded to transfer a total of Rs. 7,30,926 to various accounts specified by the perpetrators. These transactions were conducted online between May 21 and May 26.
To his dismay, Sunil realized that after completing the assigned task, the accused failed to provide the promised payment and did not return the transferred funds. Consequently, Sunil lodged a complaint at the local crime police station, detailing the fraudulent incident.
A case in this regard has been under the Information Technology Act and further investigations are underway.
The rising trend of online fraud continues to pose a significant challenge, with innocent individuals falling victim to cunning scams and financial deception. Authorities have been urging citizens to exercise caution while engaging in online transactions and to be skeptical of unsolicited messages offering quick monetary gains.
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Jammu: Heatwave alert for 5 districts
Srinagar (PTI): The Meteorological department on Sunday issued a heatwave alert for five districts of the Jammu region. The weather is expected to remain pleasant in the rest of the union territory over the next five days.
"Hot and dry weather is likely to continue in Jammu, Kathua, Samba, Reasi and Udhampur districts during the next two days with heat wave conditions at a few places on 26-27 April," an Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) official said.
The official noted that people should avoid heat exposure during peak hours and advised them to stay hydrated.
In Kashmir, the weather is expected to remain pleasant and dry with the possibility of light rain at some places over the next 48 hours.
"One or two spells of light rain or thunder may occur at many places with gusty winds or hailstorm at a few places towards evening on April 27 and 28.
The weather will be generally dry on April 29 and 30," he added.
The maximum temperature in Kashmir has been hovering around 17-22 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature recorded last night was around nine degrees Celsius.
