Srinagar: The Cyber Unit of police in Pulwama has recovered Rs 1,44,500 in two separate cases of online scams, a police spokesperson informed Sunday.
In both incidents victims were enticed via WhatsApp links promising lucrative work-from-home opportunities. These scams involved persuading victims to invest money with promises of high returns.
Initially, small tasks were assigned to gain the victims’ trust, followed by requests for larger investments that resulted in substantial financial losses, police said while cautioning people to remain vigilant against such fraudulent activities.
“Legitimate investment opportunities do not guarantee quick or substantial returns. It is advised for citizens to exercise caution and prudence in financial transactions to avoid falling victim to deceptive schemes,” police said.
