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Udupi: Woman defrauded of Rs 4.96 lac by impostor posing as London-based doctor

  •   Fri, Feb 23 2024 03:08:46 PM

Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (EP)

Udupi, Feb 23: An unidentified individual, masquerading as a London-based doctor, has perpetrated a fraud, swindling a woman here of Rs 4.96 lac.

Vinita, a Malpe resident and business partner, encountered this individual online in pursuit of continuing her business ventures.

On January 24, 2024, Vinita engaged in a WhatsApp conversation with an individual claiming to be a doctor based in London. During the exchange, the imposter mentioned plans to visit India from London.

On February 2, 2024, at 10:30 am, Vinita received a phone call from a different number. The caller, purporting to be a friend of the supposed doctor, claimed to be calling from the Delhi Airport Authority. They conveyed that the doctor was detained by airport authorities and required payment of a penalty for release.

Fearing legal ramifications by the Government of India, Vinita transferred Rs 4,96,000 from her Canara Bank account via phone pay from February 16 to 20, 2024.

A case regarding this incident has been lodged at the Malpe police station.

 

 

 
  

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  • Rita, Germany

    Sat, Feb 24 2024

    Sorry for the lady.But its her own fault.To a completely stranger from other end of world ,only by talking on phone ,doesnt become any relation or doctor ,Professor.And third person calling and asking money should be a hint for a fake person and cheating.First clear whether it is true or not ,then proceed money with delay.Find out fromto be a Airport? ,whether it is true.Ask Police for help.Such a huge amount?She must work for that long time.

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  • Chandu, Karla

    Fri, Feb 23 2024

    Anything and everything is possible in this land of educated illiterates. Effect of to much of hanging on to the social media accounts.....and updating status on every hour.....!!!

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  • Kiran Dsouza, Bangalore

    Fri, Feb 23 2024

    There are plenty of fake accounts in social media be it Facebook, twitter, Instagram or any social media app. They pose as Doctors, Pilots from foreign countries & they mainly target women by sending friend requests. If accepted, this fake Doctor or Pilot conversation goen on & end up by women losing money to them & everything stops then. How come educated people are fooled so easily? You should fool them.

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  • Dr Kusuma Kumari Gunji MBBS DGO DNB, Nellore ?Kodyadka

    Fri, Feb 23 2024

    There must be more to it because these stories are not truly to be believed I feel

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  • S.M.F, Dxb /Mlore

    Fri, Feb 23 2024

    Believing stranger in just one phone ?? So strange. These days log apno ki udaar nahi dete hai..and this lady transferred huge amount?..Akal badi hai ya Bains this dialogue fit here.

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  • Thomu, Udupi

    Fri, Feb 23 2024

    it is a case fake love !!! .

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Fri, Feb 23 2024

    I don't believe that Women in Udupi are Gullible ...

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Fri, Feb 23 2024

    If you don't believe in yourself, no one else will either ...

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  • Praveen, Mangalorean

    Fri, Feb 23 2024

    Rs4.96 Lac is not a small amount to be transferred, the woman should inquire before sending it.

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  • Saravanabhavaan, Murukaveri

    Fri, Feb 23 2024

    February 2, 2024, at 10:30 am to 16 February 8PM she had a enough time to discuss this matter with someone before transferring phonepay all.

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  • Abdul Wahab, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 23 2024

    Since 2014, Indians are being fooled by gujarati based bureaucracy, who's answerable ?? All the top-notch is filled with Gujarati version.

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  • Dinesh, Dubai

    Fri, Feb 23 2024

    Educated Udupi is becoming fools paradise......

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  • krishna shenoy, moodbidri/mumbai

    Fri, Feb 23 2024

    WAA MARLER...

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