How the Scam Happened
The scam started on September 23, 2024, when Sonkar was added to a WhatsApp group by two people, Kruti and Ravi Agarwal, who claimed to be stock market experts. A third person, Namit, joined later and provided fake stock advice. They convinced Sonkar to invest in shares and IPOs, telling him he would earn a lot of money.
They created a fake account for Sonkar and got him to transfer Rs 13 lakh between October 9 and November 18, 2024. The scammers then added him to another group, where they promised to double or even quadruple his money. Between October 15 and November 6, they convinced him to send another Rs 7 lakh.
Realizing the Scam
When Sonkar asked for his money back on November 10, the scammers told him he needed to pay an advance tax before they could return his funds. When he refused, they blocked his account and cut off all communication. That’s when Sonkar realized he had been scammed.
Complaint and Investigation
Sonkar quickly went to the Cyber Police Station in Kanpur and filed a complaint. The police registered a case and started investigating. According to Cyber Cell Inspector Sunil Kumar Verma, the police are trying to track the scammers and freeze the accounts where the money was sent. They are working hard to find the criminals behind this scam.
Warning to the Public
This case is a warning to others about the dangers of online scams. Experts say scammers often target people, especially seniors, by pretending to be experts and offering easy financial gains. They may look convincing, but their offers are fake.
The police are urging people to be careful when getting investment offers through social media, like WhatsApp. It’s important to check the legitimacy of such offers and report anything suspicious. The police hope to catch the scammers and prevent others from being tricked in the future.
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