Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Pune Man Loses Rs 11 Lakh in Pregnancy Scam
A man in Pune saw an online ad that said someone was looking for a partner to help her get pregnant.
He believed the ad and contacted the person.
Then, he was asked to pay money for things like 'initial fees' and 'membership fees.'
He paid a lot of money, a total of 11 lakh rupees, because they kept telling him he had to pay more for the 'work' to happen.
Sadly, after he paid, the scammers stopped talking to him, and he realized he had been tricked.
The police are now investigating to find these scammers and are warning everyone to be careful about unusual online ads that ask for money.
A man in Pune lost Rs 11 lakh after responding to an online advertisement seeking a partner to make a woman pregnant.
The victim, a contractor, was asked to pay various fees, including 'initial fees' and 'membership fees,' by the scammers.
Cybercriminals repeatedly demanded money, claiming the 'work' would not be completed without payment.
After transferring Rs 11 lakh, the victim realized he had been duped when communication ceased.
Police have launched an investigation and are warning the public against responding to such advertisements.
- Who
- A man from Pune, identified as a contractor, and unknown cybercriminals.
- What
- The man was conned out of Rs 11 lakh after responding to an online advertisement seeking someone to make a woman pregnant.
- When
- Recently (specific dates not mentioned, but described as a recent case).
- Where
- Pune, through online platforms.
- Why
- The victim responded to an advertisement and was persuaded by cybercriminals, posing as the advertiser, to pay various fees under false pretenses.
- Amount Lost
- Rs 11 lakh
- Victim's Profession
- Contractor
- Modus Operandi
- Online advertisement for pregnancy, followed by demands for various fees.
- Location
- Pune
