Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Mumbai Woman Duped in Vintage Currency Cyber Scam
A woman in Mumbai was tricked into losing money.
She saw an ad online about buying old coins and notes.
She had some with a special number and sent pictures.
The scammer said he would pay her a lot of money for them, but it was a trick, and she lost money.
A Mumbai woman lost Rs 8 lakh to a cyber scam.
The scam promised high returns for vintage currency.
The woman contacted a person after seeing an ad for vintage coins and notes.
She sent photos of her currency, including a 786 series Rs 100 note.
The scammer offered Rs 8 lakh for each note and coin.
- Who
- A 49-year-old woman and a cyber scammer.
- What
- A woman lost Rs 8 lakh in a cyber scam involving vintage currency.
- When
- The scam occurred last month, with initial contact on July 8.
- Where
- Mumbai, India.
- Why
- The woman was lured by promises of high returns on vintage currency.
Victim
Scammer
Financial Loss
Victim
Loss of money due to fraud.
Scammer
The perpetrator who scammed the victim.
- Victim's Age
- 49
- Location
- Mumbai
- Amount Lost
- Rs 8 lakh
- Type of Scam
- Cyber scam
- Currency Involved
- 786 series Rs 100 note, 25 paise coins
- Initial Contact
- Social media advertisement
Sources
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