Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Actress Duped of Rs 50,000 by Conmen Promising Web Series Role
Imagine a lady who loves acting, just like in movies.
She got a call from someone pretending to be from a famous movie company.
They told her she got a part in a new show and would get a lot of money!
But first, she had to send them some money for special clothes and to sign up.
She sent them all her money, Rs 50,000 in total.
After she sent the money, the people stopped calling and disappeared.
The actress realized she was tricked and told the police.
The police are now trying to find the tricksters and get her money back.
They also want to remind everyone to be careful with phone calls about acting jobs and never send money first.
A 50-year-old actress in Indore was cheated of Rs 50,000 by conmen.
The fraudsters posed as representatives of Dharma Productions and offered a role in the web series 'Dahaad–2'.
The conmen requested advance payments for registration and costume charges, totaling Rs 50,000.
The actress transferred the money via UPI app after being convinced by fake selection processes and promises of a Rs 3 lakh payment.
The crime branch has registered a complaint and is investigating the case, urging the public to be cautious of similar online frauds.
- Who
- A 50-year-old actress
- What
- Was duped of Rs 50,000 by conmen who promised her a role in a web series.
- When
- A complaint was registered on Thursday.
- Where
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- The conmen used fraudulent tactics, including fake job offers and demands for advance payments, to cheat the actress.
- Amount Lost
- Rs 50,000
- Conmen's Claim
- Offered role in 'Dahaad–2' web series
- Fraud Method
- WhatsApp call, fake selection process, advance/registration/costume fees
- Victim's Age
- 50 years old
- Police Action
- Complaint registered, investigation underway to recover funds
- Reporting Helpline
- 1930 Cyber Helpline