Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Navi Mumbai Graduate Duped of ₹39.89 Lakh in Google Review Scam
A recent graduate in Navi Mumbai was tricked into a scam involving fake Google reviews.
Someone contacted them through WhatsApp and promised high returns if they invested in a product.
They were asked to use an app called 'Mint' and were initially offered small amounts for posting reviews.
However, they were later asked for bigger payments.
The victim transferred nearly 40 lakhs to various accounts but couldn't withdraw the money, as they were constantly asked for more payments, including income tax.
The person then realized the scam and contacted the police.
A 26-year-old commerce graduate lost ₹39.89 lakh in a scam.
The victim was approached via WhatsApp with promises of returns for posting Google reviews.
She was directed to invest through an application called 'Mint'.
Payments were made via multiple UPI IDs and bank accounts.
The victim was asked for more money for withdrawal, eventually realizing she was scammed.
- Who
- A 26-year-old commerce graduate from Taloja, Navi Mumbai
- What
- Lost ₹39.89 lakh to a Google review investment scam
- When
- Approached on September 4th, with incidents following.
- Where
- Navi Mumbai
- Why
- Lured by promises of high returns for posting Google reviews and investing in BTCUSDT
- Amount Lost
- ₹39.89 Lakh
- Victim
- 26-year-old commerce graduate from Taloja, Navi Mumbai
- Scam Type
- Fake Google Review Investment
- Initial Contact
- WhatsApp groups
- Investment App
- Mint
- Banks Used
- UCO, Federal, SBI, Bandhan, Yes, HDFC, Axis
- Police Status
- Cheating case registered, investigation ongoing
