Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Mumbai Resident Duped in Fake Dollar Exchange Scam
Someone in Mumbai was tricked out of money.
Three people contacted a 33-year-old and offered to sell him US dollars at a discount.
The person gave them 3 lakh rupees, but the scammers never gave him the dollars.
When the victim tried to contact them, they didn't respond.
The police were informed and they have filed a case against the three people who cheated the victim.
The police are now investigating this scam.
A Mumbai resident was cheated out of Rs 3 lakh.
The scam involved a fake exchange of US dollars.
The victim was contacted by the fraudsters between October 18 and 20.
The money was collected in Navi Mumbai's Ghansoli area.
An FIR has been registered against the three fraudsters.
- Who
- A 33-year-old Mumbai resident.
- What
- Was cheated of Rs 3 lakh in a fake dollar exchange scam.
- When
- Between October 18 and 20.
- Where
- Navi Mumbai.
- Why
- The fraudsters offered cheaper USD rates but did not provide the dollars after receiving the money.
- Victim
- 33-year-old Mumbai resident
- Amount Stolen
- Rs 3 lakh
- Scam Type
- Fake dollar exchange
- Date of Contact
- October 18-20
- Location of Crime
- Navi Mumbai's Ghansoli area
- Police Station
- Rabale police station