Archive · 27 Dec 2025
GV Prakash and Pankaj Kumar Scammed Online
Two men, GV Prakash Kumar and Pankaj Kumar, were tricked by scammers online.
GV Prakash was scammed on X (formerly Twitter) by someone who shared a fake image of a woman in need.
He sent Rs 20,000 to help, but it was a trick.
Pankaj Kumar was scammed on WhatsApp.
A woman pretending to be from American Express offered to upgrade his SBI credit card.
She sent him links, and when he clicked them, she hacked his phone and stole ₹1.73 lakh.
Both cases show how important it is to be careful and verify things before sending money or clicking on links from strangers.
GV Prakash Kumar was scammed on X (formerly Twitter) by a fake emotional story and sent Rs 20,000.
Pankaj Kumar was defrauded of ₹1.73 lakh after clicking on WhatsApp links sent by scammers pretending to upgrade his SBI credit card.
Scammers used fake images, stories, and upgrade offers to manipulate both victims.
Both incidents highlight the importance of verifying stories and links before taking any action.
Chandigarh Police have registered an FIR and are investigating Pankaj Kumar's case.
- Who
- GV Prakash Kumar and Pankaj Kumar
- What
- Fell victim to online scams
- When
- A few days ago and November 4, 2025
- Where
- On X (formerly Twitter) and WhatsApp
- Why
- Scammers used fake images, stories, and upgrade offers to manipulate them
- Victim 1
- GV Prakash Kumar
- Victim 2
- Pankaj Kumar
- Amount Lost 1
- Rs 20,000
- Amount Lost 2
- ₹1.73 lakh
- Platform 1
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Platform 2
- Scam Type 1
- Emotional manipulation
- Scam Type 2
- Credit card hacking
- Scammer's Tactic 1
- Fake image and story
- Scammer's Tactic 2
- Fake upgrade offer
