Virag Doshi of Dhandhuka in Ahmedabad district fell victim to the virtual number scam.

In recent times, cyber criminals have been using virtual numbers associated with the +92 country code, which are commonly associated with Pakistan, to carry out various fraudulent activities. Sadly, a 24-year-old man from Gujarat fell victim to such a scam, losing Rs 7 lakh in the hope of getting the iPhone 14 as a free gift. The incident highlights the growing concern over these fraudulent schemes and the need for increased awareness and vigilance against such cybercrimes.

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according to a report by times of IndiaThere has been an alarming rise in scams, with fraudsters using deceptive tactics such as claiming to be a person from Dubai (‘Bhai Dubai se call karenge’) to lure people into their nets. These scammers lure their targets with attractive prizes, such as a discounted brand-new iPhone 14 allegedly from Dubai. Unfortunately, many victims fall prey to these offers, unaware of the possible consequences. The alarming rise in such scams highlights the urgent need for public awareness and caution when dealing with unsolicited offers and calls from unknown sources.

In another unfortunate incident, Virag Doshi of Dhandhuka in Ahmedabad district fell victim to a virtual number scam. He reportedly received a message from ‘big brother and little brother’ on his Instagram account, informing him that he had won a free iPhone 14. However, to claim the prize, they were asked to pay a token fee of Rs 3,000 through UPI.

Trusting the message, Virag starts making the payment but later learns that he has fallen into the trap and lost his money in the fraudulent scheme. Eager to get the free iPhone 14, Virag Doshi eagerly paid the token fee of Rs 3,000 as per the instructions.

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He got a call from someone claiming to be ‘big brother’ from Dubai assuring him delivery of iPhone 14 and a watch at Surat airport. Another person named ‘Sanjay Sharma’ later asked for an additional Rs 8,000 for delivery. Trusting the scammers, Doshi paid the amount but never received the promised goods. Shockingly, he later came to know that Rs 6.76 lakh was debited from his bank account between April 18 and May 7 due to the scam.

According to Inspector PN Zinzuwadia of Dhandhuka police, Virag Doshi, a 24-year-old businessman, had unknowingly transferred money to the scamsters without knowing the huge amount he was paying.

In recent times, cyber criminals have been using virtual numbers associated with the +92 country code, which are commonly associated with Pakistan, to carry out various fraudulent activities. Sadly, a 24-year-old man from Gujarat fell victim to such a scam, losing Rs 7 lakh in the hope of getting the iPhone 14 as a free gift. The incident highlights the growing concern over these fraudulent schemes and the need for increased awareness and vigilance against such cybercrimes.

See also: ‘Soon we will say goodbye..’ Elon Musk plans to retire Twitter’s iconic bird and replace it with a new ‘X’ logo

according to a report by times of IndiaThere has been an alarming rise in scams, with fraudsters using deceptive tactics such as claiming to be a person from Dubai (‘Bhai Dubai se call karenge’) to lure people into their nets. These scammers lure their targets with attractive prizes, such as a discounted brand-new iPhone 14 allegedly from Dubai. Unfortunately, many victims fall prey to these offers, unaware of the possible consequences. The alarming rise in such scams highlights the urgent need for public awareness and caution when dealing with unsolicited offers and calls from unknown sources.

In another unfortunate incident, Virag Doshi of Dhandhuka in Ahmedabad district fell victim to a virtual number scam. He reportedly received a message from ‘big brother and little brother’ on his Instagram account, informing him that he had won a free iPhone 14. However, to claim the prize, they were asked to pay a token fee of Rs 3,000 through UPI.

Trusting the message, Virag starts making the payment but later learns that he has fallen into the trap and lost his money in the fraudulent scheme. Eager to get the free iPhone 14, Virag Doshi eagerly paid the token fee of Rs 3,000 as per the instructions.

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He got a call from someone claiming to be ‘big brother’ from Dubai assuring him delivery of iPhone 14 and a watch at Surat airport. Another person named ‘Sanjay Sharma’ later asked for an additional Rs 8,000 for delivery. Trusting the scammers, Doshi paid the amount but never received the promised goods. Shockingly, he later came to know that Rs 6.76 lakh was debited from his bank account between April 18 and May 7 due to the scam.

According to Inspector PN Zinzuwadia of Dhandhuka police, Virag Doshi, a 24-year-old businessman, had unknowingly transferred money to the scamsters without knowing the huge amount he was paying.