Cyber Scams Devastate Victims' Life Savings Across Delhi

In the past year, an elderly English tutor, a working woman, and two students from Delhi have become victims of different online scams that have wiped out their life savings. The scams, ranging from fake police calls and job offers to investment frauds, demonstrate how criminals are using new methods to target vulnerable citizens and siphon funds through multiple accounts, making recovery almost impossible.

According to the reports, each victim followed a similar pattern of initial trust-building, continuous pressure, and quick fund diversion, resulting in major financial losses and emotional trauma. For example, a 78-year-old English tutor from east Delhi received a call from someone claiming to be a police officer, accusing him of money laundering and threatening to confiscate his house. The scammers instructed him to transfer a total of Rs 13 lakh to various accounts, and a year later, he is yet to recover his money.

In another case, a 40-year-old woman from Ashok Vihar was duped after responding to an online advertisement promoting a stock trading app. She ended up transferring Rs 21 lakh to accounts in different states, only to be told that the money would only be released if she invested more. The fraudsters then blocked her access, and she has not received a single rupee back.

These incidents highlight the growing threat of cyber fraud and the need for greater vigilance among citizens to protect their financial well-being.