Man loses ₹49,999 to fraudsters posing as vehicle sellers on Instagram (opens original article in a new tab)

A man lost ₹49,999 to fraudsters on Instagram who pretended to be vehicle sellers and requested multiple payments under false pretenses.

• A 26-year-old man lost ₹49,999 to fraudsters on Instagram who posed as vehicle sellers.
• Fraudsters requested Aadhaar details, location, and multiple payments including GPS tracking charges.
• The victim contacted the cybercrime helpline and police registered a case against the fraudsters.