Mumbai doctor loses Rs 2.98 lakh in online cricket ticket scam

Mumbai: A doctor from Vile Parle East has fallen victim to a cyber scam, reportedly losing nearly Rs 3 lakh while attempting to buy cricket match tickets online. The case highlights how fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to target unsuspecting residents.    

According to the news reports, on March 3, the doctor came across a post on Instagram by an account named SkyEvents Enterprises offering tickets for the India–England cricket match. After contacting the account to purchase four tickets, the accused sent a UPI QR code for payment.

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The accused remained in constant contact through an unknown mobile number, but neither delivered the tickets nor returned the money, reports the Lokmat Times.

While this doctor’s case drew attention, other victims in Mumbai have also fallen prey to cyber scams, including an elderly woman and a government officer, who lost Rs 1.10 lakh and Rs 81,422, respectively, through fake calls and phishing attempts. Police have registered cases in all incidents and are investigating using mobile numbers, bank account details, and social media traces.  

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