Bengaluru tech professional loses ₹17 lakh to Telegram work-from-home scam in India
Summary
A Bengaluru-based technology professional was defrauded of ₹17 lakh in a Telegram-based "work-from-home" scam. The victim was targeted through a fraudulent job opportunity advertised on the Telegram platform. The scam involved convincing the individual to send money under the pretense of a remote work arrangement. The incident was reported in a news article by Hindustan Times. The financial loss occurred in Bengaluru, India. The victim is now seeking assistance from authorities to recover the stolen funds.
Incident Details
Domain
Fraud & Financial
Mechanism
conduct
Platforms
Recipient
IndividualA Bengaluru techie
Dimensions
economic
Sources
2He’s not a CIBC customer. So how did a fraudster open a line of credit in his name? - Global News
Google News Historical Backfill·May 12, 2025
Bengaluru techie duped of ₹17 lakh in Telegram-based ‘work-from-home’ fraud: Report | Bengaluru - Hindustan Times
Google News Historical Backfill·Apr 20, 2025
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