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Kerala man loses ₹52 lakh after clicking WhatsApp trading scam advertisement

Jun 4, 2025Kerala, India1 source

Summary

A Kerala man lost Rs 52 lakh after falling victim to a WhatsApp trading scam. The incident occurred when he clicked on an advertisement. The scam involved fraudulent trading activities conducted through WhatsApp. The victim was deceived into transferring a large sum of money to scammers. The incident highlights the growing threat of online scams in the region.

Incident Details

Domain
Fraud & Financial
Mechanism
conduct
Platforms
Recipient
IndividualA Kerala man
Dimensions
economic

Sources

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