Hyderabad: A student who lured a part-time job through a WhatsApp message lost Rs 1.18 lakh.

Hyderabad: In yet another job scam, a 22-year-old student from Hyderabad fell victim to a WhatsApp message offering a lucrative part-time job.

According to the case details, the student received a WhatsApp message from a mobile number (7099320745): “Hello, Flipchart sellers cordially invite you to try remote part-time work. We really hope you will join us. The job consists of scoring products, it is very simple, and the work is legal and convenient. By completing work daily, you can earn at least Rs.60,000 per month. Your job is to rate products on Flipchart and help merchants increase product visibility and sales.

Scammers also provide a link with a message to receive a job offer. (https://flipkartworkbench.com)

When the victim clicks on the link and enters all their details including bank details and IFSC code, they are instructed to pay the amount stating that it will be multiplied six times.

Thinking that this process was legitimate, the victim transferred Rs.1,18,787 to the account of the scammers. However, after losing money and getting no response from them, they realized it was a fraudulent message and complained for help.

A similar incident

It may be remembered that three people were arrested by the LB Nagar Special Operation Team and the Pocharam IT Corridor Police five days ago in Hyderabad who had cheated them of more than five crore rupees by promising to give them government and IT jobs. sector.

The prime accused worked as a subcontractor to contracting agencies and hired unemployed people to complete the work. He would lure them with fake appointment orders, do the work of updating the data and then promise regular work.

Public advice

1. Be wary of part-time jobs, investment scams, and fake work-from-home and online job offers.

2. Always verify before sharing your financial or personal details.

3. Scammers prey on victims by promoting fake investment apps/websites through various online social media platforms such as Telegram, WhatsApp, X, Instagram and Facebook.

4. Such schemes are fraudulent and do not have the approval of SEBI.

5. Fraudsters use common tactics to lure gullible investors with screenshots of high returns and fake profits. After knowing the details, they deposit a small amount in the victim’s account to gain the victim’s trust.

6. Never believe promises of huge returns.

Helpline: Victims of cybercrime fraud should immediately dial 1930 or by visiting cybercrime.gov.in. For any emergency related to cyber frauds, please call or whatsapp 8712665171.