A 70-year-old woman from Pune fell victim to a share trading scam, resulting in a loss of Rs 2.8 crore.
Pune officials have noted that cyber criminals employ various tactics, such as offering advanced share trading tips, introducing investment monitoring apps, and making promises of prosperity, to deceive victims. A 70-year-old Pune resident believed she had amassed substantial capital gains, totaling Rs 19 crore, as reflected on a mobile trading application she diligently monitored for over a month. Acting on the “bulk trading tips” she received, she executed 16 significant transactions amounting to Rs 2.8 crore between the third week of January and the third week of February, according to authorities. However, her aspirations for a prosperous future turned into …