Mangaluru: A man allegedly lost Rs 6.4 lakh in an online scam. The complainant stated that the incident took place when he was browsing the Telegram page on Aug 24 and came across information on a page of an online clothing brand, saying that part-time jobs were available and that commissions would be earned. Believing this, the complainant clicked on the given link and joined a group.Later, in that group, a person identified as Pratima, on call, explained the matter and instructed the complainant to transfer money through RTGS. Accordingly, on Aug 28, the complainant transferred Rs 1 lakh from his bank account to an account in the Bank of Maharashtra. Subsequently, the unknown persons again instructed him to transfer more money. On the same day, the complainant transferred Rs 2 lakh to an account in City Union Bank and Rs 3.4 lakh to an account in IDFC First Bank. In total, the complainant alleged that he transferred Rs 6.4 lakh online to the accounts specified by the unknown persons.The said unknown persons assured the complainant that the money would be returned and told him not to panic. Later, they stated that if he transferred more money, only then would the amounts already paid be refunded. When the complainant did not receive any refund, he realised that he had been cheated, and on Sept11, he demanded his money back. Since the money was not returned, it became clear that fraud was committed, he alleged. He lodged a complaint by calling the Cyber Crime helpline number 1930 and subsequently approached the police station to file a complaint. A case has been registered at Barke police station.
