An increasing number of romance and matrimonial scams in India are targeting women, exploiting their aspirations for agency in intimate relationships. In recent incidents, a 32-year-old woman from Delhi lost Rs 23.5 lakh to a fake investment website, and a 37-year-old pregnant woman from Navi Mumbai was defrauded of Rs 54,30,000. The Navi Mumbai cyber police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act. Additionally, a 42-year-old woman named Shweta Patel scammed $1.5 million from a Bradenton man by posing as a federal agent and involving a mysterious figure known as 'King'.
42-YO Shweta Patel scammed $1.5 million from a Bradenton man by posing as a federal agent and involving a mysterious figure 'King'. https://t.co/y41vxhvMIa
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#Stockmarket Scam: Delhi Women Loses Over 23 Lakhs- Here's How You Safeguard Yourself https://t.co/Gbgzie16A8
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A 37-yr-old pregnant woman from Airoli in Navi Mumbai fell victim to fraudsters who scammed her of Rs 54,30,000. The Navi Mumbai cyber police registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act. Read: https://t.co/tt97NayRaE https://t.co/MoPDrfitUk
In yet another case of cyber fraud, a 32-year-old woman from #Delhi lost Rs 23.5 lakh to a ‘fake’ investment website. Details here 🔗 https://t.co/YmBZKi5rBK https://t.co/8oYMiwOIa4
An ever-growing number of romance and matrimonial scams in India prey on the rising aspirations of women, with fraudsters capitalizing on their demand for agency in intimate relationships, writes @snigdhapoonam for @newlinesmag. https://t.co/zCmHKAp2BL