Udupi man falls prey to online trading investment scam, loses ₹19.5L
By ETF Desk
A resident of Udupi district has fallen prey to an online trading investment scam, losing a substantial amount of money. According to sources, the victim, who wishes to remain anonymous, was lured into investing in fake trading platforms by scammers posing as financial experts.
The victim, who had invested ₹19.5 lakh in the fake platforms, has now lost the entire amount. This incident highlights the growing concern of online trading investment scams in the region, where unsuspecting individuals are being targeted by scammers.
The Udupi police have been informed of the incident and are investigating the matter. This incident serves as a reminder to be cautious when investing in online trading platforms and to verify the authenticity of such platforms before making any investments.
Source: Google News – Udupi.