KBC-Related Online Scam: Scammers Steal Rs.11 Lakh by Promising Nexon Car
KBC-Related Online Scam: Scammers Steal Rs.11 Lakh by Promising Nexon Car
In Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, a man has been swindled of ₹11 lakh in a deceptive online scheme involving the popular TV game show, “Kaun Banega Crorepati” (KBC). The individual was misled into believing he had won a Nexon car, only to be trapped in an elaborate scam.
The incident began when the victim encountered a dubious link purporting to be part of a KBC contest. After engaging with the link and answering several questions, he was initially informed that he had won a Nexon car. However, the scammers quickly shifted their offer, proposing instead a cash prize of ₹8.5 lakh. To receive this cash prize, they requested a registration fee of ₹1,200, which the victim promptly paid.
Despite the initial payment, the fraudsters continued to solicit more money through various transactions, eventually defrauding the man of a total of ₹11 lakh. When he realized he had been deceived, he reported the fraud to the local cyber police.
Acting on his complaint, local authorities took swift action by freezing several bank accounts connected to the scam and placing ₹2 lakh on hold. Assistant Superintendent of Police Rajesh Kumar confirmed the ongoing investigation. “A man working at a goldsmith shop was defrauded of ₹11 lakh in a scam related to a KBC entry. After receiving a complaint, the police have taken steps to recover ₹2 lakh by freezing bank accounts. The victim continued to send money after receiving a fake KBC link on Facebook, believing he had won a Nexon car. The case is now with the Cyber Crime Police Station, and further investigation is underway,” ASP Kumar stated.
Authorities are advising the public to exercise caution and verify the legitimacy of online contests to avoid falling prey to similar scams.
