Pune Techie Loses Rs 17.6 Lakh After He 'Liked' Online Videos

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Aparna Singh

Online scams are rising in India, even tricking tech-savvy individuals.

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Now, a Pune techie lost Rs 17.6 lakh in a 'like to earn' job scam, as per TOI.

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He came across the job ad on social media.

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The victim did simple tasks like liking videos between December 1 to 6.

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The scam was reported to the cybercrime cell on December 7.

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His money was sent to accounts in Kochi, Jaipur, Malda, and Itarasi.

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The exact scam method is unclear, but scammers often ask victims to invest for higher returns.

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Real opportunities won't pay for simple tasks such as liking YouTube videos.

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People should avoid sharing personal details, including Aadhaar and PAN.

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