Youth loses more than 2 lakh to fraudsters in WhatsApp in Tamil Nadu

Police are searching for a gang who allegedly duped 2.54 lakh rupees from a young man from Erode claiming he could do business online.

Must admit, social web sites have made many improvements in our lives. In the blink of an eye we can even talk to someone in the next corner of the world. The main reason for such beautiful moment is these social media sites. Apart from the advantages, there are disadvantages too where a few gangs trap others in their fraudulent work. Sudarshan, a young man from Erode, is one who was betrayed by sending money to such a gang.

Work

Sudarshan hails from MGR town in Nanjai Uthukuli area of ​​Erode district. The 20-year-old has been looking for work through social media websites. He came across a group who was familiar with him and they proposed to start an online business.

As Sudarshan showed interest in starting up the new venture, he was added to a WhatsApp group. The group allegedly claims to give a commission if they sell whatever they give.

Investment

Sudarshan, who decided to sell the given item through WhatsApp, had deposited Rs 2.54 lakh in a particular bank account that was instructed in the group. Within a few days, the gang sent some items and offered a discount of 75,000 rupees.

But in the next few days, Sudarshan was removed from the WhatsApp group and the group was disabled. Sudarshan was shocked and lodged a complaint to the Erode District Cyber ​​Crime Unit. Cybercrime police have now registered a case and are searching the gang that has laundered money claiming to start an online business.

People in the area are shocked to learn that such fraudulent gangs exist that has duped them of Rs 2.54 lakh in an attempt to start an online business.