Student Victim of Work-From-Home Cyber Fraud

A 22-year-old student in Mumbai was defrauded of Rs 90,000 from her father's pension by cybercriminals posing as a job recruiter. The victim was asked to pay for registration and other fees. A case has been filed by Santacruz police, and investigations are ongoing.

A 22-year-old woman in Mumbai was allegedly defrauded of Rs 90,000 from her father's pension by cybercriminals posing as job recruiters, police said on Monday.

According to the complaint, the student received a call on Saturday from an unknown number offering her a work-from-home job at a stationery company.

The caller allegedly asked her to transfer money for registration fees, health insurance, and other requirements, which led her to pay Rs 90,000. She realized the scam upon finding online reviews declaring the company fake. The Santacruz police have registered a case under relevant laws and are investigating the incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)