Doctor Falls Victim to Online Scam in Pursuit of Doubling Money

In a case reported from the capital city Shimla, a doctor became a victim of a scam while trying to double his money by investing in illegal online applications. Driven by greed, the doctor invested around 18 lakh INR of his and his wife’s money, hoping to double it. However, he soon realized that he had lost 20 lakh INR in the process.

According to the Cyber Crime Police, people are falling prey to fraudulent applications promising doubled investments through platforms like online registered Telegram, Bitcoin, and Binance. Scammers lure victims by promising to double their invested amount within one to three years.

Similarly, the doctor had been investing money in an online application since 2021. Initially, he saw returns on his investments, which led him to invest a total of 20 lakh INR. When the application suddenly shut down, the doctor realized the scam and reported the incident to the Cyber Crime Police.

Authorities advise people not to invest in such illegal applications and to verify the authenticity of online applications by consulting experts at the police or the bank. Such scams are primarily operated from West Bengal, Mumbai, and the United States, targeting educated individuals.