In Dhanbad, Jharkhand, cyber thugs have adopted a new method of cheating. Now these thugs are targeting the youth with the help of honeytrap. Thugs are stealing thousands of rupees from the pockets of youth by luring them in the name of call girls. Due to fear of local law, the victims are not able to even lodge a complaint with the police, due to which the thugs have become emboldened.
How to cheat?
trap in the name of call girl
Cyber thugs trap the youth by making a fake mobile number viral through social media and other means. When you make a WhatsApp call on this number, the fraudsters pretend to send a call girl. Youths are sent pictures of girls and are also made to talk to unknown girls to gain confidence.
Money demand and QR code game
After contacting on WhatsApp, Rs 500 is first asked. A QR code is sent for this amount. After payment the photos of the girls are sent. After this, three thousand to seven thousand rupees are demanded per hour. Youth easily get trapped in this strategy of fraud and transfer money.
Hotel decided based on location
Cyber thugs ask for location on WhatsApp and based on this give options of nearby hotels. It is said that the girl will be found in a certain room of a certain hotel. But, before giving the hotel room number, a condition is imposed to transfer the entire amount.
When do you feel cheated?
After transferring the money, when the victims ask for the hotel room number, the fraudsters start demanding more money from them. The youth feel cheated when repeatedly asked for money. When they ask for their money back, the swindlers become abusive and stop the conversation.
The web is spreading rapidly
Such incidents are becoming increasingly discussed in Dhanbad. Due to fear of local law, most of the victims are not filing complaint with the police, due to which cyber thugs are getting an open field.
How to avoid this kind of fraud?
- Stay away from fake advertisements: Do not trust any unknown numbers or promotions that you see on social media.
- Don’t share personal details: Avoid sharing your location and other information.
- Do not transfer money: Get complete information before sending money to an unknown person online.
- Inform the police: If you are a victim of fraud, contact the police immediately.
police statement
Dhanbad Police said that investigation into the matter has been started. People have been appealed to be cautious of such fake calls and messages and immediately report any suspicious activity to the police.
