SaralnamaA cyber scam in Bahadurgarh, Haryana targeted an army civil department employee. Scammers offered ₹42.7 lakh for four old ₹5 notes, tricking the victim into paying ₹93,316. They posed as RBI agents, sent fake logos, and demanded money via scan code. The victim realized the fraud when asked for more money. He filed a police complaint at Sadar Thana. Police have started investigating. To avoid such scams, be wary of suspicious calls or links about old note purchases or investments. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 02:50 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A cyber scam in Bahadurgarh, Haryana targeted an army civil department employee on 9 Sep
- Scammers offered ₹42.7 lakh for four old ₹5 notes, tricking the victim into paying ₹93,316
- They posed as RBI agents, sent fake logos, and demanded money via scan code