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Indian Gynecologist Loses $132k+ in Crypto Scam on Facebook

Published 10/28/2023, 04:25 PM
Updated 10/28/2023, 04:45 PM
Indian Gynecologist Loses $132k+ in Crypto Scam on Facebook
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  • Indian doctor loses $132k+ in crypto scam following guidance from an online advisor.
  • The fraud involved purchases of BTC, ETH, and USDT with unyielding demand for additional funds.
  • The doctor has filed a complaint, with an ongoing police investigation.

According to a report from Mumbai, India, a gynecologist has found himself in a harrowing situation, having lost a staggering sum of over $132,144, via a crypto scam. The report noted that the doctor lost the funds after engaging with a woman he met online who purportedly offered guidance in crypto investments.

Per the doctor’s complaint filed with India’s central cybercrime police station, the doctor’s ordeal commenced in August 2022. It started with an unsolicited message on Facebook (NASDAQ:META) regarding crypto trading from an individual identifying as Melissa Campbell. According to the report, the doctor and Campbell got talking about crypto investment after the lady positioned herself as a crypto trading expert.

Reportedly, Campbell offered assurances of substantial profits and recommended setting up a trading account. Therefore, the doctor provided personal information, including his mobile number, email address,…

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