How ‘Diwali gift’ scam message on WhatsApp cost Bengaluru techie Rs 4.5 Lakh – Times of India
A Bengaluru techie lost Rs 4.5 lakh in a gift card scam after receiving a fraudulent WhatsApp message, seemingly from his boss. He bought and shared Apple voucher codes, later discovering the scam through HR. An FIR was filed, and police have begun investigating. Victims face challenges as Apple support operates only during weekdays. A…