Karnataka Advocate Falls Victim to Elaborate Trump Hotel Investment Scam, Losing Nearly ₹6 Lakh

Haveri, India — A 38-year-old advocate in Karnataka fell victim to a sophisticated scam that involved cybercriminals duping him of approximately ₹6 lakh through a fake investment opportunity. The scammers lured him into investing in a fraudulent scheme centered on Trump Hotels, promising substantial returns on his contributions. The scheme utilized an AI-generated video featuring a digital representation of former U.S. President Donald Trump, effectively captivating the lawyer’s attention. Following his discovery of this investment opportunity on YouTube in January, he engaged with the content, which directed him to download a mobile application that appeared … Read more

Mumbai Lawyer Swindled Out of ₹5 Lakh by Fraudsters Impersonating Crime Branch Officers

Mumbai, India – A Mumbai attorney was recently defrauded of 500,000 Indian Rupees (approximately $6,000) by individuals impersonating officers from the local crime branch, highlighting a rising concern over sophisticated phone scams in the region. The incident reportedly unfolded when the lawyer received a call from someone claiming to be an official who accused him of being involved in serious criminal activities. According to local authorities, the caller was persuasive and authoritative, informing the lawyer that his name was linked to illegal transactions and that an urgent investigation was underway. To resolve the alleged issues … Read more