New Online Scam: “Pregnancy Job” Fraud Dupes Man of ₹11 Lakh – Clicked One Ad, Lost Everything!
Pune Contractor Loses ₹11 Lakh in Bizarre “Pregnant Job Service” Scam
Cybercriminals are getting more creative by the day, using shocking and unusual methods to lure victims. In a strange new cyber scam reported from Pune, a local contractor lost ₹11 lakh after clicking on an online advertisement that promised “pregnancy-related services.” What looked like a random ad turned out to be a sophisticated cyber trap.
The incident has once again highlighted how online scams are evolving—from fake job offers and lottery schemes to bizarre “pregnancy job” cons. Authorities have warned users to stay alert and not engage with any suspicious or explicit online ads.
How the Scam Unfolded
According to a report by Dainik Bhaskar, the victim, a contractor from Pune, received a pop-up ad featuring a woman’s picture and a message that read: “Looking for a man to make me pregnant.” Out of curiosity, he clicked on the ad and was soon contacted by people claiming to represent a company named “All India Pregnant Job Service.”
They sent him a video and a registration link, followed by offers of different “packages” and “confidential services.” The scammers told him that everything would be handled online and demanded payments in stages—for registration, membership, processing, and confidentiality.
Before he realized the deception, the victim had transferred over ₹11 lakh through multiple online payments. Pune Police, led by Senior Inspector Chandrashekhar Rawat, confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine whether the racket is connected to a larger national-level or playboy service network.
Not an Isolated Incident
This isn’t the first time such a scam has surfaced. In February 2024, a similar case was reported in Vaishali, where a 27-year-old labourer fell victim to the same “pregnancy offer” fraud. The man clicked on a Facebook ad that promised ₹15 lakh for helping a woman conceive. Financially struggling, he engaged with the scammers, who eventually drained all his savings through multiple payments.
These cases show how scammers exploit human curiosity, need, and vulnerability using intimate or sensational offers.
How to Protect Yourself from Such Cyber Frauds
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Don’t Believe in Secret or “Private Job” Offers:
Any online ad offering confidential, intimate, or high-paying jobs should be treated as a red flag. -
Avoid Sharing Personal Information:
Never share private photos, videos, bank details, or ID documents on chats or video calls with unknown people. -
Think Before Clicking on Links:
Always verify the authenticity of online ads. If it sounds too strange or too good to be true, it probably is. -
Report Immediately:
If you receive suspicious messages or fall victim to such scams, report it at cybercrime.gov.in or call the cyber helpline number 1930. -
Stay Updated on New Scam Trends:
Cybercriminals keep changing their tactics. Regularly follow cyber safety updates from trusted news or government sources.
Police and Expert Advice
Cyber experts emphasize that scams like these work on psychological manipulation. They trick people into paying under emotional or confidential pretenses. Police urge users to avoid interacting with explicit or sensational online ads and immediately block such links.
Authorities are also considering new guidelines to monitor fraudulent advertisements appearing on social media and random websites.
