Alert: Doctor saw an advertisement on Facebook, clicked on it and got cheated of Rs 36 lakh..

Cases of online fraud related to investment are increasing rapidly in India. One such case has come to light from Kolkata, where a doctor lost Rs 36 lakh after falling prey to an advertisement seen on Facebook. According to reports, this fraud lasted for about two months.

This is how he got trapped in the trap of fraudsters.

According to the report, this doctor, a resident of Barasat, saw an advertisement on Facebook that looked like a financial investment platform. To earn more and get better investment advice, he clicked on this advertisement. The advertisement took him directly to a WhatsApp group, which was claiming to give stock market-related tips and investment advice.

The admins and fake members in the group were constantly sending messages that made this platform look completely real. On their repeated persuasion, the doctor started investing. He invested a total of Rs 36 lakh through 10 different transactions.

The problem started when the doctor tried to withdraw his profits. Neither did he get the invested money nor could he log into his investment account. Then he realized that he had been cheated. After this, he complained with the police.

Police arrested the main accused.
The state CID started the investigation and during the investigation arrested 34-year-old film producer and businessman Prasenjit Ranjan Nath from the Madurdaha area of ​​​​Anandapur. According to the police, Nath is the main beneficiary of this fraud. Investigation revealed that out of the cheated amount, Rs 18 lakh was transferred to Nath's company The Local Brand Shop. Nath is currently in police custody and the police are investigating the matter in depth so that other people involved can also be traced.

Police warning
The police have appealed to the general public not to trust any investment advertisement seen on social media. On platforms like Facebook, anyone can run advertisements by paying money. Because of this, cybercriminals often cheat innocent people by using such platforms.

Ways to avoid online investment fraud
Before clicking on any online advertisement, check its authenticity. Especially advertisements that promise high profits or quick money.

Check the legitimacy of any investment platform by visiting official government websites like SEBI.

Do not join unknown WhatsApp or Telegram groups unless it is run by a certified organization.

Never share your banking details or personal information on unofficial channels.

Seek investment advice only from certified financial advisors.

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