Youtube Ad Fraud: Many people in India are becoming victims of fraud in the name of online investment. Fraudsters cheat them of huge amount by luring them to earn quick money. One such case has come to light, where a government doctor found it difficult to click on a YouTube advertisement. This matter is from Tamil Nadu. In the advertisement, a way to earn money through investment in the share market was explained. The doctor lost Rs 76.5 lakh after falling prey to this advertisement.
How did the fraud happen?
The doctor, who is a professor in a government medical college, saw this advertisement on YouTube. As soon as they clicked on it, they were added to a WhatsApp group. Some people in this group, claiming to be experienced investors, were telling the tricks of earning money from the stock market. According to a report, the professor joined this group and gradually started believing their words. In the initial days, this WhatsApp group gave the doctor information about investing in the stock market, which made him feel that these people were really helpful. The group was being run by a person named Diwakar Singh, who often gave tips on buying and selling shares. The doctor trusted these people and also opened an account on an online trading platform.
The people present in the group assured the doctor that if he invested on his instructions, he would get huge profits. He claimed that his money would be invested in shares of big companies of India and America. The fraudsters lured 30% profit by taking some shares and names of new companies, due to which the doctor handed over Rs 76.5 lakh to them in three weeks.
Complaint lodged with police
When the doctor tried to withdraw his money on October 22, he was told that he would have to deposit another Rs 50 lakh, which was a fake institution. The doctor became suspicious of this and felt that he had been cheated. After this he immediately lodged a complaint with the police. Police is investigating this matter.
What are the ways to avoid it?
According to police and cyber security experts, people should beware of such online advertisements that lure people to earn quick money. Experts advise not to click on links sent by strangers and do not share your bank information with any unknown group.
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