'FedEx says your parcel has drugs': The scam that trapped an Indian comedian
Ankita Shrivastav is among millions of Indians who fall prey to cybercrimes every year.
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Ankita Shrivastav is among millions of Indians who fall prey to cybercrimes every year.
Ankita Shrivastav, a Mumbai-based comedian, was scammed by fraudsters posing as FedEx and police officers, leading her to lose ₹900,000. This incident highlights the rise of 'digital arrest' scams in India, where victims are coerced into transferring money under false pretenses.
Ankita Shrivastav, a Mumbai comedian, was deceived by scammers posing as FedEx and police, resulting in a loss of 900,000 rupees after being coerced into authorizing transactions.
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