Professor, 65, falls for fake stock trading apps, loses Rs 1.2cr

A promise of massive stock market returns cost a 65-year-old engineering college professor Rs 1.2 crore after he fell victim to a WhatsApp investment scam. Fraudsters allegedly lured him into downloading fake trading apps and persuaded him to transfer money to bank accounts they provided, promising substantial profits.

Nov 7, 2026 - 20:00
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Professor, 65, falls for fake stock trading apps, loses Rs 1.2cr
A promise of massive stock market returns cost a 65-year-old engineering college professor Rs 1.2 crore after he fell victim to a WhatsApp investment scam. Fraudsters allegedly lured him into downloading fake trading apps and persuaded him to transfer money to bank accounts they provided, promising substantial profits.

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