Bhopal Youth Scammed in Fake Christmas-New Year Party Fraud

• A new online scam targets youth in Bhopal with fake Christmas-New Year house parties and 'stranger meets' via social media.
• Scammers use attractive photos/videos and promises of confidentiality to lure victims into buying tickets for non-existent events.
• In a recent Bhopal incident, Saransh Patel's Instagram page promoted a fake December 14 party, defrauding dozens of young people.
• Victims often hesitate to file police complaints due to fear of reputational damage, enabling scammers to continue their operations.
• Cyber experts advise verifying organizers, venues, and contact details before paying for any social media advertised event.

Why It Matters: Beware of fake online party scams; always verify event details and organizers before paying.