Pune Cyber Fraud Alert: Rs 1.3 Crore Lost in 'One Click' Scams; Police Warn Public

• Pune residents lost a staggering Rs 1.30 crore to cyber fraudsters in just a few days through various pretexts.
• Scams included fake stock market investments (Rs 31 lakh, Rs 11.5 lakh), loan blackmail (Rs 41.19 lakh), and work-from-home offers (Rs 12.34 lakh).
• Incidents were reported across multiple areas including Shivajinagar, Kondhwa, Bibwewadi, Bhawani Peth, Pashan, and Katraj.
• Fraudsters gained trust by faking profits, manipulating loan documents, and promising double returns on investments.
• Pune Police urge citizens not to trust unknown investment advice or fake apps, and to report any financial fraud immediately to 1930.

Why It Matters: Cybercriminals swindled Pune citizens out of Rs 1.3 crore via diverse online scams; police warn vigilance.