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Crime
Online Scam Promises Rs 4.80 Lakh Bank Policy Bonus, Victims Lose Money in Jalandhar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 10:31 PM
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Authorities in Jalandhar have reported an online fraud that lured victims with a promised bank policy bonus of Rs 4.80 lakh, resulting in financial loss.
Jalandhar police have registered a case of online fraud in which perpetrators advertised a guaranteed bank policy bonus of Rs 4.80 lakh. The scheme attracted several individuals who transferred money in expectation of receiving the promised amount.
The fraudsters used digital platforms, including social media messages and email, to present the offer as a legitimate banking incentive. Victims were instructed to provide personal and financial details, after which the promised bonus never materialised.
Law enforcement agencies have launched an investigation to trace the culprits and recover the lost funds. Officials have urged the public to verify any unsolicited financial offers and to report suspicious communications to the nearest police station.
The incident underscores the growing prevalence of cyber‑crimes targeting unsuspecting investors in Punjab, prompting a call for heightened awareness and stricter online security measures.
The fraudsters used digital platforms, including social media messages and email, to present the offer as a legitimate banking incentive. Victims were instructed to provide personal and financial details, after which the promised bonus never materialised.
Law enforcement agencies have launched an investigation to trace the culprits and recover the lost funds. Officials have urged the public to verify any unsolicited financial offers and to report suspicious communications to the nearest police station.
The incident underscores the growing prevalence of cyber‑crimes targeting unsuspecting investors in Punjab, prompting a call for heightened awareness and stricter online security measures.