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Crime
Delhi: Priest Scammed of ₹1.25 Lakh Posing as Customer Care Official
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 06 Jul 2026, 09:46 PM
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A priest in East Delhi's Laxmi Nagar fell victim to a cyber fraud of ₹1.25 lakh after searching for a hospital's helpline number on Google. The scammer posed as a customer care executive.
In a brazen act of cybercrime, a priest in the Laxmi Nagar area of East Delhi has been defrauded of ₹1.25 lakh. The incident occurred when the victim searched for a hospital's helpline number using Google. The fraudsters exploited this search, impersonating customer care officials to carry out the scam.
The victim's attempt to find legitimate contact information for medical assistance was tragically turned into an opportunity for criminals. By posing as representatives of the hospital or a related service, the accused allegedly tricked the priest into divulging sensitive information or making payments, leading to the significant financial loss.
This case highlights the growing threat of online scams where individuals seeking help are targeted. Authorities are investigating the incident, emphasizing the need for caution when using online search engines for critical services and verifying contact details through official channels.
The victim's attempt to find legitimate contact information for medical assistance was tragically turned into an opportunity for criminals. By posing as representatives of the hospital or a related service, the accused allegedly tricked the priest into divulging sensitive information or making payments, leading to the significant financial loss.
This case highlights the growing threat of online scams where individuals seeking help are targeted. Authorities are investigating the incident, emphasizing the need for caution when using online search engines for critical services and verifying contact details through official channels.