Gujarat Loan‑Phone Scam Surpasses 100 Cases, Targets Poor with Expensive Phones

Police in Gujarat have recorded more than 100 cases of a loan‑phone scam that targets the economically weaker sections. The gang lures victims into buying expensive mobile phones under the pretext of a loan, only to abscond with the devices. Authorities are investigating the network and have urged anyone who has fallen prey to the scheme to report the incident. The crackdown comes as the scam has been reported across several districts in the state. Victims are advised to verify the legitimacy of any loan offers before purchasing high‑end phones.