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Crime
Man loses Rs 3.81 lakh in fake Kerala lottery scam in Mangaluru
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 02:33 AM
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A resident of Mangaluru was swindled of Rs 3.81 lakh after falling for a counterfeit Kerala lottery scheme, according to local reports.
A man from Mangaluru reported that he was duped of Rs 3.81 lakh after being convinced to purchase tickets for a fake Kerala lottery. The victim said the scam unfolded when he was approached by individuals claiming the tickets would fetch high returns once the official draw results were announced.
Kerala's state‑run lottery is a popular legal gambling option across India, and its branding is often misused by fraudsters to lure unsuspecting buyers. In this case, the counterfeit tickets bore markings that mimicked official Kerala lottery designs, leading the victim to believe the offer was legitimate.
Local police were notified of the incident and have opened an investigation to trace the perpetrators. Authorities have urged the public to verify the authenticity of lottery tickets and to report any similar approaches to the nearest police station.
The incident underscores a broader pattern of lottery‑related scams that have been reported in several Indian cities, prompting calls for greater awareness and stricter enforcement against fraudulent operators.
Kerala's state‑run lottery is a popular legal gambling option across India, and its branding is often misused by fraudsters to lure unsuspecting buyers. In this case, the counterfeit tickets bore markings that mimicked official Kerala lottery designs, leading the victim to believe the offer was legitimate.
Local police were notified of the incident and have opened an investigation to trace the perpetrators. Authorities have urged the public to verify the authenticity of lottery tickets and to report any similar approaches to the nearest police station.
The incident underscores a broader pattern of lottery‑related scams that have been reported in several Indian cities, prompting calls for greater awareness and stricter enforcement against fraudulent operators.