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Crime
Thane Couple Loses ₹29.38 Lakh in Online Task Scam Promising High Returns
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🗓 14 Aug 2026, 03:18 PM
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A couple from Thane lost ₹29.38 lakh after falling prey to an online task fraud that promised high returns.
A couple from Thane has reported a loss of ₹29.38 lakh after falling victim to an online task fraud that promised high returns.
The scheme lured them with the prospect of earning substantial income through digital tasks, but the promised returns turned out to be fabricated.
Authorities have been notified and an investigation is underway to trace the operators behind the scheme. The incident serves as a warning to other potential investors about the risks of online task scams.
The scheme lured them with the prospect of earning substantial income through digital tasks, but the promised returns turned out to be fabricated.
Authorities have been notified and an investigation is underway to trace the operators behind the scheme. The incident serves as a warning to other potential investors about the risks of online task scams.