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Woman in Moga, Punjab Falls Victim to Online Clothing Order Scam, Loses Millions
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 05:19 PM
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A woman in Moga was duped through an online scheme that pretended to cancel a clothing order, resulting in the loss of several million rupees. Police say the perpetrators have been identified.
Moga, Punjab – Local police have uncovered a cyber‑fraud case in which a woman was lured into believing her online clothing order had to be cancelled. The fraudsters used the cancellation pretext to gain access to her bank details and transferred multiple millions of rupees out of her account.
Investigators traced the digital footprints of the suspects and confirmed that the scam was orchestrated through a series of fake messages and a counterfeit website that mimicked a popular apparel retailer. The victim, who wishes to remain unnamed, reported the unauthorized withdrawals after noticing a sudden depletion of funds.
The Moga police cyber‑crime unit says it has successfully identified the individuals behind the operation and is in the process of filing charges. Authorities have advised the public to verify the authenticity of online communications, especially those involving financial transactions, to prevent similar incidents.
While the exact amount stolen has not been disclosed, officials described it as “several million rupees.” The case highlights the growing sophistication of online fraud targeting residents of smaller towns across the state.
Police continue to urge anyone who receives suspicious requests related to order cancellations or payment confirmations to contact the nearest police station or the cyber‑crime helpline immediately.
Investigators traced the digital footprints of the suspects and confirmed that the scam was orchestrated through a series of fake messages and a counterfeit website that mimicked a popular apparel retailer. The victim, who wishes to remain unnamed, reported the unauthorized withdrawals after noticing a sudden depletion of funds.
The Moga police cyber‑crime unit says it has successfully identified the individuals behind the operation and is in the process of filing charges. Authorities have advised the public to verify the authenticity of online communications, especially those involving financial transactions, to prevent similar incidents.
While the exact amount stolen has not been disclosed, officials described it as “several million rupees.” The case highlights the growing sophistication of online fraud targeting residents of smaller towns across the state.
Police continue to urge anyone who receives suspicious requests related to order cancellations or payment confirmations to contact the nearest police station or the cyber‑crime helpline immediately.