Haryana Man Duped of ₹10.2 Lakh by Facebook Scammer Impersonating Relative

A resident of Bagdu Kalan in Jind district, Haryana, lost ₹10.2 lakh after cybercriminals impersonated a close relative on Facebook, claiming to urgently need funds while in London. The police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

The victim, Bajrang, received a Facebook message on July 7 from someone posing as his wife’s maternal aunt’s son. The scammer claimed to be stuck in London due to a dispute and needed ₹12 lakh for medical treatment. To make the story more convincing, he shared fake bank transfer slips totaling ₹26 lakh, claiming they were pending clearance.

Believing the plea, Bajrang transferred money in multiple installments between July 7 and 10, totaling ₹10.2 lakh. The scam was uncovered when the impersonator requested more funds. Bajrang then contacted his wife’s maternal uncle, only to discover that the relative was safe and healthy.

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