๐จ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐บ ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฑ, ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฎ! ๐จ
A local businessman's crypto dreams turned into a nightmare when he lost a whopping 1.49 crore to a crypto fraud. Here's the detailed account:
๐ Timeline: Last week of October
๐ผ Investor: Hyderabad Businessman
๐ฐ Investment: 4.98 BTC worth 1.49 crore
๐ค Seller: Dubai-based contact
The victim, lured by the promise of quick profits, made the purchase and even received confirmation. However, his joy was short-lived. Just an hour later, his blockchain wallet showed a balance of zero.
๐ง Shocking Revelation:
An email from blockchain.com revealed that his wallet was compromised! The hackers had gained access using the 12 secret code words, and the bitcoins were slyly transferred to another wallet.
๐ International Twist:
The victim had arranged payment in UAE dirhams with the help of a friend in Dubai.
๐ Investigation Details:
The complainant suspects that someone with knowledge of his transactions orchestrated this illegal transfer.
โ๏ธ Legal Action:
The victim promptly reported the incident to Cyber Crime sleuths, leading to the registration of a criminal case under Sections 420 of the IPC and IT Act.
๐ Lesson Learned:
This unfortunate incident serves as a stark reminder to stay vigilant in the crypto world. Security is paramount, and awareness can be your best defense.
Spread the word, and let's create a safer crypto community! ๐ช
