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Fake message demanding fine payment for vehicle violation leads to loss of ₹4,05,500

Fake message demanding fine payment for vehicle violation leads to loss of ₹4,05,500
Image: Janmabhumi

A resident of Oliyappuram, Koothattukulam, lost ₹4,05,500 after receiving a fake WhatsApp message demanding payment for a traffic violation. The scam involved a link in the message, which led to multiple transactions using an SBI credit card. The victim reported the incident to the Koothattukulam Police Station, where Sub Inspector R. Princi filed a case.

Originally reported by Janmabhumi Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
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