Fake websites and more: How man lost Rs 7 lakh to work from home scam

A resident of Chennai has become the latest victim of a work-from-home scam, losing a significant sum of Rs 7 lakh. This incident highlights the increasing prevalence of online scams targeting individuals seeking employment opportunities.

Here’s what happened

As reported by The Hindu, the victim stumbled upon a website advertising online jobs offering high returns for writing fake positive reviews for hotels. Enticed by the prospect of easy money, he contacted the website and followed their instructions.

The website then directed the victim to complete a series of tasks, which often involved transferring small amounts of money supposedly for "registration fees" or "software upgrades." Over time, these seemingly small transactions escalated, resulting in a total loss of Rs 7 lakh.

Realising he had been duped, the victim approached the authorities and lodged a complaint. Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend the perpetrators behind the fraudulent website.