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FedEx Scam: Bengaluru Lawyer Scammed of Rs 15 Lakh, Forced to Strip on 35-Hour Call

A 29-year-old lawyer in Bengaluru fell victim to a Rs 15 lakh scam by fraudsters impersonating CBI officers in the 'FedEx' scam. They manipulated her into stripping during a video call, claiming it was for a 'narcotics test'. Lasting nearly 35 hours, the criminals recorded her and extorted ransom by threatening to sell the footage on the dark web. Archana Solanki talks about this recent case from Bengaluru and offers advice on protecting yourself.

first published: Apr 11, 2024 06:25 pm

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