• Victims are lured into fake investment schemes via social media or WhatsApp.
• Scammers promise high returns but demand payments via gift cards.
• Small initial profits are shown to gain trust before large-scale fraud occurs.

     Noida Woman Loses ₹51.5 Lakh in Amazon Gift Card Scam

• Incident: A woman in Noida lost ₹51.5 lakh after downloading an Amazon gift link from a WhatsApp group, leading her into a fraudulent investment scheme.
  
• Details:
  
  • Encouraged by initial returns, she invested more, even borrowing funds from relatives.
  • The scam was exposed when an acquaintance warned her about potential fraud.
  • This case highlights the dangers of unsolicited investment opportunities shared via messaging platforms.

Source: India Today