• Fraudsters lure victims by posting fraudulent investment links in YouTube comments or descriptions.
• These links lead to fake trading platforms that appear legitimate.
• Victims are convinced to deposit large sums expecting high returns.
• Once they invest, the scammers shut down communication and disappear.

Doctor Loses ₹15 Lakh in Online Scam (Coimbatore, 2024)

Case Breakdown:

• A doctor from Coimbatore was searching for stock trading videos on YouTube.
• He came across a link promising high returns on investments.
• Upon clicking the link, he was redirected to a fraudulent trading platform.
• The scammer convinced him to deposit ₹15 lakh for stock trading profits.
• Once the money was transferred, the fraudster vanished, and the platform became inaccessible.
• The victim reported the scam to cyber police, but the money was already siphoned off.