• Fraudsters list high-value items at low prices to lure buyers.
• They ask for delivery charges, insurance, or registration fees.
• After receiving money, they cut off communication.

Case 3: Nagpur Man Loses ₹3.32 Lakh in Fake Delivery Scam

A man from Nagpur attempted to buy a high-end motorcycle listed at an unusually low price by a seller claiming to be an Army officer.

Step 1: Creating Urgency

The scammer claimed to be posted in a remote area and was selling the vehicle quickly before being transferred.

Step 2: Fake Delivery Company Fees

The fraudster asked the buyer to transfer ₹3.32 lakh as delivery charges and insurance fees to have the vehicle shipped. After receiving the money, the scammer cut off all communication.

Step 3: Realization and Complaint

After realizing he had been scammed, the victim filed a complaint at the local police station.

Source: Times of India