• Fraudsters pretend to be buyers who never received a product.
• They threaten legal action unless money is paid as compensation.
• Victims panic and transfer money to avoid legal trouble.

Case 4: The Fake Police Threat Scam

A 39-year-old man selling his laptop online was contacted by a buyer who later turned into a scammer threatening legal action.

Step 1: Fake Dispute Claim

The buyer claimed that he had made a payment but never received the product. He then threatened to report the seller to the police for fraud.

Step 2: Extorting Money

Under pressure, the seller transferred ₹2.5 lakh to the scammer to settle the false dispute.

Step 3: Realization and Action

After verifying that no payment was ever made, the seller approached the cybercrime division.

Source: Indian Express