Bengaluru woman loses Rs 1.3 lakh to fake Belgian Doctor in gift scam

Bengaluru: In a shocking case of cyber fraud, a man posing as a Belgian-based doctor allegedly duped a 34-year-old divorcee from Bengaluru of over Rs 1.3 lakh, exploiting her trust and emotions through a Valentine’s Day gift scam.

According to the news reports, the woman, a resident of Veeranapalya, had registered on a matrimonial portal for divorcees when she was contacted by a man claiming to be a doctor settled in Belgium. The accused quickly struck up a friendly relationship and began communicating with her regularly on WhatsApp, building trust through affectionate messages and promises of marriage.

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The fraudsters then began demanding money under various pretexts, including customs duty, tax clearance, and courier handling fees. Trusting man’s assurances that the parcel was genuine, the woman reportedly transferred over Rs 1.3 lakh through multiple transactions.

Her suspicions were raised only when the callers continued to demand additional payments even after she had complied several times. When she questioned the man, he insisted that she pay more to secure the release of the parcel. Realising she had been cheated, she approached the police and lodged a complaint.

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