Mumbai doctor loses Rs 2.98 lakh in online cricket ticket scam

Rumela De Sarkar

Mumbai doctor loses Rs 2.98 lakh in online cricket ticket scam

Written By : Rumela De Sarkar Published On 2026-03-08T13:30:58+05:30 | Updated On 8 March 2026 1:31 PM IST

Cyber Fraud Strikes Mumbai Doctor Over Rs 2.98 Lakh

Mumbai: A doctor from Vile Parle East has fallen victim to a cyber scam, reportedly losing nearly Rs 3 lakh while attempting to buy cricket match tickets online. The case highlights how fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to target unsuspecting residents.

According to the news reports, on March 3, the doctor came across a post on Instagram by an account named SkyEvents Enterprises offering tickets for the India–England cricket match. After contacting the account to purchase four tickets, the accused sent a UPI QR code for payment.

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The doctor initially transferred Rs 14,400, but over the next two days, under the pretext of ticket confirmation and refund processing, the fraudsters repeatedly demanded additional payments, Rs 28,800, Rs 79,500, Rs 1,10,000, and Rs 57,200, totalling Rs 2,98,300.

The accused remained in constant contact through an unknown mobile number, but neither delivered the tickets nor returned the money, reports the Lokmat Times.

While this doctor’s case drew attention, other victims in Mumbai have also fallen prey to cyber scams, including an elderly woman and a government officer, who lost Rs 1.10 lakh and Rs 81,422, respectively, through fake calls and phishing attempts. Police have registered cases in all incidents and are investigating using mobile numbers, bank account details, and social media traces.

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Medical Dialogues had previously reported that a 74-year-old woman from Mumbai had allegedly been duped of Rs 50.8 lakh by a man posing as a New Zealand-based doctor on an international humanitarian assignment. An FIR has been registered at the south cyber police station. The victim, a resident of Cuffe Parade, reportedly transferred Rs 50.8 lakh through 27 transactions to multiple bank accounts shared by the accused.

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Rumela De Sarkar

With a keen interest in storytelling and a dedication to uncovering facts, Rumela De Sarkar joined Medical Dialogues as a Correspondent in 2024. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from the University of North Bengal. Rumela covers a wide range of healthcare topics, including medical news, policy updates, and developments related to doctors, hospitals, and medical education