Phone Scam: Retired Man Defrauded of Nearly Rs 2.4 Million by a Fake Banker

A 70-year-old retiree living in Butte-aux-Papayes fell victim to a computer scam after being deceived by an individual impersonating a bank representative. The amount lost amounts to nearly Rs 2.4 million.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, May 6, while the septuagenarian was at his home in the Domaine de Belle-Vue estate. Around 9:30 AM, he received a video call via the Google Meet application. The call displayed the logo of ...