Stock market scam: 70-year-old Thane resident loses Rs 2 crore in WhatsApp fraud
A 70-year-old from Kolshet, Thane, Maharashtra, lost Rs 2 crore in a stock market scam after being added to a WhatsApp group by unknown individuals. The group, highlighted by The Times of India, touted share trading tips and high returns. Its administrator falsely posed as a representative of a Chicago-based investment giant, enticing traders with purported opportunities.