Kerala: The Kerala Police has asked the public to beware of liars in OLX. The Police have created awareness among the public to beware of online fraudsters. The accused have taken their opportunity to deceive people in military uniform to ensure the credibility of the victims.
The Fraudsters have been cracking down on furniture sales following the sale of auto and electronics on sites such as the online marketplace OLX. This warning has been issued by the police based on reports of such incidents. To convince people, a photo of a soldier dressed as a soldier, a fake Aadhaar card, and a PAN card will be sent through WhatsApp to the victim. The scam is in the name of giving home appliances at half price. These were to be taken with them as they were received cheaply and transferred through the military canteen Fraudsters claim that they pay half the price because it is difficult. An advance to be paid in the name of courier charges, which deceive those who are tempted by advertisements for the sale of expensive goods for a pittance.
The method of fraud is to demand money and cash. Their method is to confirm the transaction over the phone and turn off the phone after sending the money. The Police have asked the people not to be deceived by such temptations as the fraudsters exhibit cheap and promising opportunities to cheat the public.
