Mumbai: For those who love to shop online, here’s a warning!
Mumbai Police has busted a fake online shopping racket and released a list of fake shopping websites.
It’s run by an IT professional from Gujarat, who uses the fake websites to sell household items. The 32-year-old has allegedly cheated over 22,000 people of more than Rs 70 lakh.
“Don’t fall in the dark web of fake sites,” Mumbai Police warned.
Don’t Fall In The Dark Web Of Fake Sites!
Mumbai Cyber Police arrested an IT expert from Gujarat, busting a fake online shopping racket.
Using fake websites selling household items, accused duped 22,000+ people for more than ₹70 lakh.#MumbaiCaseFiles #CyberSafety pic.twitter.com/ehTuZ8EJf2
— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) January 19, 2021
Online shopping has been a growing trend, especially among the youth. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the online market grew manifold with almost everything being ordered from home following the national lockdown.
