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cyber fraud surges in pune pimpri chinchwad heres how victims lose a lifetime of savings
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AI-generatedThe article reports a surge in cyber fraud cases in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, with total losses exceeding Rs 42 lakh in one week. The incidents involve phishing, malicious apps, and impersonation of officials. No direct commercial mechanism is identified; the impact is limited to individual victims and local law enforcement. No company, sector, or commodity is materially affected.
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- Victims in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad lost over Rs 42 lakh this week due to cyber fraud.
- A Chikhali resident lost Rs 1.58 lakh after downloading a malicious app linked to a fake MNGL gas bill.
- A Hinjawadi victim lost Rs 3.98 lakh through a fraudulent RTO challan APK.
- A Chinchwad woman lost Rs 6.87 lakh after fraudsters posed as bank officials.
- A Bavdhan resident lost Rs 28.26 lakh through a fake investment scheme.
