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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Two Mangaluru professionals lose over Rs 10L in separate online job scams
Mangaluru: Two working professionals from Mangaluru fell prey to online job scams, collectively losing over Rs 10 lakh. A working professional lost Rs 6.5 lakh in a part-time job scam. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a complaint, she said while searching online for a part-time job opportunity, she received a WhatsApp message on June 25, claiming to be from an HR Assistant-NSE Exchange, offering a part-time, work-from-home job. The message claimed that the job could earn the individual between Rs 5,000 and Rs 20,000. The complainant was asked to join through a link and instructed to download the Telegram app. Further communication was conducted through the link. She was assigned 20 work tasks and given a working ID number. When asked for bank details, she shared her details. Initially, she completed 30 tasks and received Rs 180 in her account, followed by Rs 200 after completing 10–20 more tasks. On June 26, she was assigned a new "trade task" and instructed to deposit Rs 800 to an account number held by a person named Pranjal. Between June 26 and June 28, she was made to transfer funds to multiple accounts across banks, as well as via UPI. When none of the money was refunded, she realised that she was duped and filed a case with Mangaluru Rural police. In another case, a medical professional allegedly lost Rs 4.2 lakh in an online scam. The complainant reportedly received a call on June 6 from a person named Sangeetha, who claimed to be working at NMC Hospital in Dubai. The complainant received an email with details regarding the job position and salary details. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Later, a person named Vinay Singh contacted the complainant over the phone and, upon confirming the complainant's interest in the position, instructed the latter to pay a registration fee of Rs 5,499. Accordingly, on June 13, the complainant transferred the amount. Following this, on June 16, the victim was asked to pay Rs 25,960 as profile verification charges, and on subsequent dates, transferred money in phases. On June 17, a payment of an additional Rs 82,600 for a DHA licence, and on June 21, Rs 75,000 and Rs 25,000 were transferred. On June 24, amounts of Rs 50,000 each were paid for NOC part 1 and part 2. Subsequently, the accused asked the victim to transfer an additional Rs 2.6 lakh. However, by then, the complainant grew suspicious and did not proceed with the transaction. Upon checking with friends regarding the job offer, the complainant was informed that no such position exists. Realising the fraud, a complaint was filed at Kankanady Town police station.
Business Standard
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Pranjal Sharma
Pranjal Sharma is an economic analyst, advisor and author who focuses on technology, globalisation and inclusive growth. He serves on boards of enterprises and non-profit entities which are leveraging emerging technologies for sustainable, equitable growth. Pranjal leads public discourse at global and national platforms including World Economic Forum, St Gallen Symposium, Horasis Global Meeting and AIMA. He served as a member of the Global Agenda Council at the WEF for eight years. Previously, he spent more than two decades in print, internet and TV media, mostly in leadership roles with focus on India's economic engagement with the world.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
In two separate cases in Karnataka, over Rs 10 Lakh lost in online job scams
MANGALURU: Two working professionals from Mangaluru fell prey to online job scams, collectively losing over Rs 10 lakh in separate incidents. A working professional lost Rs 6.50 lakh in a part-time job scam. In a complaint, she said that while searching online for a part-time job opportunity, she received a WhatsApp message on June 25, claiming to be from an "HR Assistant - NSE Exchange," offering a part-time, work-from-home job. The message claimed that the job could earn the individual between Rs 5,000 and Rs 20,000. The complainant was asked to join through a link and instructed to download the Telegram app. Further communication was conducted through the link. She was assigned 20 work tasks and given a working ID number. When asked for bank details, she shared her details. Initially, she completed 30 tasks and received Rs 180 in her account, followed by Rs 200 after completing 10–20 more tasks. On June 26, she was assigned a new "trade task" and instructed to deposit Rs 800 to an account number held by a person named Pranjal. Between June 26 and June 28, she was made to transfer funds to multiple accounts across banks, as well as via UPI . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Kardiolog: Tento trik čistí játra a zajišťuje ploché břicho Dozvědět se víc Undo When none of the money was refunded, she realised that she was duped and filed a case at Mangaluru Rural Police Station. In another case, a medical professional allegedly lost Rs 4.20 lakh in an online scam. The complainant reportedly received a call on June 6 from a person named Sangeetha, who claimed to be working at NMC Hospital in Dubai. She informed the complainant to send relevant details via email, and subsequently, an email was received regarding the job position and salary details, sent to the complainant's email ID. Later, a person named Vinay Singh contacted the complainant over the phone and, upon confirming the complainant's interest in the position, instructed the complainant to pay a registration fee of Rs 5,499. Accordingly, on June 13, the complainant transferred the amount. Following this, on June 16, the victim was asked to pay Rs 25,960 as profile verification charges, and on subsequent dates, transferred money in phases. On June 17, a payment of an additional Rs 82,600 for a DHA license, and on June 21, Rs 75,000 and Rs 25,000 were transferred. On June 24, amounts of Rs 50,000 each were paid for NOC Part 1 and Part 2. Subsequently, the accused asked the victim transfer an additional Rs 2.62 lakh. However, by then, the complainant grew suspicious and did not proceed with the transaction. Upon checking with friends regarding the job offer, the complainant was informed that no such position exists. Realising the fraud, a complaint was filed at the Kankanady Town Police Station.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Time of India
Man duped of Rs 38L by lawyer's son on pretext of facilitating IAS officer's job
Lucknow: In an unusual case of fraud, a 21-year-old man from Sultanpur was duped of Rs 38 lakh by a lawyer, his son and associates who promised to secure for him the post of an IAS officer using their "high-level political connections". The accused even gave him forged appointment letters for senior administrative roles like chief development officer and the district magistrate to win his trust. The case came to light after the victim, Pranjal Tripathi of Laxmanpur locality in Sultanpur, filed a complaint with Kotwali Nagar police station. Following a preliminary inquiry ordered by superintendent of police, Kunwar Anupam Singh, an FIR was lodged against seven people on charges of cheating, forgery, criminal conspiracy, and intimidation late on Tuesday night. Tripathi claimed that he appeared for UPSC civil services preliminary examination in 2022 after which he met Pranav Dwivedi, son of a local lawyer Bajrang Dwivedi. Pranav gradually gained access to Pranjal's house and built a rapport with his family. He later claimed that he had strong connections with Union ministers who helped several aspirants become IAS and PCS officers. He convinced the family to arrange funds to secure Pranjal's selection to the IAS. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Everybody Is Switching To This Enterprise Accounting Software [Take a Look] Accounting ERP Click Here Undo Over a period of time, Pranav collected Rs 38 lakh through multiple bank accounts – Rs 26.5 lakh to the account of Bajrang Dwivedi, Rs 7 lakh to a neighbour Manish Dubey, Rs 80,000 to a friend Shreyansh Agrahari, Rs 2 lakh cash to Deepak Patel, and Rs 10,500 to Pranav's account. On Jan 18, 2023, Pranav, in the presence of his associates Raj Mishra and Utkarsh Dwivedi, handed over a file to Pranjal claiming that it contained an admit card for UPSC Mains and interview. The documents bore Pranjal's photo and name and appeared authentic. Later, he also gave him two fake appointment letters –dated June 22, 2023 (delivered by Raj Mishra in Kurebhar) and dated Sep 8, 2024 (handed over by Manish Dubey) at a local petrol pump. When Pranjal insisted on joining, Pranav allegedly claimed that he was working to secure posts like CDO, DM, or SDM for him. He allegedly threatened Pranjal not to go to the police or media, saying that "ministers and their sons" would get his family killed if the issue became public. After an investigation, led by circle officer Prashant Singh, confirmed the allegations, Kotwali Nagar SHO Dheeraj Kumar registered a case against Bajrang Dwivedi and Pranav Dwivedi, and their associates Manish Dubey, Ashish Dubey, Raj Mishra, Shreyansh Agrahari, and Deepak Patel. The SHO confirmed that multiple teams had been formed to nab the accused. Additional SP Akhanda Pratap Singh said an in-depth investigation was underway and action would be based on verifiable evidence. Pranjal submitted call recordings, screenshots, WhatsApp chats, forged documents, and full bank transaction statements as evidence. He said that his family took loans and sold jewellery to arrange the money handed over to the accused.
Hindustan Times
12-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Woman who dropped 90 kilos, shares 3 mistakes that slowed down her weight loss: 'Not focusing on nutrition'
Pranjal Pandey underwent a remarkable weight transformation, shedding 90 kilos. She regularly shares glimpses of her journey on Instagram, offering insights into her diet, workout routines, and the lessons she's learned along the way. Through her posts, Pranjal aims to inspire and motivate others to embark on their own weight loss journeys. On June 10, Pranjal shared a post and noted down the mistakes she did during her weight loss journey and wished that she knew better. '3 things I'd do differently if I had to lose 90 kg again,' wrote Pranjal. A post shared by Pranjal Pandey (@transformwithpranjal) 'At the beginning, I just focused on eating less. I'd go hungry most of the day then binge eat 1200kcal worth of junk or simply eat chemicals if they meant lower calories. Focusing on whole, nutrient dense foods is the key to staying full for longer. Eat the appropriate amount of protein, carbs and fibre within your calorie budget,' wrote Pranjal. 'Biggest regret. I lost my first 20-30 kg just by eating less. And when I started exercising, I focused more on cardio. But strength training is so important. You can even do it sitting down,' wrote Pranjal. Strength training is one of the foundation blocks of weight loss. It helps in fat loss and muscle building. 'I fell off track too many times to count. And it's only natural for us to get tired. But getting back in track is necessary. And having systems in place that help you do exactly that is so important. I did not have that in the beginning and after every off day/week/month I'd be all clueless about how to get back in track. Forgetting everything about what I used to do, how I used to eat,' Pranjal added. Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
