A 28-year-old fan from Bengaluru fell victim to a scam, losing ₹3 lakh while attempting to purchase tickets for the upcoming RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 game at Chinnaswamy Stadium. With the demand soaring for this crucial match, scammers are preying on cricket enthusiasts.
The victim encountered an Instagram post from a handle named ‘ipl_2024_tickets_24’, claiming ticket availability. The person behind the handle, introducing himself as Padma Sinha Vijay Kumar, posed as an official IPL ticket seller. He provided his Aadhar card and mobile number for verification, offering tickets at ₹2,300 each.
Fans duped ahead for RCB vs CSK tickets
Despite sending ₹7,900 for three tickets, the victim didn’t receive the e-tickets. The fraudster cited technical issues and requested an additional ₹67,000 for resolution. Promising refunds alongside the tickets, the victim continued to send money until the scammer demanded more. Eventually, a total of ₹3 lakh was swindled.
Bengaluru police have filed a case under IPC section 420, and investigations are underway. Meanwhile, authorities have cautioned cricket fans to only purchase tickets through official channels to avoid falling prey to scams.
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