A 51-year-old tax consultant from Pune was allegedly cheated of Rs 2.72 crore after being lured into a work-from-home Google review task scheme.

Pune, India

Who

a 51-year-old tax consultant

What

When

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:09:11 GMT · 2h 24m ago

Where

Pune, India ·

Why

Fraudsters used a Telegram job offer involving review tasks, initially paying small amounts to build trust, then requiring deposits for 'prepaid tasks' with promises of high returns that were never materialized.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This incident highlights a growing trend of online task-based earning scams that can lead to significant financial losses for individuals, warning others about deceptive work-from-home opportunities.

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