
Police unearth ‘like and share’ scam, three arrested
The Hindu
Victims were asked to buy package to become WhatsApp group member
The police have unearthed “like and share” online fraud and arrested three persons. Dinesh, 28, a private firm employee staying in Ponniamman Medu, Madhavaram, was introduced by his colleague Sundar to the mobile app “share me”. After Sundar downloaded the app, the developer of the app enticed him with a money doubling scheme. He was asked to like and share videos on the mobile app. Payment was made based on the number of likes and shares. Sundar paid ₹30,000 and the operator failed to return the investment as promised. Dinesh and his friends lodged a complaint in the Madhavaram police station. The case was taken up by Cyber Crime Cell on the orders of Deputy Commissioner, Madhavaram, E. Sundaravathanam.More Related News

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