A man in New Delhi was allegedly scammed of Rs 29 lakh while trying to purchase iPhones on Instagram.
He was lured in by massive discounts and contacted previous buyers to confirm the page's authenticity before making the purchase.
The sellers asked for an advanced payment of Rs 28,000 and requested additional funds for customs and taxes, resulting in a total payment of Rs 28,69,850.
An FIR has been filed, highlighting the growing trend of cybercrimes and online payment fraud in India.