Man selling camera parts on OLX cheated of ₹80,000 in Chandigarh

Fraudster says extra amount transferred to victim’s account, sends QR code for refund and withdraws ₹80,000

A Sector 34 resident selling camera accessories on a classifieds website was defrauded of Rs 80,000 by a caller.

A case was registered under section 420 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code at the Sector 34 police station in Chandigarh after a man was defrauded of Rs80,000. (Mint/For representation)

Ramnik Singh said in his police complaint that he had posted an advertisement for the accessories on OLX in May this year and on May 21 he got a call from a person identifying himself as Rakesh from Dhanas, saying he wanted to buy the items.

After a deal was fixed for Rs16,000 with Rs 8,000 to be paid in advance and the rest during delivery, Rakesh allegedly sent Singh a screenshot of Rs16,000 that he claimed had been transferred to his (Singh’s) account, and wanted half of the amount refunded.

Singh alleged that Rakesh, after swearing at him, sent a QR code asking him to click on it to reverse the amount. However, as son as he did Singh said Rs 80,000 were deducted from his account.

A case was registered under section 420 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code at the Sector 34 police station.