₹5,000 Token Made Scam Look Real: Indore Tile Trader Loses ₹2.5 Lakh In WhatsApp Fraud
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A tile businessman was allegedly duped of Rs 2.5 lakh by cyber fraudsters using a fake discount offer on WhatsApp and hiring a third-party transporter to stage a photo-realistic deal in the Kshipra police station area. According to the police, the complainant Saddam Patel, a resident of Kadwa village, was targeted between Aug 26 and Aug 28, 2026. Patel, who runs a tile…
Indore tile trader Saddam Patel lost Rs 2.5 lakh to cyber fraudsters using a WhatsApp scam, according to police. Patel, who runs a tile business, received a promotional message on WhatsApp featuring a fake discount on Aug 26-28, 2026. The message included a product catalogue PDF for a tile size of 600 x 1200 MM. Patel negotiated the price before the fraudsters agreed to dispatch the goods and provided the driver's details from Shivam Road Lines.
To build trust, the fraudsters paid the driver Rs 5,000 to load the truck with the order. Patel verified the shipment through a live video call but the fraudster urged Patel to transfer the payment immediately, claiming it was a festival day and Patel's sisters were waiting at home. Patel sent the money in multiple instalments using various accounts before the fraudster turned off his phone.
An hour later, the transport company informed Patel of the scam. Police registered a case under sections 318(4) and 319(2) of the Indian Penal Code. Further investigation is underway to track the involved bank accounts and digital trail.
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