A Mumbai-based software engineer recently became a victim of a sophisticated scam that involved a fraudulent spiritual advisor and a fake astrology app called DevineTalk. The techie, who preferred to remain anonymous, was duped into parting with a whopping Rs 12.20 lakh under the pretense of performing cleansing rituals to improve his life. The scammers employed psychological tactics to coerce the victim into maxing out his credit cards and even borrowing money to meet their demands. It was only after the engineer realized the deception that he approached the cyber police and lodged a complaint. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the prevalence of online fraud and the importance of exercising caution while engaging with spiritual or astrological services on the internet. Residents in India are urged to remain vigilant and verify the authenticity of such services before making any financial commitments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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