'FedEx says your parcel has drugs': The scam that trapped an Indian comedian
Ankita Shrivastav is among millions of Indians who fall prey to cybercrimes every year.
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"The pressure was intense and after a while, I felt confused and psychologically exhausted. I just wanted the ordeal to end."
— Ankita Shrivastav , Celebrity
"'You're educated, how did you get scammed?' - this is what anyone I spoke to about my experience told me."
— Ankita Shrivastav , Celebrity
"The scammers were one step ahead of the police and bank authorities."
— Ankita Shrivastav , Celebrity
"The pressure was intense and after a while, I felt confused and psychologically exhausted. I just wanted the ordeal to end."
— Ankita Shrivastav , Celebrity
"'You're educated, how did you get scammed?' - this is what anyone I spoke to about my experience told me."
— Ankita Shrivastav , Celebrity
"The scammers were one step ahead of the police and bank authorities."
— Ankita Shrivastav , Celebrity
"Ela afirma que a experiência mostra que qualquer pessoa pode cair, mesmo quem se considera ciente de tecnologia."
— Ankita Shrivastav , Celebrity
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Ankita Shrivastav is among millions of Indians who fall prey to cybercrimes every year.
Ankita Shrivastav, a Mumbai comedian, was deceived by scammers posing as FedEx and police, resulting in a loss of 900,000 rupees after being coerced into authorizing transactions.
Ankita Shrivastav, a Mumbai-based comedian, was scammed by fraudsters posing as FedEx and police officers, leading her to lose ₹900,000. This incident highlights the rise of 'digital arrest' scams in India, where victims are coerced into transferring money under false pretenses.
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