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Cyber Fraud Cases Hit Gangtok; Authorities Warn Public Gangtok, Oct 11 : Two separate cases of cyber fraud registered , highlighting the continuous risk posed by online scams that often target victims through social media platforms and deceptive advertisements. In the first incident, a Deorali resident was targeted after responding to a fake airport job recruitment advertisement on YouTube. The victim clicked on the provided link and was later contacted via WhatsApp by a scammer. The perpetrator successfully convinced the complainant to pay approximately Rs. 68,500 for "training" across multiple transactions. The scam was exposed when the fraudster demanded further…
