Free Electricity Scam: 3 Families Lose Rs 4 Lakh In Bihar, All Made The Same Mistake
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Summary
Cyber criminals in Bihar targeted multiple families with fake messages promising 125 units of free electricity. Three victims lost a total of Rs 4 lakh after clicking on malicious links or downloading...
Key Details
Published
21 August 2025 at 02:00 pm
Source
News18
Channel
sms
Victim Profile
working professional
State
Bihar
City
Patna
Amount Loss Range
₹100000–₹500000
Fraud Keywords
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