Mangaluru residents lose over Rs 15 lakh to scams

Two individuals in Mangaluru, Karnataka, have lost a significant amount of money due to online scams. A local school teacher and a computer operator were deceived, losing nearly Rs 15 lakh together. The teacher fell victim to a fake investment scheme advertised on Facebook. She was lured by promises of high returns, which led her to transfer a large sum of money. The computer operator was tricked by an online task scam on Telegram. He also believed he would earn money through a series of tasks and ended up transferring a considerable amount. Authorities are warning the public to be cautious about online investment opportunities. They emphasize the need to verify any offers before transferring money.