Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | Two separate cyber fraud cases involving fake overseas job offers and fraudulent cryptocurrency investments have come to light in Noida, where cybercriminals allegedly cheated two residents of nearly ₹25 lakh. In one case, a private employee lost ₹13 lakh after being lured with the promise of a managerial job in Germany. In another, a resident was allegedly defrauded of ₹12 lakh after being persuaded to invest in cryptocurrency with promises of high returns. Police have registered separate First Information Reports (FIRs) and initiated technical investigations into both cases.
According to police, Ashish, a resident of Sector 93, was looking for better employment opportunities abroad while working for a private company. During this period, he received a WhatsApp message from a person claiming to represent a reputed foreign company. The caller allegedly offered him a managerial position in Germany and claimed that various processing charges were required to complete the recruitment process.
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Believing the offer to be genuine, the victim transferred money on multiple occasions for alleged expenses, including job certification, medical examinations, visa processing and airline tickets. Police said a total of ₹13 lakh was transferred through several transactions. After waiting for the promised travel arrangements, Ashish verified the airline ticket and supporting documents, only to discover that they were forged. He then realised he had become the victim of a cyber fraud and approached the cybercrime police.
In another incident, Bhupendra Kumar, a resident of Sector 51, received a WhatsApp message from a woman claiming to be an investment adviser. She allegedly convinced him that cryptocurrency investments could generate substantial profits within a short period. To gain his confidence, the fraudsters initially showed returns on small investments.
Police said the victim was subsequently persuaded to invest larger amounts and transferred approximately ₹12 lakh through multiple transactions. When Bhupendra later attempted to withdraw his principal investment and the promised profits, the fraudsters allegedly began making excuses before eventually limiting communication altogether. Realising that he had been deceived, he lodged a complaint with the cybercrime police.
Investigators are examining the bank accounts, mobile numbers, digital payment trails and electronic evidence linked to both frauds. Police are also working to identify the individuals behind the WhatsApp accounts and determine whether organised cybercrime syndicates were involved in the offences.
Commenting on the growing trend of such frauds, renowned cybercrime expert and former IPS officer Prof. Triveni Singh said cybercriminals increasingly exploit people’s aspirations for overseas employment and quick financial gains through cryptocurrency. He advised job seekers to independently verify overseas recruitment offers with the employer and authorised recruitment agencies before making any payment. He also cautioned investors against trusting unsolicited messages promising unusually high or guaranteed returns, emphasising that all investment opportunities should be verified through regulated and legitimate platforms.
Police have urged the public to exercise caution while responding to job offers received through social media or messaging applications. Authorities advised citizens never to pay processing fees without verifying the employer’s credentials and to avoid transferring money based solely on online investment advice. They further urged anyone encountering suspicious financial transactions or cyber fraud attempts to report them immediately to the cybercrime authorities so that prompt action can be taken to trace the funds and identify those responsible.
