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Online Shopping Scammers Arrested in Lahore
Lahore police bust online shopping scam! Fraudsters tricked a citizen with a fake transaction & stole his phone. Safe City cameras helped track them down. Case registered!
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by News Desk
2025-03-18
Online Shopping Scammers Arrested in Lahore

A group of online shopping scammers has been arrested in Wahdat Colony, Lahore, after they tricked a citizen into handing over his mobile phone under the pretense of an online transaction.

Modus Operandi

The fraudsters pretended to make an online payment, deceiving the victim into believing that the transaction was successful. Once they had the mobile phone in their possession, they vanished from the scene.

How They Were Caught

Thanks to Lahore Safe City Authority's Virtual Patrol Officers, the accused were tracked using CCTV footage from the city’s surveillance network. Safe City cameras captured their movements across various highways, leading to their identification and subsequent arrest.

Criminal Background

According to police sources, the arrested suspects were wanted in multiple fraud cases across the city. A case has been registered, and further investigations are underway to uncover their network and possible links to larger fraud rings.

Rise in Online Fraud Cases

Authorities have warned of a significant rise in online fraud cases across Pakistan, urging citizens to remain cautious when engaging in online transactions with strangers.

Precautionary Measures for Online Buyers:

✅ Verify transactions before handing over goods or devices.
✅ Use official online marketplaces with escrow or buyer protection services.
✅ Report suspicious activity to authorities immediately.

Conclusion

This successful crackdown highlights the importance of digital surveillance in crime prevention and reinforces the police’s commitment to curbing cyber fraud in Pakistan.

 
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LahorePolice

CyberCrime

OnlineFraud

SafeCity
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