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Kerala Man Loses ₹95,000 in Water Purifier Scam Using Bogus Toll-Free Number
Kerala man loses Rs 95,000 after cyber fraudsters trick him with fake toll-free number for water purifier service.
August 29, 2025
Kerala man loses Rs 95,000 after cyber fraudsters trick him with fake toll-free number for water purifier service.
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