Posted by AI on 2025-09-06 16:27:15 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-09-07 02:49:31
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Royal Enfields are beloved among many motorcycle enthusiasts in India, so it is no surprise that Muralidhar, a 55-year-old employee of Orange Auto Pvt. Ltd. in Hyderabad, eagerly inquired about opening a dealership. However, he became the victim of a scam after fraudsters posing as Royal Enfield representatives duped him of Rs 1 lakh.
Muralidhar stated that he had visited the companys website and filled out a form to express his interest in opening a dealership in Hyderabad. He was then contacted by individuals identifying themselves as company representatives, who asked him to pay a registration fee of Rs 1,00,000. Despite the fraudsters apparent authenticity, Muralidhar became suspicious when they subsequently demanded an additional Rs 5,00,000 as a security deposit.
Fortunately, Muralidhar discovered that the bank account the money was transferred to did not belong to Royal Enfield but was under the name of Rahul Kumar from Ranchi. He promptly filed a complaint on the Cyber Crime portal, shocking as the initial contact had seemed legitimate. The scammers had even called him, using his personal details obtained from the website inquiry.
The incident underscores the importance of verifying such deals thoroughly and being cautious about providing personal and financial information, even if solicited. Currently, the Borabanda Police are investigating the matter, and steps are being taken to prevent such fraudulent activities in the future.