MUMBAI: Maharashtra cyber cell warned people not to fall victim to fake offers through advertisements to register for Indian Oil RO distributorship. Officials said fake schemes are being offered to lure those who have lost jobs or businesses affected during Covid-19. The scamster has marked registration fees based on caste.
Indian Oil on July 11 tweeted advising people to visit their nearest area office or log in to http://petrolpumpdealerchayan.in for more information. The scamster used a fake letterhead of Indian Oil, showing its marketing division head in Bandra issuing a letter approving dealership with the signature of an assistant general manager. The registration fee for general category is Rs25,000, OBC Rs22,500 and for SC/ST Rs19,500, said the state cyber police.
In April, Mumbai cyber police arrested MTech professional Sony Chaudhary (27) who operated mithilainfo.com. He was arrested from Darbhanga (Bihar) based on a complaint by Ceat Tyres. Chaudhary duped at least 100 people of Rs 49 lakh.
