Image used for representational purpose. | Photo Credit: Getty Images A 29-year-old resident of Hosangadi village in Kundapur taluk of Udupi district lost ₹1.8 lakh to a fraudster claiming to be an old friend. The victim said he had been in a three-year relationship with a girl from Hosanagar. However, due to his parents’ disapproval of their marriage, they decided to part ways. On his birthday, October 24, 2025, he received a message from the mobile number associated with the girl from Hosanagar. Published – March 01, 2026 10:09 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Andhra Pradesh achieves record GST collection in February 2026 Five arrested with over 6 kg ganja in separate cases