Fri Mar 28 12:00:00 UTC 2025: ## IPL Ticket Scam Alert: Cybercriminals Target Fans on Telegram
**Muzaffarpur, Bihar:** Cybercriminals are exploiting the ongoing IPL season to defraud cricket fans. A recent case involves Ravi Prakash, a student residing in Bela, who lost Rs. 2,500 after falling prey to a Telegram scam offering IPL tickets at significantly discounted prices. The link provided by the fraudster proved non-functional, and the contact number is now unavailable.
The Muzaffarpur Cyber Crime department has issued a warning to the public, highlighting a surge in similar scams using fake IPL ticket links. Authorities advise citizens to only purchase tickets through official channels to avoid becoming victims. The department has been actively campaigning for a week to raise awareness about this growing threat.
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