Man Loses Rs 4,900 in Juice Scams After Falling for Fraudulent Text

A man from, Pointe-aux-Sables – Mauritius, has reported losing Rs 4,900 after being tricked by a fraudulent message relating to the mobile money transfer service, Juice.

The 38-year-old victim, who works in business development, filed a complaint for computer fraud after realising he had transferred the sum in an attempted scam.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:17 am on October 27. The complainant stated he first received an SMS from an unknown number falsely announcing a transfer of Rs 4,900, which included a link prompting him to confirm the transaction.

Minutes later, he received a phone call from a man who claimed he had sent the amount “by mistake” and requested a refund via Juice.

The victim transferred the full amount to the number provided without checking his bank statement first.

It was only after a second suspicious call, which encouraged him to repeat the transaction, that he realised he had been scammed.

Police in Pointe-aux-Sables have opened an investigation into an alleged breach of computer misuse, authorities confirmed.

According to reports, the complainant provided investigators with a screenshot showing the messages and calls received in connection with the case.

The individual also submitted a bank statement confirming a fraudulent transaction linked to the alleged offence.

The investigation remains ongoing as officers examine the evidence handed over.

Source: Le Mauricien