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Young Woman from Southern Israel Robbed and Blackmailed in Telegram Loan Scam

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First reported by N12 · 37 minutes ago

What happened

A young woman from southern Israel was robbed of 24,000 shekels after seeking a loan via a Telegram group. Two suspects violently took the money after she withdrew it from a bank. The lender then blackmailed her for repayment, claiming she failed to transfer part of the funds as agreed. Authorities warn that such Telegram loan scams are increasingly common and dangerous.

01A woman from southern Israel sought a 24,000 shekel loan via a Telegram group.
02She withdrew the money from a bank using a withdrawal code as instructed.
03Two suspects violently robbed her of the entire loan amount immediately after withdrawal.
04The lender blackmailed her, demanding repayment claiming she didn't transfer part of the money.
05Police and financial regulators warn of growing loan scams on Telegram targeting vulnerable individuals.
06The black market loan sector in Israel handles hundreds of millions of shekels annually, posing serious risks.

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