A 28-year-old football coach fell victim to a cyber scam, losing a total of Rs 9.87 lakh to fraudsters who exploited the allure of quick money through YouTube video liking scams.

Last week, the victim received a message on WhatsApp from an individual identifying herself as Neha, claiming affiliation with Digital Oceans LLC. This person offered a part-time job that seemed easy—earning money by liking and subscribing to YouTube channels and videos.