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He Paid ₹27,000 for a “Playboy Job” — Then Became the Scammer

A Delhi man’s bizarre journey from falling for a fake gigolo job offer to running the same scam has left police stunned. The twist? He used the exact same tactics that trapped him to con others online.

The Promise: Big Money, No Experience

It started with an ad most would scroll past. “Earn ₹1.5 lakh per week as a Playboy.” But Ajay (name changed), struggling to make ends meet, clicked. What followed were days of convincing chats, phony documents, and escalating payment demands—registration, medical checks, and so-called clearance fees.

By the end, he had lost ₹27,000. There was no job. Just silence.

From Victim to Operator

But instead of filing a complaint or walking away, Ajay decided to flip the game. Within weeks, he created his own scam portal using social media ads, fake forms, and new SIM cards. His pitch was eerily similar: high payouts, urgent onboarding, and a step-by-step fee structure that looked legit—until it wasn’t.

“He used the same lines that were once used on him,” said a senior officer in Delhi Cyber Cell.

How the Scam Played Out

His targets? Mostly young men from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities who were promised luxury gigs. The routine was simple but effective:

Flattering job ads with seductive earning promises
Demand for upfront money via UPI/bank transfers
False assurances of contracts and confidentiality

By the time they realized there was no job, he had already moved on.

How He Got Caught

It took a few victims to raise the alarm. Cybercrime officials traced transactions, recovered fake IDs, SIM cards, and bank logs. When Ajay was arrested, he reportedly confessed, saying he felt “helpless” after being duped — and then saw how “easy” it was to repeat.

Investigators are still checking whether he worked alone or was part of a wider fraud ring.

“It’s rare, but not unheard of — a victim turning into a scammer,” said an official. “That makes this case dangerous.”

The Bigger Warning: Shame Keeps the Scam Alive

Most people duped in such fake adult job scams never report it. The fear of social stigma stops them. Police say this silence is what fuels such frauds — and even inspires victims to repeat the crime to recover their losses.

Cyber experts call this “scam mirroring” — and say it’s on the rise, especially among young adults.