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'Can I Please Pay You...' Sanjay Manjrekar Evades Scammer With A Savage Reply

Soumyajit Dutta

Manjrekar shared how he evaded an online scam [Source: @sanjaymanjrekar/X.com]Manjrekar shared how he evaded an online scam [Source: @sanjaymanjrekar/X.com]

Financial scams are on the rise these days, with even high-profile personalities falling prey to cunning fraudsters. Former Indian cricketer turned pundit Sanjay Manjrekar recently shared his encounter with an online scammer on X (formerly Twitter), proving that no one is completely safe in today’s digital world. 

Manjrekar who is mostly known for his bold words from the commentary box used his weapon in probably the best manner to defend himself as his witty reply left the scammer bamboozled. 

Manjrekar Flicks Scammer, Numbs Him With Reply

Sharing his experience on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Sanjay Manjrekar wrote how the scammer approached him in the first place, disguising as his acquaintance.

“Got WhatsApp msg from an acquaintance asking for 25K. Knew his no was hacked. So replied, how do you want me to pay, Gpay ok? Promptly a no was sent asking me to send a screenshot after payment," Manjrekar wrote.

Manjrekar was quick to recognise the fraud and gave a savage reply that left the scammer speechless.

"I replied, can I please pay you 2.5 lacs? No more messages after that,” Manjrekar recounted.

Nevertheless, this incident highlights how WhatsApp has become a favourite tool for scammers. Fraudsters often impersonate someone close, posing as an acquaintance or a relative in distress, to trick unsuspecting individuals into sending money. 

While the scam in Manjrekar’s case involved a familiar number, his quick thinking and scepticism helped him avoid a potentially costly trap.

Online Fraud Rapidly Rising Over The Past Few Years

Adding to the concern, according to Statista, in the financial year 2024, losses from cyber fraud in India exceeded 1.7 billion rupees, largely driven by scams involving credit cards, debit cards, and internet banking. 

Moreover, the surge in cybercriminal activity has been significant, with more than 740,000 cases reported between January and April 2024 alone.