A woman lost Rs 81,000 to cyber fraudsters while trying to courier a jar of pickle to Uttar Pradesh. According to the police, the woman, who works as an accountant and resides in Tardeo, also sells pickles she prepares at home to her clientele in Mumbai. She had received an order from Varanasi for which she searched for courier service online, Times of India reported.

"While searching for a courier service, she came across a phone number and called on it. The person, who received the call, said they would deliver the pickle but she will have to immediately register on the app by making a payment of Rs 10,” a police officer was quoted as saying. He added that she was told that she would get a lifetime membership and can avail discounts if she signs up on the app.