Vikram sat on his bed, staring at his phone screen. The ‘Divine Talk’ app had become his go-to refuge in the past few months. Work stress, family pressure, and the uncertainty of his future weighed him down.
He scrolled through the list of astrologers and finally selected one: Nishant – The Divine Guide.
“Namaste, beta. How can I help you?” the chat popped up.
“I’ve been feeling stuck in my life. Nothing seems to be working out. My job is stressful, and my relationships… well, they’re complicated,” Vikram typed hesitantly.
“Ah, I see dark energy around you,” Nishant responded immediately. “You must perform a cleansing ritual. It will remove all negativity and open doors of success.”
Vikram hesitated. He wasn’t superstitious, but what harm could a little ritual do?
“How much does it cost?”
“Just ₹6,300. A small price for a better future, don’t you think?”
And just like that, the first transaction went through.
The Trap
A day later, Nishant messaged again.
“The ritual has started, but I spoke to my guru, Bade Maharaj. He says your situation is more complicated. A simple cleansing won’t be enough. There’s a generational curse in your family.”
Vikram’s heart skipped a beat. A curse?
“What do I do?”
“Bade Maharaj can intervene. But the process requires a special prayer, and it will cost ₹15,300 to begin.”
Vikram transferred the money. He had already invested ₹6,300, what was a little more?
But it didn’t stop there.
A few days later, Nishant came back with a warning.
“Vikram, I have bad news. The spirits are angry because the ritual remains incomplete. You must finish it, or they will wreak havoc in your life. The cost is ₹28,000.”
By this point, Vikram was in too deep. He had already spent so much; if he backed out now, what if something terrible happened?
He kept paying, bit by bit, borrowing money, maxing out his credit cards, until he had transferred a staggering ₹12.21 lakh.
The Realization
One evening, Vikram sat in his living room, staring at his bank statement. His head throbbed. ₹12.21 lakh: all gone. A sudden realization struck him. He picked up his phone and typed.
“Nishant, I want to meet Bade Maharaj in person.”
No reply.
“Nishant?”
Silence.
His stomach sank. He tried calling, but the number was switched off. The app was gone.
He had been scammed.
The Aftermath
Vikram reported the case. They assured him that an investigation would begin, but deep down, he knew his money was gone.
“These scams are everywhere,” the officer told him. “People trust too easily. Always verify before making payments online, especially for things like astrology or rituals. No genuine astrologer will pressure you into paying lakhs of rupees.”
A Lesson for Everyone
Vikram’s story is not unique. Thousands fall victim to digital scams disguised as ‘spiritual guidance.’
These fraudsters exploit emotions: fear, uncertainty, and hope, and extract money until their victims are left with nothing.
So, next time someone claims a ‘generational curse’ is blocking your success and asks for money to fix it, remember: The only thing cursed is your bank account if you fall for it.
Stay alert. Stay aware.
