Pregnant Job Scam in Pune: Woman’s bizarre ‘Pregnant Offer’ dupes man of ₹11 lakh

In a shocking case from Pune, Maharashtra, a man reportedly fell prey to a new kind of cyber fraud after responding to an unusual online advertisement. The ad, titled “Pregnant Jobs Offer”, featured a woman claiming she was seeking a man to impregnate her — not for love or marriage, but simply to fulfill her desire of becoming a mother. What seemed like an odd social media post soon turned into a full-fledged financial scam that cost the victim over ₹11 lakh.

The bizarre “Pregnant Jobs” advertisement

According to police, the incident began when a local contractor came across a video ad on social media. The ad, titled “Pregnant Jobs Offer”, promised a large sum of money to any man willing to make a woman pregnant. The video featured a woman who said she wanted to become a mother and was looking for a man who could help her conceive — without any conditions related to caste, appearance, or education.

Intrigued, the contractor contacted the number mentioned in the video. Soon after, a man claiming to be an assistant working for the woman got in touch with him and began explaining the “registration process” for the so-called offer.

The scam unfolds

The alleged assistant told the victim that he first needed to “register” and “become a member” before he could meet the woman. Over the next few days, the scammers demanded money in the name of registration fees, processing charges, and legal documentation. Believing the offer to be genuine, the contractor made multiple online transfers.

According to the police complaint, the fraudsters continued to extract money over two months, citing one reason or another — ranging from “medical tests” to “contract formalities.” By the end of the scam, the victim had transferred a total of ₹11 lakh to various bank accounts provided by the conmen.

When suspicion turned into realization

Eventually, when the contractor began to suspect foul play and demanded an in-person meeting or refund, the alleged assistant blocked his number on all platforms. Only then did the victim realize he had been conned. He immediately approached the Pune Cyber Police and registered a complaint.

Police officials confirmed that the accused used fake identities, burner phone numbers, and multiple bank accounts to carry out the scam. They are now tracing digital footprints and have sought help from the banks involved to freeze suspicious accounts.

Experts warn: new tricks in online fraud

Cybercrime experts say scammers are increasingly exploiting emotional and sensitive topics to deceive people. By presenting an unbelievable offer — such as becoming a paid sperm donor, or in this case, impregnating a woman for money — they lure victims into transferring funds for so-called “formalities.”

This case, investigators say, reflects the growing creativity of cybercriminals who prey on curiosity and greed. “People need to understand that genuine organizations or individuals never ask for ‘registration fees’ in personal matters like this,” said a senior cybercrime officer.

Public reaction and awareness

As soon as the case surfaced, social media platforms were flooded with discussions about the bizarre “Pregnant Jobs” ad. While many users expressed shock and disbelief, others pointed out that such ads are obvious red flags that should not be taken seriously.

The Pune Police have appealed to the public to remain cautious and report suspicious online advertisements immediately. They also reminded citizens not to transfer money to unknown accounts or share personal documents online without verification.

The bottom line

What started as a strange “motherhood offer” turned into a costly cyber trap. The case serves as a reminder that in the digital era, scams can come disguised in the most unusual forms — even as “jobs” related to pregnancy or relationships.

Authorities continue to investigate the network behind this fraudulent campaign and have urged people to verify the authenticity of any online offer before responding.