India, Jan. 6 -- A 21-year-old unemployed woman was allegedly duped of Rs.2 lakh by a man claiming to be an astrologer in Karnataka's Bengaluru, police said.

The fraudster, who introduced himself as Chandrashekhar Sugat Guruji, reportedly promised to reveal details about her marriage and help overcome supposed obstacles in her horoscope.

The victim, who lives in a paying guest accommodation in Adugodi, told police that she saw an Instagram advertisement offering 'Kastakke Parihara' (solutions to hardships) with a contact number. When she called, the man assured her that he could resolve issues in her horoscope if she transferred money online, according to a report by The Times of India.

Believing his claims, the woman made multiple pay...