Gangs employ novel tricks like using pretty women to throw victims off-guard. P.S. 1 techie gets targeted every 2 days in the country's IT hub

Every two days, a techie in Bangalore gets robbed of his money and valuables.
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Statistics show there have been over 30 such cases registered across eight police stations in the city in the past two months, as the well-earning techie, with his laptop and other expensive gadgets, makes a tempting target for conmen and robbers.

MiD DAY looks at some of the latest tricks being employed to relieve young working professionals of their cash and valuables in the country's IT hub...

IBM employee Babu C's Kasturinagar house. He was heading home after work when a young woman asked him for a lift near Nagawar Ring Road. Babu obliged, and was attacked by four men in a Maruti van who relieved him of his cash and valuables. How do you like the new new mid-day.com experience? Share your feedback and help us improve. Read Next Story World-class cure ordered for air terminal sickness› Trending Stories Latest Photos Latest Videos Latest Web Stories ADVERTISEMENT Mid-Day Fast ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT