Indian doctor duped into buying 'Aladdin's lamp' for $41,600

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Two men have been arrested in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh for allegedly duping a doctor into buying an "Aladdin's lamp" that they promised would bring him wealth and health.

As part of the con, they even pretended to conjure up spirits from the lamp, in line with the tale from The Arabian Nights, Indian media report.
"during one visit 'Aladdin' actually made an appearance

The men had reportedly wanted more than $200,000 for the lamp but settled for a down payment of $41,600.

A third, female, suspect is at large.

The doctor reportedly filed a complaint with local police in Meerut, western Uttar Pradesh, earlier this week.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-54759863

[Bayard]

1. Darwin Award

[marble falls]

2. Didn't the Doctor realize that if those guys needed $41,600 so bad all they needed to do was ...

rub the fucking lamp???

[mr_lebowski]

3. Its really kinda amazing ... many people's deep need to believe that supernatural shit

... is actually a thing.

Not to mention as you point out that if someone had such a lamp, they'd never freaking sell it.

[LeftInTX]

4. India is really into this stuff

Numerology, astrology... etc
I think it's even on the Times of India front page.....