A 45-year-old IT professional from Hyderabad lost over ₹2.9 crore to fraudsters running a bogus online stock market investment scheme. The scam involved fake WhatsApp groups and a fraudulent trading app.
A 64-year-old retired banker from Secunderabad lost ₹1.25 crore to fraudsters operating the bogus 'Capstone' trading platform. Hyderabad police have registered multiple cases involving similar scams targeting elderly victims.
A 68-year-old retired man from Ahmedabad's Satellite area was defrauded of Rs 1.4 crore through a fake stock trading scheme promoted on Instagram and WhatsApp. Cybercrime police have registered an FIR.
An Army officer in Lucknow was allegedly cheated of Rs 4.8 lakh in an online investment scam through a WhatsApp group promising high stock market returns. Police have registered an FIR.
A Ghaziabad couple was cheated of Rs 7 lakh by fraudsters posing as a children's clothing brand on Facebook. The scam involved fake photoshoot offers and investment tasks on Telegram.
Two Chandigarh residents lost nearly Rs 30 lakh in separate online investment frauds. Police have registered FIRs and are investigating to trace the culprits and recover funds.
A 43-year-old employee of a real estate developer in Pune lost Rs46.33 lakh to cyber fraudsters who lured him through a dating app with promises of high returns on commodity investments.
Kandivli police register an FIR against a company director for allegedly duping 15 people, including a senior citizen, of Rs 18.34 lakh in a fake share scheme. Read the full investigation details.
I4C warns of USSD call-forwarding scams where fraudsters pose as delivery agents. Learn how to protect your OTPs and avoid WhatsApp rental frauds. Stay safe!
A 54-year-old Gurgaon executive lost Rs 8 crore to a fake investment platform. The scam involved 47 bank accounts across India. Learn how to protect yourself from such fraud.
Arogya Das from Hosapete's TB Dam area was duped of Rs 44.5 lakh in a fake investment scheme promising high returns. Police are investigating the online financial fraud. Read how the scam unfolded.
An HR manager in Navi Mumbai lost ₹36.74 lakh in an online investment fraud. Learn how the scam unfolded and the alarming rise in cybercrime losses across India.
In a major cyber fraud case, the wife of a former IPS officer was cheated of Rs 2.58 crore in an online investment scam. The fraud began with an unsolicited message promising huge stock market profits. Read the full investigation details.
Uttar Pradesh Police's STF arrests two men for a massive Rs 100 crore cryptocurrency investment fraud. Learn how the scam operated and how to protect yourself.
A 26-year-old Ghaziabad resident lost Rs 18 lakh in a sophisticated online trading fraud. The scam used fake SEBI certificates & promises of 5-10% daily returns. Read the full story and learn how to stay safe.
Rajasthan ACB files FIR in a massive Rs 2000 crore mid-day meal scam during Covid. 21 officials & suppliers booked for fraud, forgery & tender manipulation. Read details.
A Greater Noida resident was duped of over Rs 35 lakh by cyber criminals posing as Chola Securities agents. The fraudsters promised high returns via a fake app. Police investigation is underway.
A Mysuru man lost Rs 1.8 crore in a fake trading investment scam after a WhatsApp message. Learn how cybercrooks operate and how to protect yourself from such frauds.
A fashion designer and his sister, a music graduate, arrested for aiding a digital investment scam that duped a Surat engineer of Rs 70 lakh. Police uncover network recharging 435 scam SIMs. #CyberCrime #Surat
Kolkata Police warns of rising online fraud using fake Sebi & RBI identities. Learn how scammers operate on social media and how to protect your investments.
Mumbai Police dismantle a major online investment fraud network, arresting 7 and freezing ₹1.5 crore. The scam, promising high returns, duped victims nationwide. Read details.
Amandeep Kumar, MD of Falcon Invoice Discounting, arrested by Telangana CID in a massive fake investment app fraud. Over 7,000 depositors cheated. Learn how to avoid such scams.
A 45-year-old from Maval taluka was duped of Rs 21.35 lakh in a cryptocurrency investment fraud. The Talegaon MIDC police are investigating the case after the victim filed an online complaint. Read more.
A 61-year-old retired MIT Manipal employee was duped of Rs 30 lakh in an elaborate online trading scam. Mangaluru police are investigating the cyber fraud. Learn how to protect yourself from such investment scams.
A 63-year-old Ghaziabad businessman lost Rs 88 lakh in a sophisticated Telegram scam. Police have registered an FIR. Learn how to spot and avoid such cyber frauds.
A Kolkata businessman was cheated of Rs 11.5 lakh in a timber investment scam by individuals posing as senior IPS and IB officers. An FIR has been registered at Posta Police Station. Read the full details.
Two Kolkata residents lost nearly Rs 50 lakh in sophisticated online investment scams via WhatsApp groups and social media ads. Police are investigating the cyber fraud cases.
India's new investment announcements hit Rs 26.62 lakh crore in Apr-Dec FY26, led by electricity & chemicals. Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra attract 50% of proposals. Explore the sectoral & state-wise breakdown.
A major stock market scam is trapping investors via Telegram trading groups. Learn how fraudsters operate and protect your hard-earned money from these sophisticated schemes.
Mandsaur police arrested two key accused in a Rs 20 crore fraudulent investment scheme. The mastermind used ethical hacking skills to evade capture for a year. Learn how to protect yourself from such scams.