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.
Three men arrested in Gurgaon for cheating people through WhatsApp groups and fake trading apps. Police recovered 22 phones and 1 laptop during investigation.
A woman entrepreneur in Kanpur was defrauded of Rs 1.8 crore in a share trading scam. The money was transferred to about 1,800 bank accounts across India, with the cyber crime branch now investigating.
A 49-year-old private company employee from Tulasi Nagar, Berhampur, was defrauded of Rs 12.77 lakh in an online share trading scam between January 8 and 13. Cyber criminals promised high returns and siphoned money from multiple bank accounts.
A 31-year-old housewife from Punawale lost over Rs 55 lakh to cybercriminals in an elaborate online share trading scam between July and September last year.
A 37-year-old insurance officer in Pune lost Rs 21.6 lakh in an online share trading fraud after being lured with promises of 300% profits. Phursungi police have registered a case.
Gujarat Police's Cyber Excellence Centre arrests two men from Unjha for allegedly cheating victims of Rs 27 crore through fake trading platforms. Investigation reveals links to 128 complaints nationwide involving Rs 88 crore.
A 33-year-old ITBP officer from Noida lost Rs 51 lakh in an online trading scam that started on WhatsApp and moved to Telegram. Police have filed an FIR and investigation is ongoing.
A 33-year-old ITBP officer in Noida was defrauded of Rs 51 lakh in a sophisticated online share trading scam. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation. Read to learn how the scam unfolded.
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 Thane HR manager was duped of Rs 36.74 lakh in a sophisticated online investment fraud. The scam promised high returns via a WhatsApp group. Learn how to protect yourself from such financial scams.
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.
An Ahmedabad trader lost Rs 50,000 in a cyberfraud involving a truckload of green coconuts. The scammer used WhatsApp for communication. Learn how to avoid such online trading pitfalls.
WhatsApp introduces Member Tags, custom labels to identify roles in group chats. Learn how to add, edit, and use this new feature to streamline communication in busy communities.
WhatsApp is developing a new 'Profile Cover Photo' feature for iOS, allowing users to add a background image to their profile info screen. Discover how it works and when it might launch.
A Vizag doctor lost Rs 2.5 crore in a sophisticated WhatsApp stock scam. Cybercrime police warn against online investment frauds. Learn how to protect yourself.
A doctor from Visakhapatnam lost Rs 2.5 crore in a sophisticated cyber investment scam. Fraudsters lured him via a WhatsApp group and a fake trading app. Police warn against online trading schemes.
Meta's WhatsApp rolls out new features including Member Tags for groups, Text Stickers, and Event Reminders with custom alerts. The update enhances group communication and organization. Read more about the latest features.
WhatsApp introduces member tags, text stickers, and event reminders for group chats. Learn how to use these new features to organize your conversations better.
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 Hyderabad woman lost Rs 2.5 crore in a fake SEBI-registered app scam run through WhatsApp groups. Learn how the cyber fraud unfolded and how to stay safe from such online investment traps.
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.
WhatsApp introduces new features like member tags, text stickers, and custom event reminders to make group chats more organised and expressive. Learn how these updates enhance coordination.
WhatsApp introduces an AI-powered sticker generator. Learn how to create personalised stickers from text descriptions in the beta version. A new era of messaging begins!
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.
A 60-year-old retired professional from Ahmedabad's Satellite area lost Rs 86.7 lakh in an online stock trading fraud. The scam, originating on Facebook, used WhatsApp groups and a fake trading app. Learn how to protect yourself.
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.
A 50-year-old software engineer from UAE lost Rs 1.73 crore in an online share trading fraud while vacationing in Pune. The cybercrime police detail the sophisticated scam involving fake apps and 13 bank accounts. Read more to learn how to stay safe.
A 61-year-old retired CGST superintendent in Mumbai was cheated of Rs 9.7 lakh in a share trading scam via a fake app. Learn how the fraud unfolded and key safety tips.
Five Hyderabad residents lost over ₹2.7 crore in fake stock trading scams, reporting to police on Jan 1, 2026. Learn how the frauds operated and how to protect yourself.