A former lecturer in Mangaluru was cheated of Rs 85.68 lakh in a share market investment scam. The fraudsters later demanded a 'service tax' to release his funds. Read the full story of this shocking financial fraud.
A Nashik businesswoman, recovering from an MLM scam, lost Rs 1.10 crore in a WhatsApp share market fraud. She mortgaged family gold despite warnings. Read the shocking details.
Alert Punjab National Bank officials in Lucknow rescued a 75-year-old woman from a digital arrest scam, preventing a ₹1.13 crore loss. Learn how vigilance and timely police action foiled the cyber fraudsters.
A 23-year-old from Udupi lost Rs 55,000 after ordering a graphic card via a fraudulent Facebook ad. Police are investigating the online fraud case. Stay alert to such scams.
A 64-year-old retired UHBVNL superintendent in Panchkula was cheated of Rs 7.75 lakh by fraudsters posing as CBI and court officials. Learn how the scam unfolded and crucial safety tips to protect yourself from such cybercrime.
A Chennai couple was duped by fraudsters posing as Indian High Commission officials, claiming their daughter was detained. Police are investigating the cyber crime. Read the full story for safety tips.
A new Financial Fraud Risk Indicator has helped prevent cyber fraud losses worth Rs 660 crore within six months of its launch. Discover how this tool is safeguarding Indian citizens.
Telangana sees a sharp 100% rise in online betting complaints, with victims losing Rs 9.57 crore in 2025. Police launch 'Fraud Ka Full Stop' drive. Read how to stay safe.
A 69-year-old retired engineer in Pune was defrauded of Rs 1.07 crore by cybercriminals impersonating Mumbai Crime Branch officers. Learn how the elaborate scam unfolded and how to protect yourself.
Actor Gajendra Chauhan lost Rs 1.5 lakh in an online scam. Mumbai Police's Cyber Cell acted swiftly to freeze the account and recover his money. Read how the fraud unfolded.
Learn essential cyber safety tips from Tamil Nadu Police experts shared at The Times of India's #Don'tGetScammed townhall. Protect yourself from boss scams, phishing, and digital arrests.
Alert bank officials in Karnataka teamed up with Cyber Police to stop a victim from depositing an additional ₹1.5 lakh to fraudsters. Read how the timely intervention prevented a major financial loss.
A Hyderabad software employee was defrauded of over ₹12 lakh in a cryptocurrency investment scam initiated on a matrimony app. Read the full story and learn how to stay safe from such online frauds.
Actor Gajendra Chauhan, famed for playing Yudhishthira, was targeted in a cyber fraud. Mumbai Police's swift action recovered Rs 98,000. Read the full story.
Ahmedabad cybercrime police prevented a massive Rs 1.43 crore scam by rescuing an elderly man under 'digital arrest.' Read how quick action and bank coordination stopped the fraud.
A bank account in Ahmedabad's Ramol saw Rs 148.3 crore transactions in over a month, linked to 117 cyber fraud complaints nationwide. Police probe reveals modus operandi.
An 82-year-old woman in Mumbai was swindled of Rs 5 lakh by cyber criminals posing as ED officials who threatened her with arrest over a WhatsApp video call. Read the full details of the sophisticated scam.
Noida cybercrime unit arrests a key suspect linked to Chinese fraud networks in a massive stock market investment scam. Learn how the multi-state operation was busted and how to protect yourself.
A 23-year-old from Kolkata was allegedly duped by a man she met on a dating app. The accused, a bank employee from Aluva, absconded with her cash and jewellery. Police are investigating.
A 75-year-old Lucknow woman was trapped in a terrifying digital arrest by cyber fraudsters posing as CBI officers. Police intervention saved Rs 1.5 crore. Read the shocking details.
Shocking data shows Bengaluru loses nearly half a billion rupees daily to cyber fraud. Learn about the top scams and how to protect yourself in India's tech capital.
DCP Shavya Goyal at TOI's 'Don'tGetScammed' Townhall stressed that awareness is the only shield against cybercrime, detailing deepfake threats, APK scams, and the need for immediate reporting.
Learn how to report cyber fraud, hacking, or online harassment from home using India's National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. Save time and act fast with our detailed guide.
Thiruvananthapuram cybercrime police arrest a 25-year-old from Ahmedabad for defrauding a doctor of Rs 1.11 crore via fake online trading promises. Read the full investigation details.
Uttar Pradesh STF uncovers a major interstate loan fraud syndicate using forged documents & shell companies, arresting 8 including the mastermind. Details inside.
A 63-year-old Kolkata woman lost Rs 12.35 lakh while trying to book a doctor's appointment online. Police have registered a case. Learn how to protect yourself from such digital scams.
A 34-year-old vegetable trader in Mangaluru was cheated of Rs 33.1 lakh in a sophisticated online investment fraud. The scam started on Facebook and moved to WhatsApp. Police have registered a case. Read to learn how to avoid such scams.
A 64-year-old retired deputy manager from Thane was defrauded of Rs 1.25 crore by scammers posing as police and officials, accusing him of terrorism. Read the full story to learn how the scam unfolded and how to stay safe.
Gurgaon Police's November 2025 cybercrime drive led to 214 arrests and freezing of Rs 8.77 crore. Over 3,500 complaints were received, with Rs 3.52 crore refunded. Stay safe online.
Cyber criminals posing as police and CBI officials used 'digital arrest' threats to dupe two Hyderabad senior citizens of over ₹2.2 crore. Read how the elaborate scam unfolded.