A policeman from Avadi commissionerate faces probe for allegedly selling ganja after receiving online payment. Kodungaiyur police uncovered the racket, seizing 3 kg of contraband. Read the full investigation details.
A 19-year-old from Rajasthan was arrested for manipulating shopkeepers' UPI QR codes in Delhi's Chandni Chowk, diverting lakhs to his account. Learn how the digital payment fraud was uncovered.
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.
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.
Two former employees of a Hyderabad petrol pump booked for allegedly siphoning ₹88.6 lakh over 16 months via digital payment fraud. Police probe underway.
A Hyderabad man lost Rs 1.6 lakh to a fake DMart New Year offer link on WhatsApp. Police register case, cyber chief warns of 32% festive fraud surge. Learn how to stay safe.
Mumbai's Oshiwara police swiftly helped Mahabharat actor Gajendra Chauhan recover Rs 98,000 lost to a dry fruit scam on Facebook. Read how they traced the money in under 10 days.
Thailand and UNODC launch a global partnership to fight online scams, with Meta and TikTok joining. Scams cost victims up to $37 billion in 2023. Read about the new cross-border initiative.
An Army colonel in Pune was duped of Rs 3.81 lakh after clicking a fake traffic challan link. The amount was charged to a Hong Kong hotel. Learn how to stay safe from such cyber fraud.
A retired ONGC employee in Kolkata lost his life savings to fraudsters posing as Mumbai Police. The cybercrime involved a 4-day 'digital arrest'. Read the full investigation details.
A 41-year-old territory manager in Vijayawada was duped of Rs 28.79 lakh in a sophisticated online investment fraud via WhatsApp groups promising high returns. Police are investigating.
A 78-year-old retired banker in Pune was cheated of Rs 63 lakh in a sophisticated cyber fraud involving fake 'digital arrest' and links to a Cambodia human trafficking case. Read the full details of the scam.
Delhi Traffic Police integrates with Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS). Now pay challans instantly via UPI apps. Learn how it works, avoid fraud, and clear pending fines.
A 61-year-old retired professor in Kolhapur was swindled of Rs 79 lakh by cybercriminals posing as police. The scammers threatened a 'digital arrest' over a fake Rs 538 crore scam. Read how the fraud unfolded.
A 74-year-old Panchkula man lost Rs 10 lakh after cyber criminals hacked his phone using a fake banking link. Learn how the scam unfolded and how to protect yourself from similar frauds.
Two Hyderabad businessmen lost nearly Rs 2 crore to fake crypto and stock trading platforms. Police warn against 'too good to be true' online investment offers. Learn how to protect yourself.
Delhi Traffic Police partners with SBI to enable Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) for challan payments on all UPI platforms, boosting digital governance and convenience.
Two Ghaziabad residents lost over Rs 43 lakh in separate online investment scams. Fraudsters used Facebook and WhatsApp to lure victims with promises of high returns. Police have registered FIRs and investigations are ongoing.
A Sabarkantha man created a fake female profile to exploit his friend's search for a bride, cheating him of Rs 5 lakh. Police say at least 10 friends were similarly duped. Read the full story.
A Visakhapatnam couple lost Rs 1.5 crore in a USDT investment scam. Cybercrime police are investigating. Learn how to protect yourself from such online frauds.
Kerala's State Central Library in Thiruvananthapuram lacks UPI payments and modern shelves, causing student inconvenience. Despite high demand, govt delays funds and digital shift. Read more.
A Pune-based retired officer and his wife were digitally arrested and extorted of Rs 90 lakh by fraudsters posing as CBI, police, and RBI officials. Read about the sophisticated scam and how to stay safe.
A Visakhapatnam couple lost nearly ₹1.5 crore in a sophisticated USDT investment fraud. Cybercrime police warn against fake online trading platforms promising high returns. Report scams to 1930.
A 63-year-old lost Rs 17 lakh in a crypto scam, while a 34-year-old lost Rs 69.43 lakh in a fake SEBI stock fraud. Ahmedabad Cybercrime is investigating both cases of cheating and breach of trust.
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 72-year-old retired government employee in Jabalpur was digitally arrested for 3 days and extorted of Rs 21.5 lakh by cyber fraudsters posing as ATS officers. Police investigation ongoing.
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.
A Kolkata doctor was cheated of Rs 33.7 lakh in an elaborate Instagram investment scam. Police have registered a case and issued safety guidelines. Learn how to protect yourself from such frauds.
A Noida-based engineer lost Rs 12 crore in a sophisticated cyber fraud that began with a WhatsApp message. Police have filed an FIR. Read the full story to learn how to avoid such scams.