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Courier Staffer Flees After Theft of 400 Parcels in Surat
A garment seller in Surat's Kapodra has filed a police complaint alleging a courier employee stole 400 Diwali return parcels worth Rs 3 lakh. Read the full story.
Wife of Ex-IPS Officer Duped of Rs 2.58 Crore in Cyber Fraud
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.
Rs 2000 Cr Mid-Day Meal Scam Exposed in Rajasthan
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.
Goa Police arrest Odisha man in Rs 85,000 parcel delivery scam
Goa Crime Branch uncovers a fake parcel delivery scam, arresting a suspect from Odisha who used phishing SMS links to cheat victims across India. Read the full investigation details.
Mysuru teacher loses Rs 11.76 lakh in online scam
A Mysuru teacher was cheated of Rs 11.76 lakh by cybercrooks who contacted her via a matrimonial site. The scam involved a fake parcel with 47,000 euros. Read how the fraud unfolded and learn to stay safe.
Haryana: Fresh Multi-Crore Property ID Scam in Sonipat Exposed
Haryana minister Vipul Goel flags a new property ID scam in Sonipat MC, suspending officials. This follows CM's probe into a Rs 1,500 crore work slip scam. Get the latest updates on the investigations.
Haryana's Rs 1,500 Cr Construction Worker Scam Probe
Haryana uncovers a massive Rs 1,500 crore scam involving fake construction worker registrations and work slips. CM Nayab Singh Saini orders probe after Minister Anil Vij flags irregularities. Details inside.
Dubai Safety: Amazon Parcel Left Outside for a Week
A Ugandan man's viral Instagram video shows his Amazon delivery remained untouched at his Dubai doorstep for a full week while he was away, sparking a global conversation about safety in the city.
Nagpur: ₹22.34 Lakh E-commerce Parcel Scam by Logistics Staff
Nagpur police register a case against 11 employees of a logistics company for allegedly embezzling parcels worth ₹22.34 lakh meant for e-commerce deliveries. Details inside.
Noida Woman Loses Rs 65 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
A Noida woman in her 60s was digitally arrested for 56 hours and scammed of Rs 65 lakh. Read the step-by-step account of the cyber fraud and learn how to stay safe.
Tamil composer GV Prakash loses Rs 20k to X scam
Tamil music composer GV Prakash Kumar lost Rs 20,000 to an emotional scam on X. The fraudster used a fake death story. Learn how to protect yourself from such social media fraud.
₹15.5 Lakh Vanish in Haryana After Clicking SMS Link
A Panchkula resident lost ₹15.5 lakh in a sophisticated SMS scam. Learn how the 'FedEx' phishing link led to massive financial fraud and how to protect yourself.
MBBS aspirant loses Rs 21 lakh in Kolkata medical seat scam
A 19-year-old from Agartala was allegedly cheated of Rs 21 lakh for a guaranteed seat at Calcutta National Medical College. The scam involved forged documents and fake officials. Read the full investigation.
DU's Student-Designed Post Office Becomes Youth Hub
Delhi University unveils a vibrant, student-designed post office with free Wi-Fi and QR booking. Part of India Post's plan to revamp 46 campus post offices by 2026. Discover how it's becoming a social and study hub.
IIM Lucknow unveils first Gen-Z post office in UP
IIM Lucknow launches a first-of-its-kind Gen-Z post office on campus, featuring QR payments, automated parcel units, and free Wi-Fi. A modern twist for India Post. Read more!
TTD Overhauls Procurement After Laddu, Silk Scams
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams initiates a complete procurement department overhaul following scams. CBI probe reveals staff collusion, prompting staff transfers and strength review.
USPS Opens Last-Mile Delivery to All Shippers in 2026
The US Postal Service plans to open its last-mile delivery network to all shippers in 2026, aiming to boost revenue. Bidding starts early 2025. Read more.
Manali 'Snow Scam' Viral Video Exposes Tourist Deception
A viral video from Manali exposes a 'snow scam' where tourists are charged for activities on a tiny artificial patch. Learn the facts and how to avoid such tourist traps.
Pune Family Faces Extortion: Bomb Parcel, Email Threats
A Pune family receives bomb-like parcel and threatening emails demanding thousands of dollars. Ravet police investigate extortion case under BNS. Read the full details.
Chef Scammed of Rs 1.73 Lakh in Fake Job Fraud
A Delhi chef lost Rs 1.73 lakh to a Bengaluru 'agency' promising overseas jobs. Delhi Police arrested three, including an MBA grad & bank manager, for the interstate cyber fraud syndicate. Read how the scam unfolded.
Jaipur Airport Security Alert Over Suspicious Parcel
A major security alert was triggered at Jaipur Airport after CISF found a suspicious electronic device hidden in a parcel. Investigations by ATS and police are ongoing. Read for details.
New Bengaluru rental scam offers cheap flats at Rs 15,000
A Bengaluru resident exposes a new rental scam on Reddit. Fraudsters lure victims with fully furnished 2BHK flats for Rs 15,000, then demand Rs 2,500 for an 'entry card'. Learn how to stay safe.
APSRTC Vijayawada cargo revenue hits Rs 120 crore
APSRTC's Vijayawada zone achieves a record Rs 120 crore cargo revenue, driven by direct services to farmers' markets. Revenue expected to cross Rs 140 crore this year. Read more.
Delivery worker loses 25 parcels in Salt Lake theft
Arup Rajbanshi, 21, had 25 delivery parcels stolen from his two-wheeler in Kolkata's Salt Lake area. Police investigating the theft under BNS Section 303(2). Read full details.
Haryana Paddy Scam: 7 Bank Accounts Frozen
Haryana authorities freeze 7 bank accounts of 2 rice mills in major paddy procurement scam investigation. Multiple FIRs filed in Ambala district.
Bengaluru techie loses ₹48L in fake treatment, kidney damaged
A Bengaluru software engineer lost ₹48 lakh to fraudulent sexual wellness treatments that caused severe kidney damage. Police investigate this elaborate medical scam.
Mumbai Retiree Loses ₹1.47 Cr in Fake Trading Scam
A 68-year-old Mumbai retiree lost ₹1.47 crore in elaborate cyber fraud using Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's photo. Learn how to protect yourself from such investment scams.
Mumbai woman loses Rs 32L in digital arrest scam
A 72-year-old Mulund woman was cheated of Rs 32 lakh by fraudsters posing as Colaba Crime Branch officials in a sophisticated digital arrest scam. Learn how to protect yourself from such cybercrimes.
AI Scam Videos: PIB Warns About Fake Modi, Sitharaman Clips
PIB Fact Check warns about AI-generated videos of PM Modi and FM Sitharaman offering fake investment advice. Learn how to identify these deepfake scams and protect your money.
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