Kolkata: Rs 50 Lakh Lost in Online Investment Frauds
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.
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 Surat embroidery worker lost Rs 2.53 lakh after downloading a fake marriage invitation APK file sent via WhatsApp. Learn how the scam unfolded and how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud.
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.
Two elderly relatives in Delhi were duped of over Rs 1.5 crore by scammers posing as financial advisors on WhatsApp. The fraud involved fake apps and promises of high returns. Read the full investigation.
A 44-year-old manager in Pune's Talegaon MIDC lost Rs 70.7 lakh in a cryptocurrency investment scam. Cybercrooks promised high returns, then vanished. Read the full story and learn how to stay safe.
A Surat-based doctor lost Rs 28.93 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as Anand Rathi Securities. The elaborate scam promised high IPO returns. Learn how to protect yourself from such investment frauds.
A Chandkheda-based trader lost Rs 25 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as a forex expert on Telegram. Learn how the scam unfolded and crucial tips to stay safe from such online investment frauds.
A 39-year-old Ahmedabad man lost Rs 17.9 lakh to cyber fraudsters via a fake WhatsApp stock trading group promising 200% returns. Learn how the scam unfolded and how to protect yourself.
A 70-year-old Mulund resident lost his life savings of Rs 1.24 crore in a cyber fraud after being lured by 30% profit in share trading via WhatsApp. Police have registered a case. Read the full story.
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A victim in Mangaluru was cheated of Rs 51.8 lakh in a sophisticated stock investment scam run via WhatsApp and a fake app. Police have registered a case. Learn how to spot such cyber fraud.
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A 69-year-old Ahmedabad doctor lost Rs 63 lakh to cybercrooks promising high stock returns. Learn how the scam unfolded and the sections invoked. Protect yourself from such frauds.
A Naroda resident was cheated of Rs 12.06 lakh after being lured into a fake share trading app via a WhatsApp group. The cybercrime police are investigating. Learn how to spot such scams.
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A Bhuj man was cheated of Rs 16+ lakh in a fake stock investment scheme run via WhatsApp. Police have registered a case under BNS and IT Act. Learn how to spot such frauds.
A 63-year-old retired banker in Mumbai was cheated of Rs 1.3 crore in a sophisticated online fraud involving fake IPOs promoted via YouTube. Learn how the scam unfolded and crucial tips to stay safe from cybercrime.
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A 63-year-old retired banker in Mumbai was duped of Rs 1.35 crore in a fake investment scam promoted via YouTube & WhatsApp. Police are investigating. Learn how to stay safe from such cyber 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.
A retired Punjab IG shot himself after losing Rs 8.1 crore to online scammers. An FIR has been filed. Read the full details of the sophisticated fraud.
Former Punjab IG Amar Singh Chahal fights for life after shooting himself over an Rs 8.1 crore online investment fraud. Police probe details of the sophisticated WhatsApp & Telegram scam. Read the full investigation.
Nagpur police file case against 10 for a ₹14.24 crore investment fraud. Over 61 investors lured with high returns. Key details and legal sections invoked inside.
A Noida resident lost Rs 81.8 lakh in a sophisticated investment fraud that started on WhatsApp. The scam, promising high IPO returns, used fake statements to lure the victim. Learn how to protect yourself from such cybercrime.
A 62-year-old retired textile trader from Surat was duped of Rs 42.28 lakh in a sophisticated online investment scam. Police have arrested three individuals for providing bank accounts used in the fraud. Learn how to protect yourself.
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