A Sundargarh consumer court directed an electronics store to refund Rs 19,999 plus Rs 15,000 compensation and Rs 5,000 costs for negligence after a customer was charged twice for a mobile phone. Read the full story.
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.
Thane police register a case against four individuals for allegedly creating eight fake GST firms and fraudulently claiming over Rs 22 crore in input tax credit. No arrests made yet. Details inside.
Ahmedabad crime branch arrests CA Akash Soni & ex-banker Manoj Ramawat for creating 54+ fake firms & accounts used in cyber fraud. Raid uncovers crucial evidence. Read the full investigation details.
Delhi Police arrested two graduates for creating a fake ASI website and cheating hundreds of job aspirants. The elaborate scam involved a fake portal, a written exam, and plans for hefty bribes. Read the full investigation.
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.
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.
An Indian Army colonel in Pune lost Rs 3.81 lakh after clicking a fake traffic challan link. The money was charged to a Hong Kong hotel. Learn how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud.
Noida police arrest two men for defrauding people with fake loan sanction letters via WhatsApp. The duo used stolen data from their former employer. Read the full investigation details.
An Ahmedabad businessman lost Rs 53 lakh in a sophisticated online trading fraud. Learn how the scam unfolded via social media and how to protect yourself from such cybercrimes.
Delhi Police uncovers a fake call centre in Sangam Vihar run by a family, cheating people with instant online loan promises. Learn how the scam worked and how to stay safe.
Delhi Police's Cyber Cell arrests a Bihar man for running a fake hotel-booking website scam that defrauded a US victim of ₹57,186. Details on the modus operandi and seized evidence inside.
Kanpur police and tax officials bust a gang that created fake companies to evade GST worth Rs 37.87 crore. Four arrested, laptops and phones seized. Read the full investigation details.
Government uncovers 489 bogus GST registrations using forged IDs, evading Rs 3,000 crore. Data analytics drive intensifies against tax fraud networks. Read the full report.
Mohali police uncover a major fake air ticket scam. Sai Travels owner Deepak Raj allegedly issued forged international tickets, cheating customers. Details on the fraud and police investigation inside.
A 21-year-old from Rajasthan was arrested for allegedly cheating a woman of Rs 2.7 lakh via a fake resort booking scheme. Police uncovered fake websites and QR code fraud. Read the full investigation details.
A Mumbai court has granted bail to two owners of an alleged fake call centre in Vanrai that targeted US citizens. The court cited a filed chargesheet and documentary evidence as reasons. Read the full details.
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.
Uttar Pradesh STF uncovers a major interstate loan fraud syndicate using forged documents & shell companies, arresting 8 including the mastermind. Details inside.
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.
Noida STF arrests 8 for Rs 100 crore bank loan fraud using fake IDs & shell companies. Gang colluded with builders & bank staff. Over 220 accounts frozen.
A 27-year-old accountant from Bihar was arrested in Noida for generating fake invoices worth Rs 11 crore and fraudulently claiming Rs 2 crore in GST refunds. Read the full investigation details.
Bhola Jaiswal, father of absconding kingpin Shubham Jaiswal, sent to jail in Sonbhadra. Police expand probe to 118 medicine firms in UP for codeine syrup smuggling via fake billing. Read for details.
Bengaluru police arrested a man impersonating a journalist and press club president for allegedly cheating a homemaker of Rs 20 lakh with false promises of prestigious posts. Read the full details of the scam.
A 62-year-old retired income tax officer in Ulhasnagar was cheated of her life savings in a fake digital arrest scam. Fraudsters posing as CBI officials used video calls & fake RBI notices to intimidate her. Police are investigating.
Coimbatore cyber crime police arrest K Arun for cheating a youth with fake overseas job offers. The accused promised a hotel job abroad and took Rs 3.5 lakh. Read the full story.
More than 40 induction furnace industrialists in Ludhiana receive GST notices for alleged bogus billing. The industry association plans to challenge the move, citing procedural flaws.
Kochi police uncover major visa fraud ring shifting from healthcare to blue-collar job scams for Europe & Gulf. Over 25 agents arrested, victims lose Rs 5+ crore. Experts warn of new tactics targeting desperate youth.
A Greater Noida government employee was duped of nearly Rs 1.3 crore in a fake investment scheme. Cyber police have registered a case and are investigating. Read details of the sophisticated scam.