Pune: Trio loses Rs 11.33 lakh in RTO frauds
Three Pune residents, including an Army officer, collectively lost Rs 11.33 lakh in sophisticated online RTO challan scams. Learn how the frauds unfolded and how to protect yourself.
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Hinjewadi Employee Duped of Rs 13.4 Lakh in Crypto Scam
A 45-year-old Pune employee lost Rs 13.4 lakh to cybercrooks promising 300% returns on cryptocurrency. The Hinjewadi police have registered a case. Learn how to avoid such investment frauds.
Global Partnership Launched in Bangkok to Combat Online Scams
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.
Pune Army Colonel Scammed of Rs 3.8 Lakh via Fake Challan
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.
74-Year-Old Cheated of Rs 99 Lakh in 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.
Petroleum Co. Manager Loses Rs 28.79L in Online Scam
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.
Pune Retiree Loses Rs 63 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
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.
Retired professor loses Rs 79 lakh to digital arrest scam
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.
74-Year-Old Loses Rs 10 Lakh to Cyber Cons in Panchkula
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.
Hyderabad: Rs 2 Crore Lost in Online Trading Scams
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.
Ghaziabad: Rs 43 Lakh Lost in Online Investment Scams
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.
Friend Poses as Woman, Dupes Bachelor of Rs 5 Lakh
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.
Vizag Couple Loses Rs 1.5 Crore in Crypto Scam
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.
Elderly Couple Loses Rs 90 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
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.
Vizag couple loses ₹1.5 crore in crypto scam
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.
Ahmedabad: Two Businessmen Duped in Investment Scams Totalling Rs 86 Lakh
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.
Salt Lake senior loses Rs 12.35 lakh in online fraud
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.
72-Year-Old Loses Rs 21.5 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
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.
Mangaluru trader loses Rs 33.1 lakh in online scam
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.
Thane man loses Rs 1.25 crore to cyber fraudsters
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.
Doctor loses Rs 33.7 lakh in Instagram investment fraud
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.
Noida Man Duped of Rs 12 Crore in WhatsApp Trading Fraud
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.
Fake CBI Digital Arrest Scam: Senior Citizen Loses Rs 60 Lakh
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.
Rs 1.08 Crore Stock Scam: Hyderabad Brothers Duped on WhatsApp
Two Hyderabad brothers lost over Rs 1.08 crore in a sophisticated stock market scam run through a WhatsApp group. Cybercrime police have registered FIRs. Read the shocking details.
Ahmedabad man loses Rs 15.2 lakh to cyber fraudsters
A 67-year-old retired Ahmedabad resident lost Rs 15.20 lakh to cybercriminals impersonating Mumbai Police and ED officials. Learn how the scam unfolded and how to protect yourself.
Senior Citizen Cheated of Rs 6.97 Lakh in Ahmedabad Bank Scam
A 74-year-old woman in Ahmedabad lost Rs 6.97 lakh after a fraudster posed as a bank official. Learn the details of this cybercrime and how to protect yourself.
Retired Ahmedabad Man Loses Rs 13.2 Lakh in Online Scams
A 68-year-old retired PWD employee in Ahmedabad lost Rs 13.2 lakh in two online investment scams on social media. Read the full story to learn how to protect yourself from such fraud.
Gurgaon woman loses Rs 94k in UPI refund scam
A Gurgaon resident was duped of Rs 94,000 after fraudsters tricked her into returning a non-existent bank transfer. Police have registered a case. Learn how to stay safe from such UPI scams.
Ahmedabad Man Loses Rs 14 Lakh in WhatsApp Investment Fraud
A 22-year-old BTech graduate in Ahmedabad lost Rs 14 lakh in a sophisticated online investment scam run through a WhatsApp group. Cybercrime police have registered a case. Learn how to protect yourself from such frauds.
Kolkata man loses Rs 1.5 crore in fake stock trading scam
A 73-year-old Kaikhali resident was duped of Rs 1.5 crore in a sophisticated online investment fraud. Kolkata Police issues 15-point safety guidelines to combat such financial scams. Learn how to protect yourself.
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