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 Mumbai-Dubai resident alleges a ₹1 crore fraud by Ponzi kingpin Ravindra Nath Soni. Kanpur police arrested Soni for a ₹970 crore international investment scam. Read the full story.
A Hyderabad-based AI research scientist lost ₹85.05 lakh in a cryptocurrency investment fraud orchestrated through a matrimony website. Police have registered a case under IT Act and BNS sections.
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 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.
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.
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.
US Justice Department shuts down tickmilleas.com, a fraudulent crypto platform run from a Burma scam compound linked to Chinese organized crime, part of a crackdown on $5.8B 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.
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.
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.
The Indian government mandates SIM-device binding for WhatsApp and Telegram by December 2025 to combat cyber fraud. Learn how this new rule will impact your messaging security.
Mumbai EOW investigates a major fraud by Ojasvi Foundation promising 7-8% monthly returns. ED seizes cash, foreign currency. Learn how to avoid such scams.
DoT's new directive mandates SIM-binding for WhatsApp, Telegram. COAI calls it a 'landmark step', but users fear privacy erosion and practical hurdles. Details inside.
India's DoT mandates SIM binding for messaging apps like WhatsApp & Telegram within 90 days to curb fraud. Users must have active SIM in device. Learn the new rules.
Indian government mandates 6-hour login limits on WhatsApp Web and SIM verification for communication apps to combat cyber fraud. Learn how this affects users.
Indian government mandates active SIM for WhatsApp, Telegram use. Users must re-verify every 6 hours starting 2025. Stay informed about new digital security rules.
Central Region Cyber Police arrest 34-year-old cloth merchant for receiving ₹34 lakh in fake stock trading scam that duped 70-year-old retiree of ₹74.37 lakh. Read full investigation details.
Kolkata Police alerts public about fake SBI WhatsApp channels causing over ₹1 crore losses. Learn how to spot these investment scams and protect your money.
Noida police arrest two men for bank account fraud in Rs 5.6 crore investment scam. Learn how cyber criminals targeted victims through WhatsApp groups and fake experts.
A Jaipur resident was cheated of Rs 34 lakh in a fake online trading fraud on Telegram. Police are investigating the cybercrime. Learn how to protect yourself from such scams.
A 21-year-old BCom student in Ahmedabad lost ₹7.08 lakh in a sophisticated online hotel review scam operated through WhatsApp and Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud.
A 77-year-old Vijayawada man was cheated of ₹78.5 lakh in an elaborate online investment scam. Police warn against fake trading platforms and urge verification through SEBI-approved channels. Stay safe from cyber fraud!
Russia escalates standoff with WhatsApp and Telegram over data sharing refusal. Learn how this digital conflict impacts users and global tech policy.
Security researchers discover Sturnus malware targeting Indian Android users through fake apps. The trojan steals banking credentials and records messages from WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal. Protect your device now!
Sturnus Android banking trojan bypasses WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram encryption to steal financial credentials. Learn how this malware works and protects itself.
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.
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.
A man from Udupi lost Rs 12.38 lakh in an online investment scam after receiving a job offer on Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself from similar frauds.