A Chennai couple was duped by fraudsters posing as Indian High Commission officials, claiming their daughter was detained. Police are investigating the cyber crime. Read the full story for safety tips.
Learn essential cyber safety tips from Tamil Nadu Police experts shared at The Times of India's #Don'tGetScammed townhall. Protect yourself from boss scams, phishing, and digital arrests.
Hyderabad cyber police register 3 cases where fraudsters stole over Rs 11 lakh via malicious APK files. Victims tricked into installing apps that hijacked phones & bank accounts. Read details and safety tips.
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.
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.
A 23-year-old faces charges for stealing $15 million by posing as Coinbase support. He tricked 100+ users. Read the full details of the crypto phishing scheme.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams initiates a complete procurement department overhaul following scams. CBI probe reveals staff collusion, prompting staff transfers and strength review.
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.
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.
CBI uncovers a massive phishing operation using 20,000+ illegal SIMs to dupe thousands. Raids in Delhi, Noida, Chandigarh lead to arrests and seizure of crypto. 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.
Former IAS officer Pradeep Sharma sentenced to 5 years in prison by PMLA court for money laundering in a land scam case. Details on the conviction and charges inside.
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.
Cybercrime in India is outpacing defences, with SMS scams causing unprecedented financial losses. Experts warn that current regulations offer an illusion of safety. Read more.
Madurai District Collector moves Supreme Court against HC order on Karthigai festival lamp lighting. Faces contempt for allegedly defying court directive. Read the full legal battle.
Special ACB court in Hazaribag rejects bail plea of senior IAS officer Vinay Choubey, accused in forest land and liquor scams. Get the latest details on the case.
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 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.
A 72-year-old retired bank employee in Karnataka lost Rs 21 lakh after clicking on a deceptive Facebook ad promising special benefits. Read the full story and learn how to protect yourself from online fraud.
Trichy cybercrime police successfully recovered and returned ₹48 lakh to a 75-year-old retired official who fell for an online phishing scam. The money was traced through 20 accounts. Learn how to stay safe.
A 63-year-old Ahmedabad man was cheated of Rs 7.14 lakh by scammers posing as TRAI, Mumbai Police & RBI officials ahead of his son's wedding. Read how the sophisticated cybercrime unfolded.
Delhi Police warns about fake traffic challan messages containing malware. Learn how to identify scams and protect your phone from hackers. Verify challans only through official portals.
A Ludhiana businessman narrowly avoided a sophisticated phishing scam where fraudsters posed as Delhi ATS officers. Police issue urgent warning about cyber criminals exploiting Red Fort investigation panic. Stay vigilant!
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Cyber criminals are creating fake Amazon, Flipkart websites for Black Friday 2025. Learn essential tips to safeguard your money and personal information from online shopping scams.
Delhi court issues notice to CBI on Rabri Devi's plea to transfer IRCTC scam cases to different judge. Matter listed for December 6 hearing. Get the latest updates.
Harvard University faces another cybersecurity breach exposing alumni and donor information through phone phishing. Learn how this impacts data security globally.
Lawyers discover dangerous phishing link displayed outside Chandigarh's Sector 43 District Court. Thousands at risk of cyber fraud while paying fines. Authorities accused of negligence.
Delhi court seeks CBI response on Rabri Devi's plea to transfer IRCTC scam case. Former Bihar CM alleges bias, hearing set for December 6. Stay updated on this political legal battle.