Udupi: Man cheated of Rs 15.95 lakh in online scam
An Udupi man lost Rs 15.95 lakh to a fake e-commerce investment scam advertised on Instagram. The fraudsters posed as 'E BOSS Marketing & Services Company'. Read to learn how to avoid such scams.
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Mangaluru fraud: Ex-lecturer loses Rs 85.68 lakh
A former lecturer in Mangaluru was cheated of Rs 85.68 lakh in a share market investment scam. The fraudsters later demanded a 'service tax' to release his funds. Read the full story of this shocking financial fraud.
Udupi: Man loses Rs 15.95 lakh in e-commerce scam
A man from Udupi was cheated of Rs 15.95 lakh in a fake e-commerce investment scam advertised on Instagram. Learn the details of the fraud and how to protect yourself.
Instagram's Mosseri on TikTok's US Challenges & Future Plans
Instagram head Adam Mosseri analyzes TikTok's approach in the US, discusses Instagram's TV app launch, and predicts a 'fundamentally different' platform in 2-4 years. Read the full insights.
PNB staff in Lucknow save ₹1.13 crore from digital arrest scam
Alert Punjab National Bank officials in Lucknow rescued a 75-year-old woman from a digital arrest scam, preventing a ₹1.13 crore loss. Learn how vigilance and timely police action foiled the cyber fraudsters.
Karnataka: Man loses Rs 55k in Facebook graphic card fraud
A 23-year-old from Udupi lost Rs 55,000 after ordering a graphic card via a fraudulent Facebook ad. Police are investigating the online fraud case. Stay alert to such scams.
Fraud Risk Tool Prevents Rs 660 Crore Loss in 6 Months
A new Financial Fraud Risk Indicator has helped prevent cyber fraud losses worth Rs 660 crore within six months of its launch. Discover how this tool is safeguarding Indian citizens.
100+ Best Christmas Instagram Captions for 2025
Spread festive cheer! Find the perfect 100+ Christmas captions for Instagram in 2025 - funny, religious, puns & more. Make your holiday posts shine!
Bengaluru man loses Rs 48 lakh to backstreet sex health quack
A Bengaluru software engineer was defrauded of Rs 48 lakh by a quack doctor operating from a tent. This case exposes how sex health fraudsters have moved from main roads to city backstreets. Read more.
Police, Bank Staff Stop Cyber Fraud in Karnataka
Alert bank officials in Karnataka teamed up with Cyber Police to stop a victim from depositing an additional ₹1.5 lakh to fraudsters. Read how the timely intervention prevented a major financial loss.
Rs 2 Crore Gujarat Tourism Fraud, Bank Manager Suspended
A major fraud of Rs 2.03 crore siphoned from Gujarat Tourism's bank account via forged documents. Union Bank manager suspended. Details of the investigation inside.
Instagram's New 5-Hashtag Limit: What It Means
Instagram has officially limited posts to just five hashtags, down from 30. Learn how this major shift impacts content strategy, reach, and the future of discovery on the platform.
Delhi Police Fights Scams with Viral Social Media Trends
Delhi Police is creatively using viral Instagram reels and popular film scenes like 'Dhurandhar' to raise awareness about phone scams and drug abuse, making safety messages relatable. Learn how they're adapting to modern information consumption.
Mahabharata actor Gajendra Chauhan duped in cyber fraud
Actor Gajendra Chauhan, famed for playing Yudhishthira, was targeted in a cyber fraud. Mumbai Police's swift action recovered Rs 98,000. Read the full story.
Gurgaon: Duo Arrested for Siphoning Rs 10 Lakh from Firm
Two Gurgaon travel company employees arrested for diverting Rs 10 lakh to fake accounts. Police investigation ongoing to recover funds. Read the full details.
Ahmedabad Police Save Elderly Man from Rs 1.43 Cr Cyber Fraud
Ahmedabad cybercrime police prevented a massive Rs 1.43 crore scam by rescuing an elderly man under 'digital arrest.' Read how quick action and bank coordination stopped the fraud.
Ahmedabad Bank Account in Rs 148 Cr Cyber Fraud Scam
A bank account in Ahmedabad's Ramol saw Rs 148.3 crore transactions in over a month, linked to 117 cyber fraud complaints nationwide. Police probe reveals modus operandi.
Instagram cuts hashtag limit from 30 to just 5 per post
Instagram has drastically reduced its hashtag limit to just five per post, a major shift to combat spam and improve content discovery. Learn what this means for your reach and strategy.
Mumbai senior loses Rs 5 lakh to ED impersonators
An 82-year-old woman in Mumbai was swindled of Rs 5 lakh by cyber criminals posing as ED officials who threatened her with arrest over a WhatsApp video call. Read the full details of the sophisticated scam.
Instagram TV App for Fire TV Brings Reels to Your Living Room
Meta launches Instagram for TV app on Amazon Fire TV in the US, letting users watch Reels on personalised channels. Experience social media on the big screen now!
Fifth Arrest in Rs 12 Crore Chinese Cyber Fraud Network
Noida cybercrime unit arrests a key suspect linked to Chinese fraud networks in a massive stock market investment scam. Learn how the multi-state operation was busted and how to protect yourself.
Instagram Reels Launches on Amazon Fire TV in US
Instagram launches 'Instagram for TV' on Amazon Fire TV, bringing Reels to television screens for a shared, lean-back viewing experience. Watch trending comedy, sports & more.
Instagram Tests Reels on TV via Amazon Fire TV
Mark Zuckerberg announces Instagram Reels for TV testing in the US. Watch short videos on the big screen, designed for shared viewing. Read details on the new TV app's features and Meta's 2026 plans.
Meta's $3B China Ad Revenue Tied to Scams: Report
Internal Meta documents show billions in revenue from Chinese scam ads on Facebook & Instagram. The company knew but scaled back enforcement. Read the full investigation.
Instagram's Reels Comes to TV with New App on Fire TV
Meta's Instagram debuts its first TV app, bringing Reels to the big screen via Amazon Fire TV. The move aims to compete with YouTube and TikTok for viewer attention. Read more.
Cybercrime: DCP says money recovery is very difficult
DCP Shavya Goyal at TOI's 'Don'tGetScammed' Townhall stressed that awareness is the only shield against cybercrime, detailing deepfake threats, APK scams, and the need for immediate reporting.
Ahmedabad Man Arrested for Rs 1.11 Crore Cyber Fraud
Thiruvananthapuram cybercrime police arrest a 25-year-old from Ahmedabad for defrauding a doctor of Rs 1.11 crore via fake online trading promises. Read the full investigation details.
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt arrested in Rs 30 crore IVF fraud case
Bollywood director Vikram Bhatt arrested for allegedly cheating a Rajasthan doctor of Rs 30 crore in a fake IVF investment scheme. Details on the fraud case and police action.
Vikram Bhatt arrested in ₹30 crore fraud case
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt arrested in a ₹30 crore investment fraud case. Joint police operation in Mumbai leads to detention. Details on the biopic project and allegations inside.
UP STF Busts Gang for Rs 100 Crore Bank Fraud, 8 Arrested
Uttar Pradesh STF uncovers a major interstate loan fraud syndicate using forged documents & shell companies, arresting 8 including the mastermind. Details inside.
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