Vandana Vasudevan's OTP Please! uncovers the emotional realities of gig economy participants across South Asia. Discover how buyers, workers and platforms mirror each other in surprising ways.
Western Railway introduces OTP authentication for tatkal bookings starting December 1, 2025. Mumbai-Ahmedabad Shatabdi Express to be first with new security feature.
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 retired engineer in Kanpur was digitally arrested for 19 days and duped of Rs 42.50 lakh by fraudsters posing as CBI officials. Learn how this sophisticated cybercrime unfolded and how to protect yourself.
A Kanpur jeweller was duped of Rs 10 lakh by a Gujarat fraudster promising silver jewellery worth Rs 25 lakh for Diwali. Police investigation underway. Read full details.
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!
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Western Railway launches OTP-based authentication for Tatkal bookings on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Shatabdi from December 1. Enhanced security against ticket fraud. Learn how it works!
A Nagpur businesswoman lost Rs1.48 crore in a Dubai-based cryptocurrency scam. Learn how Platincoin fraudsters promised huge returns and duped multiple investors. Stay informed to protect your investments.
A woman from Karnataka's Bantwal lost Rs 70 lakh after fraudsters promised subsidy for jasmine cultivation. Police investigation underway. Learn how to avoid such scams.
Nirav Dave, alleged mastermind of Rs 41 crore fake tender scam, surrenders to Infocity police. Fraud amount may exceed Rs 100 crore as more victims emerge. Read the full investigation details.
Senior BRS leader Harish Rao accuses Congress government of massive power sector scam involving inflated costs for new thermal plants. Get the full investigation details.
SIT investigation reveals US-based SMSAlert provided virtual SIM OTPs to bypass Election Commission security in Aland voter deletion case. Learn how the international OTP scam operated.
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.
CBI obtains 3-day custody of four accused in Odisha police recruitment scam. Investigation expands to trace money trail and uncover multi-state conspiracy network. Read latest developments.
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.
A Bengaluru software engineer lost ₹48 lakh and suffered kidney complications after falling for a fake Ayurvedic sexual wellness treatment. Read this shocking story of deception.
Delhi High Court seeks responses from Centre & agencies on Christian Michel's plea challenging India-UAE extradition treaty in the AgustaWestland scam case. Next hearing on April 9, 2026.
Vijayanagar police arrest Sujayendra for cheating a Jammu and Kashmir doctor of Rs 2.7 crore in a land fraud case. Read the full investigation details.
Former Bihar CM Rabri Devi alleges bias, seeks transfer of four CBI and ED cases including land-for-jobs scam from Special Judge Vishal Gogne's court. Read latest developments.
Uttar Pradesh police arrest lab technician Shubham Singh for MBBS admission fraud using forged freedom fighter certificates. Learn how the scam operated and its implications.
Haryana authorities freeze 7 bank accounts of 2 rice mills in major paddy procurement scam investigation. Multiple FIRs filed in Ambala district.
A Bengaluru software engineer lost ₹48 lakh to fraudulent sexual wellness treatments that caused severe kidney damage. Police investigate this elaborate medical scam.
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.
A 72-year-old Mulund woman was cheated of Rs 32 lakh by fraudsters posing as Colaba Crime Branch officials in a sophisticated digital arrest scam. Learn how to protect yourself from such cybercrimes.
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.
Indian women are being targeted by a sophisticated social media scam involving fake friendships, gift parcels, and blackmail. Learn how to protect yourself from this growing cybercrime threat.
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.
Sanjay Singh, suspended Haryana official accused in multi-crore paddy procurement scam, dies during treatment at PGI Chandigarh. Investigation ongoing.