USSD & WhatsApp Rental Scams Surge in India: I4C Alert
I4C warns of USSD call-forwarding scams where fraudsters pose as delivery agents. Learn how to protect your OTPs and avoid WhatsApp rental frauds. Stay safe!
I4C warns of USSD call-forwarding scams where fraudsters pose as delivery agents. Learn how to protect your OTPs and avoid WhatsApp rental frauds. Stay safe!
A Thane HR manager was duped of Rs 36.74 lakh in a sophisticated online investment fraud. The scam promised high returns via a WhatsApp group. Learn how to protect yourself from such financial scams.
Arogya Das from Hosapete's TB Dam area was duped of Rs 44.5 lakh in a fake investment scheme promising high returns. Police are investigating the online financial fraud. Read how the scam unfolded.
An HR manager in Navi Mumbai lost ₹36.74 lakh in an online investment fraud. Learn how the scam unfolded and the alarming rise in cybercrime losses across India.
An Ahmedabad trader lost Rs 50,000 in a cyberfraud involving a truckload of green coconuts. The scammer used WhatsApp for communication. Learn how to avoid such online trading pitfalls.
WhatsApp introduces Member Tags, custom labels to identify roles in group chats. Learn how to add, edit, and use this new feature to streamline communication in busy communities.
WhatsApp is developing a new 'Profile Cover Photo' feature for iOS, allowing users to add a background image to their profile info screen. Discover how it works and when it might launch.
A Vizag doctor lost Rs 2.5 crore in a sophisticated WhatsApp stock scam. Cybercrime police warn against online investment frauds. Learn how to protect yourself.
A doctor from Visakhapatnam lost Rs 2.5 crore in a sophisticated cyber investment scam. Fraudsters lured him via a WhatsApp group and a fake trading app. Police warn against online trading schemes.
Meta's WhatsApp rolls out new features including Member Tags for groups, Text Stickers, and Event Reminders with custom alerts. The update enhances group communication and organization. Read more about the latest features.
WhatsApp introduces member tags, text stickers, and event reminders for group chats. Learn how to use these new features to organize your conversations better.
A Greater Noida resident was duped of over Rs 35 lakh by cyber criminals posing as Chola Securities agents. The fraudsters promised high returns via a fake app. Police investigation is underway.
A Hyderabad woman lost Rs 2.5 crore in a fake SEBI-registered app scam run through WhatsApp groups. Learn how the cyber fraud unfolded and how to stay safe from such online investment traps.
A Mysuru man lost Rs 1.8 crore in a fake trading investment scam after a WhatsApp message. Learn how cybercrooks operate and how to protect yourself from such frauds.
WhatsApp introduces new features like member tags, text stickers, and custom event reminders to make group chats more organised and expressive. Learn how these updates enhance coordination.
WhatsApp introduces an AI-powered sticker generator. Learn how to create personalised stickers from text descriptions in the beta version. A new era of messaging begins!
Two Kolkata residents lost nearly Rs 50 lakh in sophisticated online investment scams via WhatsApp groups and social media ads. Police are investigating the cyber fraud cases.
A 60-year-old retired professional from Ahmedabad's Satellite area lost Rs 86.7 lakh in an online stock trading fraud. The scam, originating on Facebook, used WhatsApp groups and a fake trading app. Learn how to protect yourself.
A Surat embroidery worker lost Rs 2.53 lakh after downloading a fake marriage invitation APK file sent via WhatsApp. Learn how the scam unfolded and how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud.
A major stock market scam is trapping investors via Telegram trading groups. Learn how fraudsters operate and protect your hard-earned money from these sophisticated schemes.
Five Hyderabad residents lost over ₹2.7 crore in fake stock trading scams, reporting to police on Jan 1, 2026. Learn how the frauds operated and how to protect yourself.
Two elderly relatives in Delhi were duped of over Rs 1.5 crore by scammers posing as financial advisors on WhatsApp. The fraud involved fake apps and promises of high returns. Read the full investigation.
Varanasi police arrested nine cyber criminals, including a gang mastermind, for a fake share trading scam. They used social media ads to lure victims and siphon funds. Read the full investigation details.
Gurgaon Cyber Crime police arrested five for duping people via WhatsApp groups & fake trading apps. Rs 2 lakh seized. Read how the fraud network operated.
A Surat-based doctor lost Rs 28.93 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as Anand Rathi Securities. The elaborate scam promised high IPO returns. Learn how to protect yourself from such investment frauds.
A Chandkheda-based trader lost Rs 25 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as a forex expert on Telegram. Learn how the scam unfolded and crucial tips to stay safe from such online investment frauds.
A 39-year-old Ahmedabad man lost Rs 17.9 lakh to cyber fraudsters via a fake WhatsApp stock trading group promising 200% returns. Learn how the scam unfolded and how to protect yourself.
A 70-year-old Mulund resident lost his life savings of Rs 1.24 crore in a cyber fraud after being lured by 30% profit in share trading via WhatsApp. Police have registered a case. Read the full story.
A Delhi doctor was duped of Rs 22.7 lakh via a fake trading app promoted on WhatsApp. Shahdara Cyber Police have arrested two men from Haryana. Read how the scam unfolded.
Accidentally deleted a vital WhatsApp chat? Learn the precise conditions and step-by-step process to potentially restore your messages, photos, and videos from a backup. Act fast!