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!
Uttarakhand cybercrime unit files case against two Delhi men for allegedly trafficking a 22-year-old to Myanmar, where he was forced to work at a Chinese-run scam centre. Read the shocking details.
In a major cyber fraud case, the wife of a former IPS officer was cheated of Rs 2.58 crore in an online investment scam. The fraud began with an unsolicited message promising huge stock market profits. Read the full investigation details.
Enforcement Directorate conducts nationwide searches, seizes crucial evidence in a massive fake government job recruitment racket targeting aspirants across multiple states. Details inside.
A shocking 'pregnant job' fraud offers men Rs 10-15 lakh to impregnate childless women. Police warn of a nationwide scam, with many victims from Bihar. Read details.
A 27-year-old software engineer from Thergaon, Pune, was cheated of Rs 29.16 lakh by cyber fraudsters promising a job at a top Hinjewadi IT firm. The Wakad police are investigating. Read the full story for details on the scam.
Indira Gandhi National Open University hosts a major job fair in Delhi on January 12. Free registration for Ignou students to meet employers across aviation, tech, BPO & more. Bring your CV!
Nawada police arrested two men for a shocking scam promising Rs 10 lakh to impregnate women. The cybercrime gang also ran fake loan apps. Read details.
Kurukshetra police solve Telangana man's murder. Two arrested after dispute over failed Russia job promise. Details on the crime and police action inside.
CBI arrests 5 in Delhi for a sophisticated 'digital arrest' scam, uncovering fraud of Rs 1.5 crore. Learn how cybercriminals impersonated officials to extort money.
Kurukshetra police solved the murder of Rajnikant from Telangana, arresting two men. The crime originated from a fraudulent overseas job promise. Read the full investigation details.
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A Bengaluru job seeker was allegedly defrauded of Rs 4.78 lakh by an immigration consultancy promising a job in Armenia. HSR Layout police have filed an FIR. Read the full details.
Rajasthan ACB files FIR in a massive Rs 2000 crore mid-day meal scam during Covid. 21 officials & suppliers booked for fraud, forgery & tender manipulation. Read details.
Kapurthala police file case against travel agent for cheating 7 people in fake overseas placement scam. Victims paid lakhs for promised jobs in Romania. Read details.
A Hyderabad Group-I aspirant lost over Rs 7 lakh to a fraudster posing as a former OSD to APJ Abdul Kalam. The accused promised a job using fake political links. Police are investigating.
A sophisticated fake job racket in Visakhapatnam defrauded over 20 people of more than ₹54 lakh by posing as a reputed construction firm. Police warn against offers that seem too good to be true. Report scams on 1930.
Goa police's crime branch moves court for narco-analysis test on Pooja Naik, an accused in an alleged Rs 17.6 crore cash-for-job scam involving politicians and officials. Read the latest updates.
A retired Hyderabad businessman lost ₹7.12 crore to a digital arrest scam. Learn the fraudsters' modus operandi and 5 crucial steps to protect yourself from such cybercrime.
Dubai Police issues urgent alert as scammers target job seekers with fake work visas. Learn how to verify offers, use official channels, and report fraud to stay safe.
UT Police book two MC employees for allegedly duping a woman of Rs 4 lakh with a false job promise. The scam unfolded in 2021 after a neighbour's introduction. Read the full details.
A 67-year-old farmer in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar was allegedly swindled of Rs 2.05 crore over six years by a gang promising higher land compensation and government jobs. Police have registered a case and are investigating.
Central Crime Branch, Bengaluru, registers a cheating case against a woman claiming to be a KPCC leader for allegedly duping job aspirants of Rs 5.3 crore with fake government job promises. Read the full investigation details.
A Reddit user quit their first job within a week due to misrepresented salary and non-existent training. Experts advise how to explain such short stints in future interviews. Learn the right way to frame your exit.
Jaipur police arrested six men for allegedly luring a victim with a job offer and robbing him of ₹1 lakh. The gang targeted unemployed youths. Full details inside.
Haryana minister Vipul Goel flags a new property ID scam in Sonipat MC, suspending officials. This follows CM's probe into a Rs 1,500 crore work slip scam. Get the latest updates on the investigations.
Haryana uncovers a massive Rs 1,500 crore scam involving fake construction worker registrations and work slips. CM Nayab Singh Saini orders probe after Minister Anil Vij flags irregularities. Details inside.
An Erode court sentenced a man and woman to five years in prison for cheating a job aspirant of Rs 2.4 lakh. The verdict came after the victim approached the Madras High Court. Read the full details of the fraud case.
AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton warns of severe job losses by 2026 and a 10-20% AI takeover risk. Discover which professions are most vulnerable. Read more for insights.
Howrah police arrest CA Souvik Pakui for defrauding people of over Rs 80 lakh with fake job promises. He used a blue beacon car with a forged finance department stamp to gain trust. Details inside.