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Mumbai senior loses Rs 1.35 cr in online IPO, mutual fund fraud
A 63-year-old retired banker in Mumbai was duped of Rs 1.35 crore in a fake investment scam promoted via YouTube & WhatsApp. Police are investigating. Learn how to stay safe from such cyber fraud.
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.
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.
Nashik woman loses Rs 1.10 crore in cyber fraud
A Nashik businesswoman, recovering from an MLM scam, lost Rs 1.10 crore in a WhatsApp share market fraud. She mortgaged family gold despite warnings. Read the shocking details.
Ex-IG attempts suicide after Rs 8.1 crore online scam
A retired Punjab IG shot himself after losing Rs 8.1 crore to online scammers. An FIR has been filed. Read the full details of the sophisticated fraud.
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.
MBBS aspirant loses Rs 21 lakh in Kolkata medical seat scam
A 19-year-old from Agartala was allegedly cheated of Rs 21 lakh for a guaranteed seat at Calcutta National Medical College. The scam involved forged documents and fake officials. Read the full investigation.
Noida man loses Rs 82 lakh in WhatsApp investment scam
A Noida resident lost Rs 81.8 lakh in a sophisticated investment fraud that started on WhatsApp. The scam, promising high IPO returns, used fake statements to lure the victim. Learn how to protect yourself from such cybercrime.
Pune man loses Rs 1.07 crore to cybercrooks posing as police
A 69-year-old retired engineer in Pune was defrauded of Rs 1.07 crore by cybercriminals impersonating Mumbai Crime Branch officers. Learn how the elaborate scam unfolded and how to protect yourself.
82-Year-Old Duped of Rs 1.12 Crore in Cyber Fraud
An 82-year-old retired trader in Vadodara lost Rs 1.12 crore to cyber criminals promising easy online income. Police investigate the sophisticated scam. Stay vigilant against online fraud.
Surat senior loses Rs 42 lakh in online investment fraud
A 62-year-old retired textile trader from Surat was duped of Rs 42.28 lakh in a sophisticated online investment scam. Police have arrested three individuals for providing bank accounts used in the fraud. Learn how to protect yourself.
Gajendra Chauhan Scammed Online, Cops Recover Money
Actor Gajendra Chauhan lost Rs 1.5 lakh in an online scam. Mumbai Police's Cyber Cell acted swiftly to freeze the account and recover his money. Read how the fraud unfolded.
6 Held in Madurai for Rs 68 Lakh 'Digital Arrest' Scam
Madurai cybercrime police arrest six from Tamil Nadu & Kerala for stealing Rs 68.17 lakh from a senior citizen via a 'digital arrest' scam. SP warns public, advises reporting to 1930.
Hyderabad Man Loses ₹12 Lakh in Matrimony App Crypto Scam
A Hyderabad software employee was defrauded of over ₹12 lakh in a cryptocurrency investment scam initiated on a matrimony app. Read the full story and learn how to stay safe from such online frauds.
Pune senior loses Rs 1 crore to 'digital arrest' cyber fraud
An 80-year-old retired officer in Pune was digitally arrested and defrauded of Rs 1 crore by cybercriminals posing as police. Learn how the elaborate scam unfolded and how to stay safe.
Man loses Rs 13 lakh in share market investment scam
A man from Shankaranarayana lost over Rs 13 lakh in an online investment fraud. The scam began with a Facebook reel promising high returns. Read the full story and learn how to protect yourself.
Mumbai Police helps actor Gajendra Chauhan get Rs 98k back
Mumbai's Oshiwara police swiftly helped Mahabharat actor Gajendra Chauhan recover Rs 98,000 lost to a dry fruit scam on Facebook. Read how they traced the money in under 10 days.
Sudha Murty Targeted by Deepfake Investment Scam
Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty warns against AI deepfake scam using her face to promise 20-30x returns. Learn how to detect fraud and protect your money.
Vizag: ₹2 Crore Lost in Online Stock Trading Scam
Cybercriminals in Visakhapatnam cheated over 15 people of ₹2 crore via a fake online stock market platform. Police warn against social media investment schemes. Read more.
Pune: Trio loses Rs 11.33 lakh in RTO frauds
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.
Hinjewadi Employee Duped of Rs 13.4 Lakh in Crypto Scam
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.
Global Partnership Launched in Bangkok to Combat Online Scams
Thailand and UNODC launch a global partnership to fight online scams, with Meta and TikTok joining. Scams cost victims up to $37 billion in 2023. Read about the new cross-border initiative.
Pune Army Colonel Scammed of Rs 3.8 Lakh via Fake Challan
An Army colonel in Pune was duped of Rs 3.81 lakh after clicking a fake traffic challan link. The amount was charged to a Hong Kong hotel. Learn how to stay safe from such cyber fraud.
74-Year-Old Cheated of Rs 99 Lakh in Cyber Fraud
A retired ONGC employee in Kolkata lost his life savings to fraudsters posing as Mumbai Police. The cybercrime involved a 4-day 'digital arrest'. Read the full investigation details.
TTD Overhauls Procurement After Laddu, Silk Scams
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams initiates a complete procurement department overhaul following scams. CBI probe reveals staff collusion, prompting staff transfers and strength review.
Petroleum Co. Manager Loses Rs 28.79L in Online Scam
A 41-year-old territory manager in Vijayawada was duped of Rs 28.79 lakh in a sophisticated online investment fraud via WhatsApp groups promising high returns. Police are investigating.
Pune Retiree Loses Rs 63 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
A 78-year-old retired banker in Pune was cheated of Rs 63 lakh in a sophisticated cyber fraud involving fake 'digital arrest' and links to a Cambodia human trafficking case. Read the full details of the scam.
Retired professor loses Rs 79 lakh to digital arrest scam
A 61-year-old retired professor in Kolhapur was swindled of Rs 79 lakh by cybercriminals posing as police. The scammers threatened a 'digital arrest' over a fake Rs 538 crore scam. Read how the fraud unfolded.
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