A woman entrepreneur in Kanpur was defrauded of Rs 1.8 crore in a share trading scam. The money was transferred to about 1,800 bank accounts across India, with the cyber crime branch now investigating.
A 49-year-old private company employee from Tulasi Nagar, Berhampur, was defrauded of Rs 12.77 lakh in an online share trading scam between January 8 and 13. Cyber criminals promised high returns and siphoned money from multiple bank accounts.
A 68-year-old retired bank officer in Pune lost Rs 5.63 crore to cybercriminals in an online share trading scam. The fraud occurred over three years through a fake investment app.
A 31-year-old housewife from Punawale lost over Rs 55 lakh to cybercriminals in an elaborate online share trading scam between July and September last year.
A 37-year-old insurance officer in Pune lost Rs 21.6 lakh in an online share trading fraud after being lured with promises of 300% profits. Phursungi police have registered a case.
Gujarat Police's Cyber Excellence Centre arrests two men from Unjha for allegedly cheating victims of Rs 27 crore through fake trading platforms. Investigation reveals links to 128 complaints nationwide involving Rs 88 crore.
A 33-year-old ITBP officer in Noida was defrauded of Rs 51 lakh in a sophisticated online share trading scam. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation. Read to learn how the scam unfolded.
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.
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.
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.
A 26-year-old Ghaziabad resident lost Rs 18 lakh in a sophisticated online trading fraud. The scam used fake SEBI certificates & promises of 5-10% daily returns. Read the full story and learn how to stay safe.
A Hyderabad doctor was cheated of Rs 4.7 crore by fraudsters posing as stock experts on Telegram. The TGCSB has registered a case under IT Act and BNS sections. Read the full story.
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.
A hardware trader from Ralegaon lost ₹1.37 crore in a cryptocurrency and forex trading scam. Police have filed a case after the fraudsters lured him with promises of high returns. Read the full story.
A 52-year-old from Valpoi lost Rs 1.4 crore in a forex trading scam after being honey-trapped on a fake matrimonial site. Goa Police arrested one accused linked to 19 other fraud cases. Read the full investigation details.
Maharashtra police uncover an international forex & gold trading scam worth over Rs 200 crore. Seven arrested, masterminds suspected abroad. Learn how fraudsters used matrimonial sites.
A 61-year-old retired MIT Manipal employee was duped of Rs 30 lakh in an elaborate online trading scam. Mangaluru police are investigating the cyber fraud. Learn how to protect yourself from such investment scams.
Indian stock markets opened flat on Monday, January 5, 2026, with key indices showing muted movement. Investors closely watch BEL, SBI, Bajaj Finance, and IT stocks. Get the full market analysis here.
A Lucknow businessman was duped of over Rs 15.8 lakh in a two-part cyber fraud involving a fake investment scheme and impersonators posing as police. Read the full story and learn how to stay safe.
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 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.
A 50-year-old software engineer from UAE lost Rs 1.73 crore in an online share trading fraud while vacationing in Pune. The cybercrime police detail the sophisticated scam involving fake apps and 13 bank accounts. Read more to learn how to stay safe.
Rachakonda Cybercrime Police register two cases where retired individuals lost life savings to fake crypto and stock trading platforms. Learn how to spot such scams.
Eight individuals in Visakhapatnam lost over ₹3.5 crore to sophisticated online stock market frauds. Police warn against social media investment schemes. Read the full story for details and safety tips.
A 61-year-old retired CGST superintendent in Mumbai was cheated of Rs 9.7 lakh in a share trading scam via a fake app. Learn how the fraud unfolded and key safety tips.
Indian stock market begins 2026 at record highs. Choice Broking's Sumeet Bagadia shares outlook and recommends three stocks to buy: BEL, ICICI Bank, and Reliance. Read for targets and analysis.