Kolkata Police Bust Fake Microsoft Call Center, Arrest 8
Kolkata police arrested eight individuals for operating a fraudulent call center posing as Microsoft tech support to target US victims, seizing laptops, routers, and mobile phones.
Category : Cybersecurity
Couple's Alertness Stops Rs 15 Lakh Cyber Fraud in Navi Mumbai
A Vashi couple narrowly avoided a cyber fraud by contacting police after receiving a malicious APK link claiming Rs 15 lakh was debited from their Amazon account.
Kolkata Students Learn AI's Role in Cybersecurity Defense
St Sebastian's School students in Kolkata attended a session on AI in cybersecurity, learning about behavior-based threat detection and real-time protection systems from industry expert Abir Atarthy.
Karnataka Cyber Command Busts Major Mule Account Network
In its first major operation, the Karnataka Cyber Command has raided networks of mule accounts, identifying 42,000 accounts used to launder cybercrime proceeds and arresting 13 suspects across 29 districts.
MP Demands Action Against Fake Tourism Websites Scamming Tourists
Rajya Sabha MP Sadanand Shet Tanavade raises alarm over rising cyber frauds targeting tourists in Goa and other destinations, urging strict KYC norms and real-time monitoring of fraudulent booking platforms.
Vizag Doctor Loses Rs 10 Lakh in Online Stock Trading Fraud
A doctor from Visakhapatnam and over 10 others were duped of Rs 1.6 crore in a sophisticated online share trading scam. Cybercriminals lured victims via WhatsApp groups promising assured profits.
Ayurveda Doctor Held for Renting Bank Account to Cyber Criminals
Morbi Cybercrime police arrest a 20-year-old ayurveda practitioner for renting his Union Bank account to receive Rs 14.55 lakh in fraudulent transactions from multiple states.
Pune Housewife Loses Rs 6.82 Lakh in Biba Dress Scam
A 45-year-old Pune housewife was defrauded of Rs 6.82 lakh after ordering a Rs 1,700 Biba dress online. Scammers posed as company staff, manipulating her into multiple payments. An FIR has been filed.
Screen-Sharing Scams: How Indians Are Losing Savings
Screen-sharing scams are looting Indians by gaining real-time device control through deceptive links. Learn how these frauds work, warning signs, and protection tips to safeguard your finances.
Pune Woman Loses Rs 6.8 Lakh in Biba Dress Scam
A Pune woman lost Rs 6.82 lakh after placing a cash-on-delivery order on Biba.in. Fraudsters used a 'wrong decimal' trick, making her transfer money 10 times via QR codes. Police have filed an FIR under BNS and IT Act sections.
Goa MP Warns of Cyber Fraud Threat to Tourism, Demands Action
Goa MP Francisco Tanavde raised concerns in Rajya Sabha about a sharp rise in cyber frauds targeting tourists and digital nomads in Goa, urging immediate government intervention to protect the state's vital tourism economy.
Critical Chrome Vulnerabilities: CERT-In Urges Update Now
CERT-In has issued a high-severity alert for Google Chrome, warning of security flaws that could let attackers bypass restrictions and execute malicious code remotely. Users must update immediately.
Pune Man Loses Rs 42.66 Lakh in Online Trading Fraud
A Bibvewadi resident was defrauded of Rs 42.66 lakh in an elaborate online share-trading scam that lasted over two months. Police warn against suspicious WhatsApp links and sharing bank details.
Pune Techie Loses Rs 26.55 Lakh in WhatsApp Trading Fraud
A 34-year-old IT engineer from Pune's Wagholi area was defrauded of over Rs 26 lakh in an online share-trading scam orchestrated through a WhatsApp group promising high returns.
Pune Senior Loses Rs 50 Lakh in WhatsApp Share Fraud
A 59-year-old retired private firm employee from Dhanori, Pune, was defrauded of Rs 50 lakh in an online share trading scam. The victim filed a cyber police complaint after transferring funds to multiple accounts between December and January.
Five Arrested in Rs 930 Crore Cybercrime Case Across 25 States
The Cyber Centre of Excellence has arrested five individuals from Gujarat and Maharashtra for orchestrating a massive cybercrime network involving Rs 930 crore and 1,535 victims across India.
Hyderabad Woman Loses ₹42.7 Lakh in KBC Lottery Scam
A 40-year-old woman from Somajiguda, Hyderabad, was defrauded of ₹42.7 lakh by a gang operating a fake KBC lottery scheme. The cyber crime police have registered a case under multiple sections of the IT Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Student Held in Rs 88 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam in Rajkot
Rajkot Cyber Crime police arrested a 22-year-old BCA student from Madhya Pradesh for allegedly aiding a digital arrest scam that defrauded a retired court clerk of over Rs 88 lakh.
Kolkata Scientist Loses Rs 1.1 Crore to Digital Arrest Scam
A 72-year-old retired scientist and author from Kolkata was defrauded of Rs 1.1 crore in a sophisticated digital arrest scam involving impersonators posing as law enforcement officers.
Kolkata: Rs 5 Crore Lost in 72-Hour Investment Fraud
Three Kolkata residents collectively lost over Rs 5 crore in sophisticated investment scams within 72 hours. One arrest made as police uncover fake apps, forged SEBI documents, and elaborate WhatsApp group schemes.
Matrimonial & Dating App Scams: Rajasthan Police Issues Fraud Alert
Rajasthan Police's Cyber Crime Unit reports a sharp rise in fraudsters using fake profiles on matrimonial sites and dating apps to emotionally manipulate victims into bogus investment schemes.
Navi Mumbai Cyber Police Arrest 4 in Two Major Fraud Cases
Navi Mumbai cyber police have arrested four individuals in two separate high-value online investment fraud cases, involving losses of Rs 4 crore and Rs 56 lakh, with investigations revealing interstate cybercrime networks.
Professor Loses ₹96 Lakh in Online Trading Scam in Coimbatore
A 50-year-old professor from a private college in Coimbatore was defrauded of ₹96 lakh in an online trading scam that lured him with promises of high investment returns through a WhatsApp group.
IIM-A Study: 55% Digital Fraud Cases Rs 1-10 Lakh Loss
A new IIM Ahmedabad report reveals 55% of digital financial fraud cases involve losses between Rs 1-10 lakh, with impersonation scams being most common. The study analyzed 300 complaints and 120 FIRs.
Bank Staff Nabbed in Rs 1 Crore Fake Trading App Fraud
Varanasi police arrest two, including a private bank employee from Indore, in a fake trading app scam that duped investors of over Rs 1 crore. Four others, including two more bank employees, are absconding.
Madhubani Police Busts International Cyber Fraud Call Centre
Madhubani police, in coordination with central agencies, dismantled a high-tech illegal call centre in Tirhut Colony, arresting four individuals linked to overseas scam networks and seizing SIM boxes, fake SIMs, and cryptocurrency evidence.
Goa Launches G4C Cyber Crime Coordination Centre
The Goa government has established the Goa Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (G4C) to enhance cybercrime response, provide technical support, and coordinate with national mechanisms.
Coupang Data Breach Grows: 165,000 More Users Compromised
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang confirms an additional 165,000 user accounts were compromised in the nation's largest-ever data breach, bringing the total affected to 33.8 million. The hack exposed names, phone numbers, and addresses, but no financi
Mangaluru Police Warns of Cyber Scam and Digital Slavery
Mangaluru police commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy exposes Nepal-linked cyber investment fraud using fake apps and warns about digital slavery targeting job seekers abroad.
Mumbai Police Use Bridgerton Theme for Cyber Safety Alert
Mumbai Police issued a unique cyber safety advisory on Instagram, adopting the tone of Lady Whistledown from Netflix's Bridgerton to warn citizens about deceptive online personas.
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