Kolkata Man Loses Rs 11.3 Lakh in Telegram Investment Scam
A 23-year-old Hooghly resident was cheated of Rs 11.3 lakh in an investment scam on Instagram and Telegram, with police investigating the fraud that began in November last year.
A 23-year-old Hooghly resident was cheated of Rs 11.3 lakh in an investment scam on Instagram and Telegram, with police investigating the fraud that began in November last year.
A man from Cherkadi village in Brahmavar taluk, Udupi, was allegedly cheated of Rs 18.6 lakh in an online trading scam operated through a Telegram group. Police have registered a case under IT Act and BNS sections.
Delhi Police deploys 30,000 personnel and AI-powered smart glasses for enhanced Republic Day security, featuring facial recognition and real-time threat detection.
British regulator Ofcom has initiated a formal investigation into Meta Platforms, focusing on potential inaccuracies in data provided by WhatsApp during a critical market review. The probe examines whether Meta misled regulators about SMS market impacts.
Cybercriminals are using fake traffic challan alerts to defraud people in Delhi. An elderly resident lost ₹2.5 lakh after clicking a fraudulent link. Police warn about rising SMS and WhatsApp scams.
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Digital arrest scams are evolving as fraudsters migrate to encrypted platforms like Signal to conceal their trail. In a recent Mumbai case, a senior citizen lost Rs 16.5 lakh after being coerced into downloading Signal for a fake 'online inquiry' into the
Mir Sajjad Ali from Hyderabad fell victim to a job scam promising a lucrative position in Bangkok, only to be forced into making scam calls from a call center on the Myanmar-Thailand border.
A man from Udupi, Karnataka, was cheated of Rs 1.85 crore in an elaborate online trading scam. The fraudsters lured him with promises of high returns through a fake trading platform.
Cybercriminals are now using encrypted platforms like Signal to execute digital arrest scams, targeting vulnerable individuals with sophisticated tactics that exploit national security fears.
A Udupi engineer lost Rs 6.35 lakh through fraudulent UPI transfers from his bank accounts. He discovered the unauthorized transactions after receiving SMS alerts from his banks on his mobile phone.
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A Ghaziabad couple lost Rs 56.26 lakh in an online gambling fraud after being lured by an Instagram contact posing as an IT manager. Police have registered an FIR under cheating and IT Act sections.
Hyderabad's ANPR system, enhanced with AI analytics and drone surveillance, is being used at Medaram Jatara for real-time vehicle tracking, parking regulation, and crowd management.
Prayagraj police arrested a man for creating and sharing AI-generated misleading videos about Magh Mela 2026, aiming to disrupt peace and order during the religious event.
A private university professor in Bhopal's Kokta area was allegedly defrauded of several lakh rupees through a fake stock market investment scheme promoted on social media, according to Bilkhiria police.
Mumbai cyber cell and Akola police coordinated to rescue an 18-year-old youth who attempted suicide during an Instagram live stream. Quick response saved his life.
A court in Amreli, Gujarat, sentenced a 27-year-old Nigerian woman to seven years' rigorous imprisonment for duping a man of Rs 14.09 lakh through a social media gift scam involving forged documents.
A couple from Shamli and Mumbai was arrested for allegedly siphoning Rs 1.7 crore from 41 victims via a fake Telegram investment portal, with money routed through a bank account in Shamli.
Bhagalpur cyber cell arrests three members of an interstate gang involved in digital arrest scams, seizing equipment and investigating links to international cybercrime networks.
A Hong Kong-based cyber fraud gang called a 75-year-old Mathura woman, placed her under 'digital arrest' for two weeks, and siphoned Rs 2 crore by claiming her Aadhaar was hacked for terrorism. Police arrested five, including a woman from Agra.
A 36-year-old Delhi resident was cheated of over ₹16 lakh after fraudsters impersonated executives of a brokerage firm and lured him into investing through a fake SEBI-regulated trading application.
The Indian government is evaluating a 'kill switch' feature for UPI and banking apps to instantly disable transactions during suspected fraud, aiming to enhance digital payment security.
A man in Bengaluru has been arrested for obsessively stalking a fitness influencer on Instagram, following her across the city and sending threatening messages, highlighting digital safety concerns.
Delhi Police personnel will utilize AI-powered smart glasses during the Republic Day parade to boost security measures through facial recognition and real-time data analysis.
Haryana government introduces cybersecurity training programs for youth and officials to enhance digital safety and create job opportunities in the state.
63SATS Cybertech introduces CYBX, a cybersecurity super app with embedded insurance up to Rs 10 lakh, protecting against digital threats and financial frauds for Indian smartphone users.
Philanthropist Sudha Murty issues a public warning against fraudulent videos that misuse her image and voice to promote fake financial schemes, urging caution and verification.
Delhi Police will deploy AI-enabled smart glasses with facial recognition technology to enhance security during Republic Day celebrations, linking to criminal databases in real-time.
A new e-challan SMS scam in India uses sophisticated techniques to steal card details instantly as users type, bypassing traditional fraud detection methods. Experts warn of massive financial losses.