MBVV police crack a transnational cyber investment fraud, arresting 7 for duping victims of Rs 200 crore. Kingpin Abdul Sattar operates from Dubai. Read the full investigation details.
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.
Indian govt's I4C unit warns of two major online scams: WhatsApp account renting & fake profiles on matrimonial sites. Learn how they work and crucial safety tips to protect yourself.
Elon Musk invites security researchers to test X Chat's new end-to-end encryption. Critics highlight potential vulnerabilities in the 4-digit PIN and server-stored keys. Read the full analysis.
Amandeep Kumar, MD of Falcon Invoice Discounting, arrested by Telangana CID in a massive fake investment app fraud. Over 7,000 depositors cheated. Learn how to avoid such scams.
India's KYC norms create massive data breach risks. Experts propose privacy tech like Zero-Knowledge Proofs for secure verification without storing sensitive data. Read more.
Mangaluru DSP Manjunath urges police and banking staff to act as soldiers in the cyber war, calling for coordinated efforts with cooperative societies to prevent financial fraud. Act now to secure your finances.
A new scam called 'ghost tapping' is targeting contactless payments in busy areas. Learn how to protect your money while travelling without ditching the convenience.
An Ernakulam resident lost Rs 179,129 after clicking a link in a fake traffic fine SMS. Learn how the scam works and how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud.
A retired official in Ajmer was digitally arrested for 13 days by cyber fraudsters posing as CBI officers, losing Rs 57 lakh. Learn about the scam and how to protect yourself from such threats.
A 45-year-old from Maval taluka was duped of Rs 21.35 lakh in a cryptocurrency investment fraud. The Talegaon MIDC police are investigating the case after the victim filed an online complaint. Read more.
Facebook is locking users out for not activating Facebook Protect with two-factor authentication. Learn the steps to enable it before the March 17 deadline.
Chandigarh Police's Cyber Cell has successfully returned 254 stolen smartphones to their owners after a major crackdown. Learn how they traced the devices and the operation's impact on local crime.
Haryana Police ranks #1 in India for blocking cyber fraud money, recovering 36% of scammed amounts. DGP Ajay Singhal outlines a tech-driven vision for 2026 to further secure citizens.
Coimbatore residents lost a staggering Rs 87.16 crore to cyber fraud in 2025, with police recovering less than 10%. Read about the alarming trends and expert advice on staying safe online.
Europe faces an 'enormous security problem' due to reliance on US digital infrastructure, says Belgium's cybersecurity head. Can the EU build its own tech sovereignty?
Uttar Pradesh Police's cyber awareness film 'Scam Files' starring Nana Patekar crosses 1 million views. Learn how UP is fighting fraud with ₹325 crore frozen in 2025.
A new 'tap-to-pay' scam is exploiting contactless payments globally. Learn how this fraud works, essential safety tips for your next trip, and how to protect your cards.
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.
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.
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.
Telangana police saw a massive surge in arrests for online child sexual abuse material after launching a dedicated unit. Read how AI and international alerts are driving the crackdown.
A 63-year-old Ghaziabad businessman lost Rs 88 lakh in a sophisticated Telegram scam. Police have registered an FIR. Learn how to spot and avoid such cyber frauds.
India's UPI boom enables 'digital beggars' on live streams, but experts warn of scams. Learn how QR code donations bypass safety nets and risk your data.
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.
Kolkata saw Rs 210 crore lost to cybercrime in 2025, down from Rs 279 crore. Police recovery rate jumped to 30% with new AI tools. Plans for dedicated cyber stations in all divisions underway.
Financial losses from dating app scams in Telangana soared by 67% in 2025. Over 569 victims lost ₹2.81 crore. Learn about the modus operandi and how to stay safe.
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.
Madhya Pradesh becomes India's second state to launch the e-Zero FIR system for cyber fraud above Rs 1 lakh. Learn how this digital initiative speeds up legal action and aids victims.
A Surat embroidery worker lost Rs 2.53 lakh after downloading a fake marriage invitation APK file sent via WhatsApp. Learn how the scam unfolded and how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud.