Category : Cybersecurity


Nagpur Pensioner Loses Rs 5 Lakh in Online Scam

A 70-year-old pensioner in Nagpur was cheated of Rs 5 lakh after receiving a call from a fraudster posing as an SBI official. The scam involved a WhatsApp link and form, leading to a police case under IT Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections.

Ahmedabad Man Loses Rs 5.56 Lakh in Crypto Scam

A mobile repair shop owner from Bopal, Ahmedabad, was allegedly cheated of Rs 5.56 lakh in a cryptocurrency investment fraud after receiving a WhatsApp message promising high returns. Police have registered a complaint and are investigating the case.

Ex-Google Engineer, Family Charged for Tensor Chip Theft

A former Google engineer, her husband, and sister face charges in the US for allegedly stealing trade secrets related to Google's Tensor processor used in Pixel smartphones, with potential prison sentences up to 20 years.

Pune Retiree Duped of Rs 2 Crore in Cyber Fraud Case

A 70-year-old retired Maharashtra government official from Erandwane, Pune, was defrauded of over Rs 2 crore by online scammers posing as DPBI, NIA, and Delhi police officials, threatening him with arrest in a fake money laundering case.

UP Police Chief Warns Against Digital Arrest Scams

UP DGP Rajeev Krishna cautions citizens about rising digital arrest scams, fake investment schemes, and social media traps. He highlights that 55-60% of cybercrime complaints involve financial fraud.

Pune APK File Scams Drain Rs 20 Lakh from Seniors

Pune police investigate multiple cyber fraud cases where scammers posing as MNGL officials tricked senior citizens into downloading malicious APK files, resulting in combined losses exceeding Rs 20 lakh.

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