Lucknow Woman Scammed on Instagram, Loses Cash and Gold
A young woman in Lucknow was allegedly defrauded of cash and gold jewellery by scammers who befriended her on Instagram with a fake job offer, using a deceased person's account.
Category : Cybersecurity
Bengal STF Arrests Two for OTP Trafficking to Pakistan
Two men arrested in Murshidabad for allegedly transmitting Indian SIM OTPs to Pakistan, enabling remote activation for suspected espionage and cybercrime activities. Police probe terror links and nationality concerns.
Noida Man Loses Rs 65 Lakh in Telegram Forex Scam
A 56-year-old man in Noida was allegedly cheated of Rs 65 lakh in an online investment fraud involving Telegram and a fake forex trading platform, with police registering a case under BNS and IT Act sections.
Man Loses Rs 1.8 Lakh in WhatsApp APK Scam as RTO Challan
A 28-year-old earth mover driver from Khandwa district lost Rs 1.87 lakh after downloading a malicious APK file sent via WhatsApp claiming to be an RTO challan. The file compromised his phone and siphoned money from his savings and fixed deposits.
Indore Man Loses Rs 5 Lakh in E-KYC Scam by Fake Bank Officials
A data entry operator in Indore was defrauded of nearly Rs 5 lakh after scammers posing as bank officials tricked him into downloading malicious software under the pretext of updating his e-KYC details.
Retired Colonel Loses Rs 29.4 Lakh in Online Investment Fraud
A 70-year-old retired Colonel in Chandigarh was scammed out of Rs 29.4 lakh by cyber criminals posing as representatives of legitimate investment firms, using fake websites and documents to lure him into fraudulent schemes.
Gandhinagar Woman Loses Rs 99 Lakh in CBI Cyber Fraud
A 65-year-old retired teacher in Gandhinagar lost Rs 99 lakh after cyber fraudsters posed as telecom and CBI officers, using forged documents to convince her of a money laundering case.
Chandigarh: Elderly Woman Loses Rs 32 Lakh to Phone Hackers
Cyber criminals in Chandigarh defrauded an elderly cancer patient of Rs 32 lakh by hacking her phone and activating call forwarding without her knowledge. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
Pune IT Analyst Cheated of Rs 11.52 Lakh in Cyber Fraud
Cybercriminals impersonating a UK-based IT engineer, customs officials, and CBI officers allegedly cheated a Pune IT data analyst of Rs 11.52 lakh by threatening arrest in a fake drug trafficking case between December and January.
Meghwal Urges Public Awareness Campaigns Against Cybercrime
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal emphasized the need for large-scale public awareness campaigns to tackle cybercrime, highlighting the dual nature of digitalization. He spoke at a national workshop in Jaipur focused on cyber safety and access to justi
Himachal Records 52% Jump in Cybercrime in One Year
Himachal Pradesh reports a 52% increase in cybercrime cases over the past year, highlighting growing digital threats in the state. Authorities are ramping up efforts to combat fraud and online scams.
UP Police Arrests 34 in Major Cybercrime Crackdown in Mathura
Uttar Pradesh Police conducted extensive raids in two Mathura villages, arresting 34 individuals linked to an organized cyberfraud syndicate. The operation involved 240 personnel and recovered forged documents and mobile phones.
Pune Man Loses Rs 11 Crore in Online Share Trading Fraud
A 55-year-old former company director from Nigdi, Pune, was defrauded of Rs 11 crore in an elaborate online share trading scam. Cybercriminals posed as SEBI-registered officials, offering high returns before vanishing with his life savings.
Nippani Cyber Fraud: 5 Booked for Bogus Bank Accounts
Belagavi police register FIR against five Nippani residents for allegedly operating fake bank accounts used to channel money from online scams linked to West Bengal cybercriminals.
PM Modi's Digital Safety Tips: Guard OTP, Aadhaar, Bank Details
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued crucial advice to combat rising digital fraud, urging citizens to protect OTPs, Aadhaar details, and bank information from scammers.
Visakhapatnam: Rs 3 Crore Lost in Online Stock Trading Frauds
Two Visakhapatnam residents were defrauded of over Rs 3 crore by cybercriminals posing as stock trading advisors. Police warn of rising online investment scams targeting salaried employees and businessmen.
Discord Backlash Over Age Verification and Privacy Issues
Discord's new global age-verification system sparks user privacy fears after a breach and partnership with Persona. Critics question data handling and biometric use amid regulatory pressures.
Thane Engineer Loses Rs 3.15 Crore in Online Trading Scam
A 46-year-old mechanical engineer from Thane's Kasarvadavali area alleges he was cheated of over Rs 3 crore after investing in a fraudulent online trading platform promising high returns. Police have registered a case against three unidentified individual
PM Modi Warns Against Digital Arrest Scams in Mann Ki Baat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautions citizens about digital arrest scams in his Mann Ki Baat address, urging vigilance and awareness to combat cyber fraud.
Cyber Gang Used Security Guards, Deposits to Control Mules
In the ₹78-crore cyber bust, Khanna police reveal the syndicate's extreme paranoia: deploying security guards to shadow mule account holders and demanding security deposits up to ₹11 lakh to prevent internal fraud.
UAE Thwarts Terrorist Cyberattacks on Vital Sectors
The UAE Cybersecurity Council has successfully prevented a series of coordinated terrorist cyberattacks targeting critical national infrastructure, safeguarding key sectors from potential disruption.
Chandigarh Police Arrest Man for Child Abuse Material Online
Chandigarh cyber police arrested a 32-year-old man, Joginder, for uploading and transmitting child sexual exploitation material. The arrest followed a tip from the national cyber crime portal, with forensic support from I4C.
Pune Cyber Police Arrest Duo in Rs 1.95 Crore Online Fraud
A hardware shop owner from Belagavi and his friend were arrested by Pune cyber police for allegedly orchestrating a man-in-the-middle cyberattack that defrauded a construction company of Rs 1.95 crore in January.
Indore Advocate Blackmailed via WhatsApp Video Call Scam
An advocate in Indore was targeted through a blurred WhatsApp video call, then blackmailed with an edited obscene clip. Police registered a case under the IT Act, tracing SIM cards to West Bengal.
Odisha Police Bust Major Cyber Fraud Rackets in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar police dismantled two organized cyber fraud syndicates using mule accounts for money laundering from illegal online activities. Multiple arrests made, with detailed evidence uncovered.
Delhi Man Loses Rs 12 Lakh in Bharat Batuk App Cyber Fraud
A Delhi-based businessman alleges cyber fraudsters hacked his Bharat Batuk digital gold trading app, siphoning Rs 11.9 lakh. He accuses the company director, leading to a police case under BNS and IT Act sections.
Hisar: Retired Subedar Duped of Rs 15.16 Lakh in Cyber Scam
A 69-year-old retired Subedar from Hisar was allegedly cheated of Rs 15.16 lakh by cyber fraudsters promising insurance refunds. Police have registered a case and are investigating the sophisticated scam.
Noida Police Save 122 from Online Investment Scams
Noida police identified 122 people across India being targeted in online investment frauds, preventing further losses by freezing accounts and alerting victims in real-time.
NKDA Official Targeted in CEO Fraud via WhatsApp Impersonation
A senior NKDA employee in Kolkata was deceived by a fraudster impersonating the authority's chairman on WhatsApp, leading to a cybercrime case at BDN police station.
Hyderabad Umrah Fraud: Police Case Against Tour Company
Hyderabad police register case against 'Tour 2 Umrah by Ahlan Pvt Ltd' after multiple residents allege online fraud totaling lakhs of rupees for Umrah pilgrimage arrangements during Ramzan.
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