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Rajasthan Doctor Loses ₹62 Lakh in Online Trading Scam
Jodhpur Neurosurgeon Loses Rs 62.8 Lakh in Cyber Fraud Jodhpur: A neurosurgeon from Jodhpur fell victim to an Online Trading Scam, losing Rs 62.8 lakh to scammers who lured him with promises of high...
QR Code Fraud Hits Shops in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
Scamsters in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, have recently targeted over a dozen shops by planting fake QR codes over legitimate ones, redirecting payments to their own accounts. The fraud was uncover...
From Digital Arrests to Fake Parcels: How Cybercriminals Are Tricking Indians
We often hear about different scams happening almost every day. Many Indians are losing their hard-earned money to online scams like "digital arrest" or "illegal parcel delivery." This guide will...
Bengaluru Tech Professional Scammed of Rs 11.8 Crore in “Digital Arrest” Scam
A 39-year-old software engineer from Bengaluru lost Rs 11.8 crore after falling for a "digital arrest" scam. The scammers, posing as police officers, tricked him into believing his Aadhaar card was...
Digital Arrest Scam: NPCI Warns All Indians About UPI Fraud
NPCI Issues Advisory on Digital Arrest Scam: What It Is and How to Stay Safe In today’s digital world, we rely on gadgets for tasks like banking, online shopping, and payments. But with this...
WhatsApp Scams: India’s Telecom Regulator Issues Warning to the Government
The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has asked Meta, WhatsApp's parent company, to take action against scams on the messaging app. This request follows a call for intervention by India’s...
Digital Arrest Scam: Two Men Arrested for Cheating Woman of ₹4.12 Crore in Kochi
Two men were arrested for allegedly cheating a woman in Kochi out of ₹4.12 crore in a 'digital arrest' cyber scam, the police said on Sunday. The accused, Mohammed Muhasil (22) and Mishab K P (21),...
Phishing Scam Hits 2 Billion iPhone, iPad, Mac Users: ‘Your Apple ID Is Suspended
Cybercriminals are launching a new phishing email attack aimed at users of Apple devices like iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and more. The scam uses a convincing message, such as “Your Apple ID has been...
Rising Online Shopping Scams in India During the Festive Season
A recent survey found that 45% of Indian shoppers experienced or knew someone affected by online shopping scams during the festive season, from October 1 to October 28. Nearly half (46%) of those...
Chinese Man Arrested in Rs 100-Crore Online Trading Scam on WhatsApp
Fang Chenjin, a Chinese national, has been arrested by the Shahdara Cyber Police for his involvement in a cyber fraud of Rs 43.5 lakh. Investigations revealed that he is connected to online scams...