Online fraud

US thanks CBI for busting Rs 350 crore cybercrime syndicate targeting American citizens

The CBI busted a fake call centre named ‘Digikaps The Future of Digital’, which was operating from Global Tower near…

August 28, 2025 11:02 IST

Kerala man duped of Rs 95,000 after calling fake customer care number for water purifier service

The incident occurred on August 23 when the complainant searched online for the customer care number of a reputed water…

Updated: August 28, 2025 11:05 IST

A case was registered against the actor and her businessman husband last month for duping a man of nearly Rs 60 crore in a loan-cum-investment deal.

Shilpa Shetty, husband Raj Kundra booked for allegedly cheating businessman of Rs 60 crore

Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra caught in yet another legal battle. Here is the latest scoop.

Updated: August 14, 2025 09:48 IST

CoinDCX hacked: $44 million stolen in major cyberattack – Here’s all you need to know

CoinDCX is now the second Indian crypto exchange hit by hackers in one year.

July 20, 2025 07:47 IST

Indian student sentenced to prison for running a fraud scheme

Who is Kishan Rajeshkumar Patel? Indian student sentenced to prison for $2 million fraud targeting senior citizens

An Indian student from Gujarat living in the US has been sentenced to prison for defrauding elderly victims of cash…

June 19, 2025 10:21 IST

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‘Claims by Congress on digital fraud baseless’

Government refutes Congress’ claim of Rs 6.36 lakh crore loss due to digital frauds, stating actual losses from April 2014…

June 2, 2025 23:49 IST

Fake call centre that extorted over Rs 25 lakh daily from US citizens busted in Pune; 5 held. (Image Source: Twitter)

Police busts fake call centre in Pune that extorted Rs 25 lakh daily from US citizens; five arrested

Pune police busted a fake call center scamming US citizens over Rs 25 lakh daily through “digital arrests,” arresting five…

May 24, 2025 18:54 IST

What is Whatsapp image scam? MP man loses Rs 2lac after downloading an image

Firstly, an image from an unknown number is sent to the people. The image is fully embedded with malware codes.…

April 10, 2025 16:54 IST

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Massive spike in digital arrest scams,cybercrimes almost tripled: Govt

The number of digital arrest scams and associated cybercrimes in the country nearly tripled from 2022 to 2024, with the…

March 12, 2025 20:06 IST

Digital Arrest Fraud: How scammers use fear to steal your money

Digital arrest fraud is a serious issue. But you can protect yourself by knowing what to do.

December 16, 2024 08:30 IST

Digital Arrest Fraud: How to spot and avoid becoming a victim

In a digital arrest scam, fraudsters target individuals or businesses, posing as law enforcement or government officials.

October 28, 2024 16:07 IST

IIT Bombay student loses Rs 7.28 lakh in online scam

How to protect yourself from financial scams during festive shopping

Here are some important guidelines to consider for safeguarding your finances and avoiding fraudsters during this festive period.

October 25, 2024 20:26 IST

Gold Loan Fraud: Crucial red flags and how to safeguard against gold loan frauds

Gold Loan Frauds: Crucial red flags and how to stay protected

The increase in gold prices has made gold loans a compelling option for individuals. Nevertheless, this surge in interest has…

Updated: September 7, 2024 10:16 IST

Enhancing Security: Why regularly updating your credit card password is a must

Why you MUST regularly change your Credit Card password

As cyber threats become more sophisticated, changing your credit card password regularly can act as a frontline defence against unauthorised…

September 3, 2024 13:21 IST

7 best practices to keep your money safe from fraudsters

Regularly monitoring your financial records and staying alert for any suspicious activities is crucial for early fraud detection.

Updated: July 7, 2024 08:43 IST

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