A 78-year-old retired professor in Lucknow was held under 'digital arrest' for 15 days by cyber fraudsters posing as CBI officers, who siphoned off Rs 92 lakh. Police urge citizens to report such scams immediately on helpline 1930.
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urges banks and regulated entities to jointly develop analytics tools to proactively prevent digital fraud. He highlights the RBI's new AI model, MuleHunter.AI, and stresses that enforcement actions aim to correct, not punish.
Karnataka police have recovered Rs 627 crore lost to cybercrime in three years, with Rs 470 crore already returned to victims. Learn how to protect yourself and report fraud.
CTV Scale partners with mFilterIt to integrate real-time fraud detection, ensuring clean, verified inventory for advertisers in India's booming CTV market. Read more.
A 77-year-old man in Bengaluru's Binnypet was saved from a financial scam after consulting ChatGPT. The AI chatbot flagged a fraudulent 'pre-IPO' offer, preventing significant losses. Read how AI is becoming a tool against cybercrime.
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 66-year-old retired police ASI in Bhopal lost Rs 2.40 lakh after clicking a fake 'life certificate' link on Facebook. Learn how the cyber fraud unfolded and how to protect yourself from similar online scams.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant reveals shocking scale of cyber fraud targeting senior citizens in Bihar, urging vigilance and stronger legal safeguards. Read more.
A Moga-based businessman was duped of Rs 8.5 lakh by cyber criminals posing as police. Learn the details of this online fraud and how to protect yourself.
A Bank of Baroda assistant manager in Bantwal, Karnataka, has been booked for an ATM fraud of Rs 71.41 lakh. The scam was uncovered during an inspection that also revealed stolen gold worth Rs 55,000. Read the full investigation details.
A 73-year-old retired finance officer in Lucknow was swindled of nearly Rs 90 lakh after cybercriminals posing as Mumbai police held him under a 25-day 'digital arrest'. Read how the scam unfolded and learn to stay safe.
The US SBA suspends 6,900 borrowers in Minnesota over a massive $400 million COVID loan fraud scandal. Key figures face bans and federal prosecution. Read the full investigation details.
UP Police releases a powerful short film featuring Nana Patekar to combat cyber fraud. Learn about the state-wide awareness campaign and how to stay safe online.
Vigilant bank officials and swift police action in Prayagraj saved a 65-year-old retired teacher from a Rs 2 crore cyber fraud. Read how the 'digital arrest' scam was foiled.
A Surat-based doctor lost Rs 28.93 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as Anand Rathi Securities. The elaborate scam promised high IPO returns. Learn how to protect yourself from such investment frauds.
A staggering ₹3,198 crore was lost from 8.3 lakh bank accounts in cyber frauds in just three years. Learn how scammers operate and what you can do to protect your money.
Karnataka's Pre-University Board expands digital exam facility to II PU students from 2024-25, offering a choice between pen-paper and online tests. Learn about the new initiative.
A retired MSEDCL official from Baramati lost Rs 28 lakh in a sophisticated digital arrest scam. Fraudsters posed as police, staged a fake Supreme Court hearing. Read how the cybercrime unfolded.
Chandigarh Police data reveals senior citizens over 70 are prime targets for sophisticated 'digital arrest' scams, losing crores. Learn how fraudsters operate and crucial steps to protect yourself.
Gurgaon's cyber fraud losses fell from Rs 387.96 crore in 2024 to Rs 281.99 crore in 2025. Police credit enhanced surveillance and public awareness. Learn how to protect yourself.
A Gandhinagar doctor lost Rs 19.3 crore in a sophisticated digital arrest scam. Gujarat sees nearly 500 such complaints in 2025, with total losses nearing Rs 77 crore. Learn how to protect yourself.
A Kolkata school teacher and Booth Level Officer lost Rs 8.4 lakh in a sophisticated cyber fraud. The theft occurred in five transactions while he was busy with SIR work. Read the full story.
A CBI court in Bhopal convicts a former postal assistant for siphoning Rs 13.85 lakh from customer accounts in Gwalior. Read the full details of the fraud and sentencing.
SBI data reveals 15,956 cyber fraud cases from Jan 2024-Oct 2025, with losses of ₹118.47 crore. Experts warn of rising digital banking risks. Learn how to stay safe.
State Bank of India reported nearly 16,000 cyber fraud cases from Jan 2024 to Oct 2025, with losses exceeding ₹118 crore. Discover the state-wise breakdown and expert insights on digital banking risks.
Kollam East police register a fraud case after a private institution fails to return Rs 15 lakh deposited under a gold scheme. The action follows intervention by the State Human Rights Commission. Read the full details.
A former lecturer in Mangaluru lost Rs 85.6 lakh, while a Brahmavar man lost Rs 15.9 lakh in fake online investment schemes promoted on Instagram. Police have registered cases.
Uttar Pradesh intensifies cyber policing with massive training for 84,705 personnel and 75 dedicated stations. Learn how CM Yogi's strategy combats digital fraud and builds public trust.
Alert Punjab National Bank officials in Lucknow rescued a 75-year-old woman from a digital arrest scam, preventing a ₹1.13 crore loss. Learn how vigilance and timely police action foiled the cyber fraudsters.
A new Financial Fraud Risk Indicator has helped prevent cyber fraud losses worth Rs 660 crore within six months of its launch. Discover how this tool is safeguarding Indian citizens.