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Doctor extorted of Rs 2.9 lakh in cyber fraud in Lucknow

A young doctor in Lucknow's Indiranagar was cheated of nearly Rs 3 lakh by cyber fraudsters posing as police officers, threatening to make a nude video viral. Read how the scam unfolded and what police are doing.

Surat trader loses Rs 29 lakh in APK fraud

A Surat textile trader was defrauded of Rs 29 lakh after cybercriminals sent a malicious APK file disguised as a GST requirement. Learn how the scam unfolded and how to protect yourself from similar cyber fraud.

Gujarat Cybercrime Losses Hit Rs 565 Crore

Gujarat, with over 1 crore investors, faces a surge in cyber fraud. Investment scams lead to massive losses. Learn about the top fraud categories and how to stay safe.

Gujarat Cybercrime: Fake ID, OTP Frauds Top 2025 List

In 2025, Gujarat's cybercrime helpline received 1.61 lakh complaints, with fake identity, OTP, and online shopping frauds making up nearly half. Total losses estimated at nearly Rs 994 crore. Read the full report.

Ahmedabad: Rs 12 Lakh Lost in WhatsApp Stock Scam

A Naroda resident was cheated of Rs 12.06 lakh after being lured into a fake share trading app via a WhatsApp group. The cybercrime police are investigating. Learn how to spot such scams.

Hazaribag police bust cyber fraud racket, arrest 4

Hazaribag police arrested four men for running a cyber fraud and sextortion racket using fake escort services. The operation led to the seizure of phones, SIMs, and bank cards. Read the full details.

Bengaluru woman loses Rs 2 crore in digital arrest scam

A Bengaluru woman was digitally arrested by cybercriminals posing as police, forcing her to sell property and take loans to pay Rs 2.05 crore. Learn about this sophisticated cybercrime and how to stay safe.

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