74-Year-Old Loses Rs 10 Lakh to Cyber Cons in Panchkula
A 74-year-old Panchkula man lost Rs 10 lakh after cyber criminals hacked his phone using a fake banking link. Learn how the scam unfolded and how to protect yourself from similar frauds.
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Manali 'Snow Scam' Viral Video Exposes Tourist Deception
A viral video from Manali exposes a 'snow scam' where tourists are charged for activities on a tiny artificial patch. Learn the facts and how to avoid such tourist traps.
CBI busts SIM box phishing factory, arrests 3 in cybercrime raid
CBI uncovers a massive phishing operation using 20,000+ illegal SIMs to dupe thousands. Raids in Delhi, Noida, Chandigarh lead to arrests and seizure of crypto. Read the full details.
Chef Scammed of Rs 1.73 Lakh in Fake Job Fraud
A Delhi chef lost Rs 1.73 lakh to a Bengaluru 'agency' promising overseas jobs. Delhi Police arrested three, including an MBA grad & bank manager, for the interstate cyber fraud syndicate. Read how the scam unfolded.
Salt Lake senior loses Rs 12.35 lakh in online fraud
A 63-year-old Kolkata woman lost Rs 12.35 lakh while trying to book a doctor's appointment online. Police have registered a case. Learn how to protect yourself from such digital scams.
Mangaluru trader loses Rs 33.1 lakh in online scam
A 34-year-old vegetable trader in Mangaluru was cheated of Rs 33.1 lakh in a sophisticated online investment fraud. The scam started on Facebook and moved to WhatsApp. Police have registered a case. Read to learn how to avoid such scams.
Thane man loses Rs 1.25 crore to cyber fraudsters
A 64-year-old retired deputy manager from Thane was defrauded of Rs 1.25 crore by scammers posing as police and officials, accusing him of terrorism. Read the full story to learn how the scam unfolded and how to stay safe.
TRAI Reforms Fall Short as SMS Scams Surge in India
Cybercrime in India is outpacing defences, with SMS scams causing unprecedented financial losses. Experts warn that current regulations offer an illusion of safety. Read more.
OTP Fraud Alert: Protect Your Credit/Debit Card Now
As digital payments surge in India, OTP fraud is rising. Learn how scammers trick you, key red flags, and essential steps to safeguard your finances. Stay vigilant!
Fake CBI Digital Arrest Scam: Senior Citizen Loses Rs 60 Lakh
A 62-year-old retired income tax officer in Ulhasnagar was cheated of her life savings in a fake digital arrest scam. Fraudsters posing as CBI officials used video calls & fake RBI notices to intimidate her. Police are investigating.
Rs 1.08 Crore Stock Scam: Hyderabad Brothers Duped on WhatsApp
Two Hyderabad brothers lost over Rs 1.08 crore in a sophisticated stock market scam run through a WhatsApp group. Cybercrime police have registered FIRs. Read the shocking details.
Ahmedabad man loses Rs 15.2 lakh to cyber fraudsters
A 67-year-old retired Ahmedabad resident lost Rs 15.20 lakh to cybercriminals impersonating Mumbai Police and ED officials. Learn how the scam unfolded and how to protect yourself.
Man Uses ChatGPT to Expose Scammer, Makes Him Beg
A Delhi man cleverly used ChatGPT to create a trap for a scammer impersonating his senior. He captured the fraudster's photo, GPS location, and IP address. Read how he turned the tables.
Ahmedabad Man Loses Rs 14 Lakh in WhatsApp Investment Fraud
A 22-year-old BTech graduate in Ahmedabad lost Rs 14 lakh in a sophisticated online investment scam run through a WhatsApp group. Cybercrime police have registered a case. Learn how to protect yourself from such frauds.
Kolkata man loses Rs 1.5 crore in fake stock trading scam
A 73-year-old Kaikhali resident was duped of Rs 1.5 crore in a sophisticated online investment fraud. Kolkata Police issues 15-point safety guidelines to combat such financial scams. Learn how to protect yourself.
Retired Bank Employee Loses Rs 21 Lakh in Facebook Ad Scam
A 72-year-old retired bank employee from Karnataka lost over Rs 21 lakh after clicking a fraudulent Facebook ad. The scam involved a fake bank card offer. Learn how to protect yourself from such online fraud.
Iraqi company accuses Gujarat couple of Rs 1.63 crore fraud
An Iraqi trading company accuses a Gondal couple of cheating it of Rs 1.63 crore in a groundnut and sesame export deal. Legal action initiated. Read the full details of the alleged fraud.
New Bengaluru rental scam offers cheap flats at Rs 15,000
A Bengaluru resident exposes a new rental scam on Reddit. Fraudsters lure victims with fully furnished 2BHK flats for Rs 15,000, then demand Rs 2,500 for an 'entry card'. Learn how to stay safe.
Retired banker loses Rs 21 lakh to Facebook fraud
A 72-year-old retired bank employee in Karnataka lost Rs 21 lakh after clicking on a deceptive Facebook ad promising special benefits. Read the full story and learn how to protect yourself from online fraud.
Nagpur Land Fraud: ₹11.5 Lakh Scam, 4 Accused
A Nagpur trader lost ₹11.5 lakh in a land fraud involving forged documents. Gittikhadan police have filed a case against four individuals. Read the full details of the scam.
Salt Lake woman loses Rs 1.2 crore in digital arrest scam
A 77-year-old Kolkata woman was trapped in a four-day 'digital arrest' by fraudsters posing as NCB officials, losing her life savings of Rs 1.2 crore. Read the shocking details.
Trichy Cybercrime Police Return ₹48 Lakh to Scam Victim
Trichy cybercrime police successfully recovered and returned ₹48 lakh to a 75-year-old retired official who fell for an online phishing scam. The money was traced through 20 accounts. Learn how to stay safe.
Jabalpur man loses Rs 76 lakh in cyber fraud
A 72-year-old in Jabalpur was conned out of his life savings by fraudsters posing as IPS and CBI officers in a fake national security operation. Police are investigating the sophisticated cybercrime.
Senior loses Rs 7.14L in fake police, RBI officer scam
A 63-year-old Ahmedabad man was cheated of Rs 7.14 lakh by scammers posing as TRAI, Mumbai Police & RBI officials ahead of his son's wedding. Read how the sophisticated cybercrime unfolded.
Delhi Police Alert: Fake Traffic Challan Scam
Delhi Police warns about fake traffic challan messages containing malware. Learn how to identify scams and protect your phone from hackers. Verify challans only through official portals.
Ludhiana man escapes ATS impersonation cyber fraud
A Ludhiana businessman narrowly avoided a sophisticated phishing scam where fraudsters posed as Delhi ATS officers. Police issue urgent warning about cyber criminals exploiting Red Fort investigation panic. Stay vigilant!
Hyderabad Cyber Safety Event: Don't Get Scammed
Join TOI's Digital Safety Townhall in Hyderabad this Sunday. Learn from cyber security experts about KYC scams, UPI frauds & phishing attacks. Protect yourself now!
Bengaluru Digital Safety Townhall: Fight Scams Nov 30
Join TOI's Digital Safety Townhall in Bengaluru on Nov 30. DCP Raja Imam Kasim reveals OTP frauds, UPI scams & safety tips. Win ₹5000 Amazon voucher!
Bantwal woman cheated of Rs 70 lakh in subsidy scam
A woman from Karnataka's Bantwal lost Rs 70 lakh after fraudsters promised subsidy for jasmine cultivation. Police investigation underway. Learn how to avoid such scams.
Black Friday 2025: How to Avoid Fake Shopping Scams
Cyber criminals are creating fake Amazon, Flipkart websites for Black Friday 2025. Learn essential tips to safeguard your money and personal information from online shopping scams.
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