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Bengaluru Cab Scam: Passenger Charged Two Different Fares

A Bengaluru man's routine cab ride turned into a nightmare when he discovered a sophisticated scam involving duplicate UPI payments and manipulated fare calculations. Learn how this new fraud works and how to protect yourself.

Fintech Body Warns RBI About UPI Monopoly Risks

The Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment warns of concentration risks in India's UPI ecosystem, calling for regulatory intervention to ensure healthy competition and system stability.

Digital Arrest Scam: Retired Banker Loses ₹50 Lakh

Shocking case of digital kidnapping where cybercriminals posing as police and CBI officials extorted massive amounts from senior citizens. Two arrested in connection with sophisticated online fraud.

US Visa Payments Go Digital Only from Oct 29

Major change in US visa application process: USCIS mandates online payments via credit/debit cards from October 29, eliminating cash, checks, and money orders. Complete guide for Indian applicants.

Income Tax Inspector Loses ₹44L in Matrimonial Scam

A Navi Mumbai Income Tax Department official fell victim to sophisticated cyber criminals posing as prospective brides, losing massive savings in elaborate matrimonial fraud. Learn how the scam unfolded and crucial safety tips.

Bengaluru businessman loses ₹1.32cr to PFI scam

Cyber criminals posing as police and enforcement officials trick a Bengaluru entrepreneur into paying massive sums by threatening fake PFI association charges in sophisticated phone scam.

13 convicted in ₹45 lakh bank fraud case by CBI court

A special CBI court in Chandigarh has convicted 13 individuals in a sophisticated ₹45 lakh bank fraud case involving forged documents and conspiracy. Discover the shocking details of how they manipulated the banking system.

Digital Arrests: India's New Online Scam Epidemic

India faces a terrifying new wave of digital arrests and banking frauds through WhatsApp, UPI, and OTP scams. Learn how cybercriminals are exploiting Aadhaar and two-factor authentication to empty bank accounts.

Udupi family loses ₹1.45 crore in PM employment scheme fraud

A sophisticated fraud scheme targeting PM Employment Generation Programme applicants in Karnataka's Udupi district has left a couple and their relative poorer by ₹1.45 crore. Police investigation reveals elaborate deception tactics.

Bollywood Stars in UP Investment Fraud Case

Bagpat police files FIR against 22 individuals including Bollywood celebrities in major financial fraud case involving fake investment schemes that duped numerous investors.

Karnataka firm loses ₹12L in online cement fraud

A Kundapur-based company falls victim to sophisticated online fraud, losing ₹12 lakh to scammers posing as cement suppliers. Learn how the digital payment scam unfolded and crucial cybersecurity lessons.

SIM Swap Fraud: Why OTP Security Is Failing

Critical security alert: Learn how cybercriminals are bypassing OTP and SIM-based authentication to drain bank accounts. Essential reading for every Indian smartphone user.

Delhi Woman Loses ₹7 Lakh in Hawala Scam

A sophisticated cybercrime ring in Delhi used Hawala transactions to steal ₹7 lakh from a woman, exposing dangerous new digital fraud tactics targeting urban Indians.

Bollywood Stars Shreyas Talpade, Alok Nath in Fraud Case

Popular Bollywood actors Shreyas Talpade and Alok Nath among 24 individuals booked in major financial fraud case involving Loni Urban Multi-State Credit and Thrift Cooperative Society. Police investigation reveals alleged cheating of investors through fal

Bhubaneswar Cyber Fraud: Lakhs Lost in Online Scam

Cyber criminals in Bhubaneswar orchestrate elaborate digital fraud, duping two victims of lakhs of rupees through fake customer care numbers and UPI manipulation. Police launch investigation into growing cybercrime menace.

Passenger barters watch for samosas as UPI fails

In an astonishing throwback to ancient trading methods, a train passenger at Jabalpur railway station was forced to barter his wristwatch for samosas when UPI payment failed as his train began departing.

Coimbatore woman loses ₹24 lakh in online scam

A Coimbatore professional lost ₹24 lakh to an online fraudster posing as a police official in an elaborate digital scam. Learn how this sophisticated cybercrime unfolded and crucial safety measures to protect yourself.

International Cyber Crime Ring Busted in Delhi

Delhi Police uncovers sophisticated international cyber network exploiting Flipkart, Swiggy & Zomato apps. Major breakthrough in digital crime investigation reveals global connections.

Delhi loses ₹1,000 crore to cyber fraud in 2024

Shocking report reveals how Delhi citizens are being targeted by sophisticated cyber criminals using 'digital arrest' tactics, with losses crossing ₹1,000 crore this year alone. Learn about the rising threat and how to protect yourself.

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