Festive APK Scam Alert: Don't Click Malicious Greetings
A new cyber threat is targeting Indian users with malicious APK files disguised as festive greetings. Learn how to stay safe and protect your data from this sophisticated scam.
A new cyber threat is targeting Indian users with malicious APK files disguised as festive greetings. Learn how to stay safe and protect your data from this sophisticated scam.
Patna cyber police caution citizens against festive malware scams disguised as New Year greetings on WhatsApp & social media. DSP Nitish Chandra Dhariya shares safety tips to avoid financial loss.
Giridih police arrested three inter-state cybercriminals from Telkhari forest for amassing property worth over Rs 85 lakh through fraud. Details on their modus operandi inside.
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.
A Noida woman in her 60s was digitally arrested for 56 hours and scammed of Rs 65 lakh. Read the step-by-step account of the cyber fraud and learn how to stay safe.
PIB and SBI warn of a new SMS/WhatsApp scam luring users with fake reward APK files. Learn how to stay safe as RBI reports a 194% surge in bank fraud value.
Tamil music composer GV Prakash Kumar lost Rs 20,000 to an emotional scam on X. The fraudster used a fake death story. Learn how to protect yourself from such social media fraud.
A 59-year-old man in Greater Noida was duped of nearly Rs 24 lakh by a scammer posing as an NPCL employee. The fraud involved malware-laden APK files. Read the full story and learn how to protect yourself.
A 43-year-old woman in Nashik lost Rs 1.4 lakh after clicking a malicious WhatsApp APK file. The scam began with a search for a hospital's phone number. Learn how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud.
A 19-year-old from Agartala was allegedly cheated of Rs 21 lakh for a guaranteed seat at Calcutta National Medical College. The scam involved forged documents and fake officials. Read the full investigation.
Dhanbad police arrested five interstate cybercriminals from a hotel near Bank More. The gang used fake APK files and bank links to steal money. Read the full details of the operation and their modus operandi.
Hyderabad cyber police register 3 cases where fraudsters stole over Rs 11 lakh via malicious APK files. Victims tricked into installing apps that hijacked phones & bank accounts. Read details and safety tips.
A mason in Ahmedabad lost Rs 1.75 lakh after downloading a malicious APK disguised as an RTO traffic challan. Learn how the scam unfolded and crucial cybersecurity tips to stay safe.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams initiates a complete procurement department overhaul following scams. CBI probe reveals staff collusion, prompting staff transfers and strength review.
Visakhapatnam residents lost over ₹1 crore in a month to APK fraud. Police warn against suspicious links posing as banks, traffic fines. Learn how to stay safe.
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.
DCP Shavya Goyal at TOI's 'Don'tGetScammed' Townhall stressed that awareness is the only shield against cybercrime, detailing deepfake threats, APK scams, and the need for immediate reporting.
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.
A 57-year-old in Udupi lost Rs 10.7 lakh after downloading a malicious APK file sent via WhatsApp. Cyber police have registered a case. Learn how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud.
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.
A new cyber fraud using fake wedding invitations on WhatsApp is targeting users in Bijnor and Amroha. Learn how the APK malware works and crucial steps to protect your bank account.
Vijayanagar police arrest Sujayendra for cheating a Jammu and Kashmir doctor of Rs 2.7 crore in a land fraud case. Read the full investigation details.
Cyber criminals targeted WhatsApp users in Hyderabad with fake SBI APK files, including ministers' official groups. Learn how to protect your data from such attacks.
HMWSSB alerts consumers about fraudulent SMS messages threatening water disconnection. Learn how to identify scams and protect yourself from financial fraud.
Former Bihar CM Rabri Devi alleges bias, seeks transfer of four CBI and ED cases including land-for-jobs scam from Special Judge Vishal Gogne's court. Read latest developments.
Uttar Pradesh police arrest lab technician Shubham Singh for MBBS admission fraud using forged freedom fighter certificates. Learn how the scam operated and its implications.
Haryana authorities freeze 7 bank accounts of 2 rice mills in major paddy procurement scam investigation. Multiple FIRs filed in Ambala district.
A Bengaluru software engineer lost ₹48 lakh to fraudulent sexual wellness treatments that caused severe kidney damage. Police investigate this elaborate medical scam.
A 68-year-old Mumbai retiree lost ₹1.47 crore in elaborate cyber fraud using Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's photo. Learn how to protect yourself from such investment scams.
A 72-year-old Mulund woman was cheated of Rs 32 lakh by fraudsters posing as Colaba Crime Branch officials in a sophisticated digital arrest scam. Learn how to protect yourself from such cybercrimes.