Kolkata: Rs 50 Lakh Lost in Online Investment Frauds
Two Kolkata residents lost nearly Rs 50 lakh in sophisticated online investment scams via WhatsApp groups and social media ads. Police are investigating the cyber fraud cases.
Two Kolkata residents lost nearly Rs 50 lakh in sophisticated online investment scams via WhatsApp groups and social media ads. Police are investigating the cyber fraud cases.
A 60-year-old retired professional from Ahmedabad's Satellite area lost Rs 86.7 lakh in an online stock trading fraud. The scam, originating on Facebook, used WhatsApp groups and a fake trading app. Learn how to protect yourself.
A major stock market scam is trapping investors via Telegram trading groups. Learn how fraudsters operate and protect your hard-earned money from these sophisticated schemes.
A 50-year-old software engineer from UAE lost Rs 1.73 crore in an online share trading fraud while vacationing in Pune. The cybercrime police detail the sophisticated scam involving fake apps and 13 bank accounts. Read more to learn how to stay safe.
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.
Eight individuals in Visakhapatnam lost over ₹3.5 crore to sophisticated online stock market frauds. Police warn against social media investment schemes. Read the full story for details and safety tips.
A 61-year-old retired CGST superintendent in Mumbai was cheated of Rs 9.7 lakh in a share trading scam via a fake app. Learn how the fraud unfolded and key safety tips.
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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.
Eight victims in Visakhapatnam report losing over Rs 3.5 crore to fake stock trading platforms promoted via social media. Police warn against online investment schemes.
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.
A Chandigarh resident was cheated of ₹27 lakh in an elaborate online scam. The fraudsters posed as officials from the Mumbai Crime Branch and RBI. Read the full story to learn how to protect yourself.
A 53-year-old engineer from Pune lost Rs 61 lakh after cyber fraudsters lured him into fake investment schemes via messaging apps. Police investigation is underway. Learn how to protect yourself.
Varanasi police arrested nine cyber criminals, including a gang mastermind, for a fake share trading scam. They used social media ads to lure victims and siphon funds. Read the full investigation details.
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.
A Chandkheda-based trader lost Rs 25 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as a forex expert on Telegram. Learn how the scam unfolded and crucial tips to stay safe from such online investment frauds.
A 39-year-old Ahmedabad man lost Rs 17.9 lakh to cyber fraudsters via a fake WhatsApp stock trading group promising 200% returns. Learn how the scam unfolded and how to protect yourself.
A 70-year-old Mulund resident lost his life savings of Rs 1.24 crore in a cyber fraud after being lured by 30% profit in share trading via WhatsApp. Police have registered a case. Read the full story.
A Delhi doctor was duped of Rs 22.7 lakh via a fake trading app promoted on WhatsApp. Shahdara Cyber Police have arrested two men from Haryana. Read how the scam unfolded.
A Delhi doctor was cheated of Rs 22.7 lakh in a fake stock trading scam. Police arrested two from Hisar for laundering the money. Read how the fraud unfolded.
Ghaziabad cyber police recovered and returned Rs 19 crore to fraud victims in 2024, registered 264 cases involving Rs 85+ crore. ADCP reveals 24x7 operations and key helpline details.
Pune police report a 50% drop in cybercrime cases and financial losses in 2025. However, legal experts warn the decline may be due to under-reporting. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.
Two Ahmedabad industrialists face cheating charges for allegedly defrauding a steel trading firm of Rs 1.29 crore. Read the full details of the bounced cheques and unpaid orders.
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.
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.