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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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!
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!
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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.
Harvard University faces another cybersecurity breach exposing alumni and donor information through phone phishing. Learn how this impacts data security globally.
Lawyers discover dangerous phishing link displayed outside Chandigarh's Sector 43 District Court. Thousands at risk of cyber fraud while paying fines. Authorities accused of negligence.
Amazon issues urgent cybersecurity warning as Black Friday begins. Hackers target 310 million users with fake domains and phishing scams. Learn how to protect yourself.
Protect yourself from phishing and fraud. Learn to verify website safety using Google Safe Browsing and report scams to Cybercrime.gov.in. Secure your data today!
Delhi High Court seeks responses from Centre & agencies on Christian Michel's plea challenging India-UAE extradition treaty in the AgustaWestland scam case. Next hearing on April 9, 2026.
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.
Harvard University confirms data breach affecting alumni and students through phone phishing. Learn about cybersecurity risks and protection measures for educational institutions.
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.
PIB Fact Check warns about AI-generated videos of PM Modi and FM Sitharaman offering fake investment advice. Learn how to identify these deepfake scams and protect your money.
Indian women are being targeted by a sophisticated social media scam involving fake friendships, gift parcels, and blackmail. Learn how to protect yourself from this growing cybercrime threat.
A man from Udupi lost Rs 12.38 lakh in an online investment scam after receiving a job offer on Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself from similar frauds.
Sanjay Singh, suspended Haryana official accused in multi-crore paddy procurement scam, dies during treatment at PGI Chandigarh. Investigation ongoing.