A retired bank employee in Lucknow was held in a 6-hour 'digital arrest' by cyber fraudsters posing as CBI officers. Learn how his family's alertness led to a rescue and crucial tips to avoid such scams.
A 77-year-old man in Bengaluru's Binnypet was saved from a financial scam after consulting ChatGPT. The AI chatbot flagged a fraudulent 'pre-IPO' offer, preventing significant losses. Read how AI is becoming a tool against cybercrime.
A retired Hyderabad businessman lost ₹7.12 crore to a digital arrest scam. Learn the fraudsters' modus operandi and 5 crucial steps to protect yourself from such cybercrime.
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.
An 81-year-old man in Hyderabad was cheated of Rs 7 crore in a sophisticated 'digital arrest' cyber fraud. Learn how the scam unfolded and crucial tips to protect yourself.
A 46-year-old man impersonating an e-commerce delivery agent snatched a gold chain from a senior citizen in Vadodara. Police arrested him in Bharuch hours later, revealing a history of 28 similar cases.
An 81-year-old retired businessman in Hyderabad was digitally arrested and defrauded of Rs 7.12 crore by cybercriminals posing as police. Read how the scam unfolded and learn to protect yourself.
An 81-year-old retired businessman in Hyderabad was scammed of over Rs 7 crore by fraudsters posing as Mumbai Police. Read about the 'digital arrest' modus operandi and how to stay safe.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant reveals shocking scale of cyber fraud targeting senior citizens in Bihar, urging vigilance and stronger legal safeguards. Read more.
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.
Two elderly relatives in Delhi were duped of over Rs 1.5 crore by scammers posing as financial advisors on WhatsApp. The fraud involved fake apps and promises of high returns. Read the full investigation.
A 73-year-old retired officer from Lucknow was trapped in a 25-day 'digital arrest' scam, losing nearly ₹90 lakh. Learn the 5 crucial lessons to protect yourself from such evolving cyber frauds.
A man from Hyderabad was arrested for allegedly cheating a senior citizen of Rs 2.21 crore using fake cancer treatment pleas. The EOW is investigating the elaborate scam involving forged bank transfers.
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.
Chandigarh Police data reveals senior citizens over 70 are prime targets for sophisticated 'digital arrest' scams, losing crores. Learn how fraudsters operate and crucial steps to protect yourself.
Chowk Bazar police arrest Shaivin Pumbhadiya, a wanted cyber fraudster linked to scams worth Rs 3.80 crore across India. He carried a Rs 5,000 reward. Read the full story.
Ernakulam Consumer Commission directs Finisyer Kuries to refund ₹8.25 lakh with interest to a senior citizen after abrupt closure. The firm must also pay compensation for mental agony. Read the full details of the landmark order.
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.
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.
A 77-year-old woman in Hyderabad was cheated of Rs 1.8 crore in a nine-month cyber fraud involving fake lottery promises, forged RBI documents, and impersonation of Mukesh Ambani. Police have registered a case.
Nagpur police file case against five for allegedly cheating a 69-year-old man of Rs 2 crore in a major property fraud involving forged documents. Read the full investigation details.
Two retired engineers in Pune lost over Rs 53 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as DPBI & RBI officials in digital arrest scams. Learn how the threats of fake cases led to massive financial losses.
Mumbai cyber police arrest a company director linked to a Rs 9 crore digital arrest scam targeting an 85-year-old. The account was involved in multiple senior citizen frauds. Read the full investigation details.
A 63-year-old retired banker in Mumbai was duped of Rs 1.35 crore in a fake investment scam promoted via YouTube & WhatsApp. Police are investigating. Learn how to stay safe from such cyber fraud.
A 69-year-old retired engineer in Pune was defrauded of Rs 1.07 crore by cybercriminals impersonating Mumbai Crime Branch officers. Learn how the elaborate scam unfolded and how to protect yourself.
An 82-year-old retired trader in Vadodara lost Rs 1.12 crore to cyber criminals promising easy online income. Police investigate the sophisticated scam. Stay vigilant against online fraud.
Madurai cybercrime police arrest six from Tamil Nadu & Kerala for stealing Rs 68.17 lakh from a senior citizen via a 'digital arrest' scam. SP warns public, advises reporting to 1930.
Actor Gajendra Chauhan, famed for playing Yudhishthira, was targeted in a cyber fraud. Mumbai Police's swift action recovered Rs 98,000. Read the full story.
An 80-year-old retired officer in Pune was digitally arrested and defrauded of Rs 1 crore by cybercriminals posing as police. Learn how the elaborate scam unfolded and how to stay safe.