Screen-Sharing Scams: How Indians Are Losing Savings
Screen-sharing scams are looting Indians by gaining real-time device control through deceptive links. Learn how these frauds work, warning signs, and protection tips to safeguard your finances.
Category : Cybersecurity
Pune Woman Loses Rs 6.8 Lakh in Biba Dress Scam
A Pune woman lost Rs 6.82 lakh after placing a cash-on-delivery order on Biba.in. Fraudsters used a 'wrong decimal' trick, making her transfer money 10 times via QR codes. Police have filed an FIR under BNS and IT Act sections.
Goa MP Warns of Cyber Fraud Threat to Tourism, Demands Action
Goa MP Francisco Tanavde raised concerns in Rajya Sabha about a sharp rise in cyber frauds targeting tourists and digital nomads in Goa, urging immediate government intervention to protect the state's vital tourism economy.
Critical Chrome Vulnerabilities: CERT-In Urges Update Now
CERT-In has issued a high-severity alert for Google Chrome, warning of security flaws that could let attackers bypass restrictions and execute malicious code remotely. Users must update immediately.
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Pune Man Loses Rs 42.66 Lakh in Online Trading Fraud
A Bibvewadi resident was defrauded of Rs 42.66 lakh in an elaborate online share-trading scam that lasted over two months. Police warn against suspicious WhatsApp links and sharing bank details.
Pune Techie Loses Rs 26.55 Lakh in WhatsApp Trading Fraud
A 34-year-old IT engineer from Pune's Wagholi area was defrauded of over Rs 26 lakh in an online share-trading scam orchestrated through a WhatsApp group promising high returns.
Pune Senior Loses Rs 50 Lakh in WhatsApp Share Fraud
A 59-year-old retired private firm employee from Dhanori, Pune, was defrauded of Rs 50 lakh in an online share trading scam. The victim filed a cyber police complaint after transferring funds to multiple accounts between December and January.
Five Arrested in Rs 930 Crore Cybercrime Case Across 25 States
The Cyber Centre of Excellence has arrested five individuals from Gujarat and Maharashtra for orchestrating a massive cybercrime network involving Rs 930 crore and 1,535 victims across India.
Hyderabad Woman Loses ₹42.7 Lakh in KBC Lottery Scam
A 40-year-old woman from Somajiguda, Hyderabad, was defrauded of ₹42.7 lakh by a gang operating a fake KBC lottery scheme. The cyber crime police have registered a case under multiple sections of the IT Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
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Student Held in Rs 88 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam in Rajkot
Rajkot Cyber Crime police arrested a 22-year-old BCA student from Madhya Pradesh for allegedly aiding a digital arrest scam that defrauded a retired court clerk of over Rs 88 lakh.
Kolkata Scientist Loses Rs 1.1 Crore to Digital Arrest Scam
A 72-year-old retired scientist and author from Kolkata was defrauded of Rs 1.1 crore in a sophisticated digital arrest scam involving impersonators posing as law enforcement officers.
Kolkata: Rs 5 Crore Lost in 72-Hour Investment Fraud
Three Kolkata residents collectively lost over Rs 5 crore in sophisticated investment scams within 72 hours. One arrest made as police uncover fake apps, forged SEBI documents, and elaborate WhatsApp group schemes.
Matrimonial & Dating App Scams: Rajasthan Police Issues Fraud Alert
Rajasthan Police's Cyber Crime Unit reports a sharp rise in fraudsters using fake profiles on matrimonial sites and dating apps to emotionally manipulate victims into bogus investment schemes.
Navi Mumbai Cyber Police Arrest 4 in Two Major Fraud Cases
Navi Mumbai cyber police have arrested four individuals in two separate high-value online investment fraud cases, involving losses of Rs 4 crore and Rs 56 lakh, with investigations revealing interstate cybercrime networks.
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Professor Loses ₹96 Lakh in Online Trading Scam in Coimbatore
A 50-year-old professor from a private college in Coimbatore was defrauded of ₹96 lakh in an online trading scam that lured him with promises of high investment returns through a WhatsApp group.
IIM-A Study: 55% Digital Fraud Cases Rs 1-10 Lakh Loss
A new IIM Ahmedabad report reveals 55% of digital financial fraud cases involve losses between Rs 1-10 lakh, with impersonation scams being most common. The study analyzed 300 complaints and 120 FIRs.
Bank Staff Nabbed in Rs 1 Crore Fake Trading App Fraud
Varanasi police arrest two, including a private bank employee from Indore, in a fake trading app scam that duped investors of over Rs 1 crore. Four others, including two more bank employees, are absconding.
Madhubani Police Busts International Cyber Fraud Call Centre
Madhubani police, in coordination with central agencies, dismantled a high-tech illegal call centre in Tirhut Colony, arresting four individuals linked to overseas scam networks and seizing SIM boxes, fake SIMs, and cryptocurrency evidence.
Goa Launches G4C Cyber Crime Coordination Centre
The Goa government has established the Goa Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (G4C) to enhance cybercrime response, provide technical support, and coordinate with national mechanisms.
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Coupang Data Breach Grows: 165,000 More Users Compromised
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang confirms an additional 165,000 user accounts were compromised in the nation's largest-ever data breach, bringing the total affected to 33.8 million. The hack exposed names, phone numbers, and addresses, but no financi
Mangaluru Police Warns of Cyber Scam and Digital Slavery
Mangaluru police commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy exposes Nepal-linked cyber investment fraud using fake apps and warns about digital slavery targeting job seekers abroad.
Mumbai Police Use Bridgerton Theme for Cyber Safety Alert
Mumbai Police issued a unique cyber safety advisory on Instagram, adopting the tone of Lady Whistledown from Netflix's Bridgerton to warn citizens about deceptive online personas.
Chinese Telegram Groups Trade Secretly Filmed Women's Images
A vast network of Chinese-language Telegram groups has been exposed for sharing and trading non-consensual intimate images of women and girls, often filmed by acquaintances. Despite public outrage, Chinese authorities remain silent.
Five Arrested in Rs 930 Crore Cyber Crime Case Across 25 States
Cyber Centre of Excellence arrests five individuals from Gujarat and Maharashtra for operating a Rs 930 crore cyber fraud network using 80 mule accounts across 25 states and 3 UTs.
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China Issues Alert After Moltbook AI Agent Data Leak
China's MIIT warns of significant security risks after Wiz reveals Moltbook leaked 1.5M API tokens and 35,000 emails. The alert cautions against improper configurations in autonomous AI agents.
Bihar Council Debates Cybercrime: Over 1 Lakh Complaints
Bihar's legislative council witnessed intense debate on rising cybercrime, with Deputy CM revealing over 1.17 lakh complaints registered and Rs 517 crore duped from victims in the state.
Public Wi-Fi Dangers: How Your Phone Data Is Stolen
Connecting to public Wi-Fi networks exposes your phone to serious security threats like data interception and malware attacks. Learn how hackers exploit these networks and essential safety tips to protect your personal information.
Gulf Job Scams: UAE & Saudi Warn Against AI-Powered Fraud
Fraudulent job offers targeting millions in UAE and Saudi Arabia are becoming more sophisticated with AI bots and social media deception. Authorities issue red flags and protection tips.
UK-Microsoft Deepfake Detection System Partnership
Britain collaborates with Microsoft, academics, and experts to create a deepfake detection framework, addressing rising concerns over AI-generated harmful content and fraud.
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Pune Senior Loses Rs 10.7 Cr in Fake Court Scam
An 82-year-old Pune entrepreneur lost Rs 10.7 crore in a sophisticated digital arrest fraud where cybercriminals staged a fake court hearing with a phony judge and manipulated him into transferring his life savings.
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