Digital Arrest Scams Evolve with Encrypted Apps
Cybercriminals are now using encrypted platforms like Signal to execute digital arrest scams, targeting vulnerable individuals with sophisticated tactics that exploit national security fears.
Cybercriminals are now using encrypted platforms like Signal to execute digital arrest scams, targeting vulnerable individuals with sophisticated tactics that exploit national security fears.
A Udupi engineer lost Rs 6.35 lakh through fraudulent UPI transfers from his bank accounts. He discovered the unauthorized transactions after receiving SMS alerts from his banks on his mobile phone.
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A Ghaziabad couple lost Rs 56.26 lakh in an online gambling fraud after being lured by an Instagram contact posing as an IT manager. Police have registered an FIR under cheating and IT Act sections.
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Prayagraj police arrested a man for creating and sharing AI-generated misleading videos about Magh Mela 2026, aiming to disrupt peace and order during the religious event.
A private university professor in Bhopal's Kokta area was allegedly defrauded of several lakh rupees through a fake stock market investment scheme promoted on social media, according to Bilkhiria police.
Mumbai cyber cell and Akola police coordinated to rescue an 18-year-old youth who attempted suicide during an Instagram live stream. Quick response saved his life.
A court in Amreli, Gujarat, sentenced a 27-year-old Nigerian woman to seven years' rigorous imprisonment for duping a man of Rs 14.09 lakh through a social media gift scam involving forged documents.
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RecommendedA couple from Shamli and Mumbai was arrested for allegedly siphoning Rs 1.7 crore from 41 victims via a fake Telegram investment portal, with money routed through a bank account in Shamli.
Bhagalpur cyber cell arrests three members of an interstate gang involved in digital arrest scams, seizing equipment and investigating links to international cybercrime networks.
A Hong Kong-based cyber fraud gang called a 75-year-old Mathura woman, placed her under 'digital arrest' for two weeks, and siphoned Rs 2 crore by claiming her Aadhaar was hacked for terrorism. Police arrested five, including a woman from Agra.
A 36-year-old Delhi resident was cheated of over ₹16 lakh after fraudsters impersonated executives of a brokerage firm and lured him into investing through a fake SEBI-regulated trading application.
The Indian government is evaluating a 'kill switch' feature for UPI and banking apps to instantly disable transactions during suspected fraud, aiming to enhance digital payment security.
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RecommendedA man in Bengaluru has been arrested for obsessively stalking a fitness influencer on Instagram, following her across the city and sending threatening messages, highlighting digital safety concerns.
Delhi Police personnel will utilize AI-powered smart glasses during the Republic Day parade to boost security measures through facial recognition and real-time data analysis.
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Philanthropist Sudha Murty issues a public warning against fraudulent videos that misuse her image and voice to promote fake financial schemes, urging caution and verification.
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A new e-challan SMS scam in India uses sophisticated techniques to steal card details instantly as users type, bypassing traditional fraud detection methods. Experts warn of massive financial losses.
A senior MNC official in Bengaluru was defrauded of Rs 5.14 crore in an elaborate online trading scam, highlighting rising cybercrime threats in India's tech capital.
A Mumbai senior citizen was placed under digital arrest by cybercriminals claiming Delhi blast probe involvement, forced to pay Rs 16.50 lakh before reporting to West Region Cyber Police.
A retired BMC official in Mumbai was defrauded of Rs 16.5 lakh after cybercriminals posing as Delhi anti-terror officers placed him under 'digital arrest' in a fake blast investigation.
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The European Union is preparing a proposal to mandate removal of Chinese equipment from telecom, solar, and security systems, citing security risks and mirroring US actions.
Pune Cyber Police investigate a massive Rs 22.03 crore online share-trading scam targeting an 85-year-old retired entrepreneur. The fraud involved 150 bank accounts across multiple cities.
CISF proposes AI facial recognition at Nagpur airport to scan travelers against police databases, triggering alerts for wanted individuals to prevent escape via air travel.
A new Android security warning highlights that several popular apps might allow scammers to gain complete control over your smartphone, posing serious privacy and financial risks.
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RecommendedA 51-year-old Ghaziabad resident lost Rs 15 lakh after clicking a malicious APK file sent via WhatsApp. Cyber criminals video called him and drained his bank account through multiple transactions.