Category : Cybersecurity


LPG Shortage Cyber Fraud: Fake SMS Target Ludhiana

Amid LPG shortage rumors, fraudsters in Ludhiana are sending fake SMS and WhatsApp links for urgent booking or KYC updates, leading to financial fraud. Police advise caution and reporting to cyber helpline.

Kolkata Cyber Cell Busts International Call Centre Scam

Kolkata Police's cyber cell has registered a case against an alleged fraudulent international call centre operating from Nayabad Avenue. The centre posed as representatives of major tech and financial brands to target foreign nationals, especially from th

Vizagites Lose ₹35+ Lakh in Crypto Scam via Telegram

Cyber fraudsters posing as cryptocurrency experts duped multiple Vizag residents of over ₹35 lakh through a fake online trading platform. Police report investment scams account for 40% of monthly cybercrime losses in the city.

PMC Clerk Loses Rs 3.53 Lakh in Credit Card Fraud

A 52-year-old Pune Municipal Corporation clerk was duped of Rs 3.53 lakh in a credit card fraud where scammers used an APK file to access his financial details. Hadapsar police have registered a case.

Pune Agent Duped of Rs 5.8 Lakh in Dropshipping Scam

A real estate agent from Dhanori, Pune, was defrauded of Rs 5.8 lakh by cybercriminals promising a lucrative dropshipping franchise. The case was registered with Vishrantwadi police after online complaints.

Pune Woman Duped of Rs 69 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam

A 62-year-old woman in Pune was defrauded of Rs 69 lakh by cybercriminals posing as Trai and Crime Branch officials, who accused her of money laundering and Aadhaar misuse in a month-long digital arrest scam.

Rajkot Senior Loses Rs 10.66 Lakh in E-Challan App Scam

A 74-year-old Rajkot man was duped of Rs 10.66 lakh after downloading a malicious app disguised as a traffic e-challan. Cybercriminals used remote access to intercept OTPs and siphon funds, with police recovering Rs 1.86 lakh after prompt reporting.

Haryana Police Launches 'Abhedya' App to Fight Cybercrime

Haryana Police introduces the 'Abhedya' mobile app to protect citizens from suspicious calls, threats, and digital harassment. The app blocks unknown numbers and deletes suspicious messages, with an updated version offering enhanced call control features.

Bidhannagar Cyber Fraud: Rs 18 Lakh Loss in Two Cases

Bidhannagar police have registered two cyber fraud cases involving a combined loss of over Rs 18 lakh, probing an online task scam and bank impersonation fraud with similar modus operandi to investment frauds.

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