CYBER FRAUDSTER
60 Indian nationals arrested in Sri Lanka for cyber crime operations Indian nationals engaged in online financial scams were arrested in Madiwela and Battaramulla following simultaneous raids. The arrests uncovered a scheme involving coerced deposits after promising cash for social media interactions, with internatio...
28 Jun, 2024, 12.15 PM ISTBeware... 800 online financial frauds a day Furthermore, if all the cases from the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal are included, the surge is even higher. Many frauds reported on the portal are not recorded as banking frauds because the money is transferred voluntarily to a third party ...
25 Jun, 2024, 08.16 AM ISTUnemployed youth enticed to rent bank accounts for quick money; Goa Police uncovers fraud Goa police have uncovered a worrying trend of youths renting out their bank accounts to cyber fraudsters. This has led to an increase in cybercrimes targeting unsuspecting citizens. Many unemployed youths are enticed to rent their accounts in exchan...
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Noida man scammed of Rs 20.54 lakh, alleges death threat A man from Greater Noida, Sandeep Kumar, was scammed of Rs 20.54 lakh in a work-from-home job scam involving rating hotels on Google Maps. An FIR was filed against an unidentified persons under IPC sections 420 and 506, along with IT Act provisions....
20 Jun, 2024, 03.27 PM ISTMajor cyber fraud prevented in Lucknow, would have been one of the biggest cases in UP's history The story started with fraudsters opening another account in AKTU's name in the same bank where it already had an account. Then, bank officials were fooled via an elaborate ploy to transfer a huge amount fo the fake a/c. It eventually took an audit ...
20 Jun, 2024, 11.22 AM ISTNashik man involved in global racket forcing youths into cyber fraud, honey trapping held The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Sudarshan Darade in Nashik, Maharashtra, for his alleged involvement in an international human trafficking syndicate coercing youths into online criminal activities like credit card fraud and honey tr...
14 Jun, 2024, 06.04 PM ISTUnauthorised transaction due to third party breach: Bank customer has zero liability, says HC The Bombay High Court ruled that customers have zero liability for unauthorized transactions caused by third-party breaches, directing Bank of Baroda to refund Rs 76 lakh to Pharma Search Ayurveda Private Limited. The court cited a 2017 RBI circular...
13 Jun, 2024, 09.58 PM ISTNew UPI scam: Fraudsters send you 'Rs 200.00' and ask to return Rs 20,000; how to protect yourself from UPI overpayment scam UPI overpayment scam: You should be careful before sending or accepting any UPI collect money request especiallly from unknown numbers or IDs. This is because scamsters have now become more sophisticated and specifically targetting various tricks to...
09 Jun, 2024, 12.30 PM ISTStock market fraud via WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram: Two investors lost over Rs 3 crore; how to identify scam and protect yourself Stock market scams via WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook or Instagram: Two investors lost over Rs 3 crore in separate scams, highlighting a concerning trend. Fraudsters lure victims via social media with promises of high returns. They use fake profiles, ...
25 May, 2024, 02.36 PM IST90,000 scams in 4 months: How Southeast Asia is becoming the next Jamtara; Fraudsters recruiting from Andhra, TN, Odisha India faces a surge in cyber fraud from Southeast Asia, surpassing domestic hotspots. Nearly half of the defrauded money comes from scams such as investment, trading, digital arrest, and dating scams. Between January and April 2024, Rs 1,775 cr was ...
24 May, 2024, 08.03 PM ISTPig-butchering stock market get rich quick scam: Telegram, Instagram, WhatsApp used to steal lakhs from investors; tactics used, how to stay safe A 32-year-old woman was scammed after joining a Telegram channel promising high returns. The scam targeted homemakers and retired individuals through unverified channels. Scammers impersonated advisors from reputed banks like HDFC, SBI, and ICICI. D...
16 May, 2024, 05.57 PM ISTDaily Stock Tips: How 100 fraudsters tricked 200 investors through Telegram, Instagram, and WhatsApp Investment scams on social media platforms lure victims with promises of high returns. Delhi Police have arrested over 100 fraudsters employing sophisticated tactics. Scammers pose as representatives of reputed firms, offering free stock recommendat...
16 May, 2024, 03.48 PM ISTMHA warns against cybercriminals posing as police officials The Union home ministry warns against cyber fraud by criminals posing as law enforcement agencies, leading to financial losses for victims. Fraudsters use various tactics, including 'digital arrests', and impersonate government bodies like CBI and R...
15 May, 2024, 12.15 AM ISTGovt asks Jio, Airtel, Idea to block 28,000 phones, verify 20 lakh numbers The Department of Telecom (DoT) has directed major telecom operators to block 28,200 mobile handsets allegedly linked to cyber crimes. This action is part of a collaborative effort with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and State Police to combat t...
13 May, 2024, 03.16 PM IST"Rs 15,000 credited to a/c XXXXX9082": This 'bank message' could be a scam; how to identify, save money Bank phishing scam: You may get an authentic looking SMS saying that a sum of money has been credited to your bank account. However before acting on this information, remember to verify the SMS sender's ID, as banks do not use a personal mobile numb...
11 May, 2024, 03.47 PM ISTDoT directs telcos to block 28,200 mobile handsets, re-verify 20 lakh mobile numbers Collaborating with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and state police, DoT aims to combat the misuse of telecom resources in cybercrime and financial frauds, aiming to dismantle fraud networks and safeguard citizens from digital threats.
10 May, 2024, 06.43 PM ISTBiz, trade caught between cyber cops & banks Restaurants, retailers, small traders, companies face frozen funds due to cybercrimes. Urging action from finance ministry, LEAs, police. I4C initiative tackles cybercrimes. Banks, LEAs face frozen funds challenges.
02 May, 2024, 12.51 AM ISTMoney Mule Scam, a new fraud: How to spot and safeguard your money from fraudsters Digital banking frauds: Mule Accounts are being used to launder money and what's worst is that legitimate Indians are lending their bank accounts and others for some incentive and helping in furthering this type of fraud. According to BioCatch, a Is...
26 Apr, 2024, 11.02 AM ISTNavi Mumbai builder loses Rs 60 lakhs in online trap; Here's what happened A cyber fraud incident unfolded in Navi Mumbai as a builder fell victim to an impersonation scam, resulting in the fraudulent transfer of Rs 60.6 lakh from his office. The cyber police station is probing into the case, and no arrest has been made so...
10 Mar, 2024, 01.55 PM ISTDoT advises users not to dial *401# followed by unknown mobile number The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a warning to telecom subscribers, cautioning against dialing *401# followed by an unknown mobile number, as it may lead to cyber fraud. Scammers typically pose as customer service representatives...
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