CYBER FRAUDSTER

Scammers are stealing billions from Americans yearly, exploiting technology and targeting older adults. Sophisticated fraud schemes overwhelm law enforcement and rarely lead to prosecution. With elder fraud complaints rising, experts call for coordi...

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...

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 ...

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...

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....

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 ...

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...

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...

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, ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

​​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.

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.

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...

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...