shot-button
Loader

Cyber Crime

Articles

UP cops rope in influencers to counter fake news ahead of Maha Kumbh

UP cops rope in influencers to counter fake news ahead of Maha Kumbh

This month-long project, which involved influencers and college students, was successful and has now been expanded statewide, he said

22 December,2024 07:57 AM IST | Lucknow | Agencies
Navi Mumbai: Firm hit by Rs 85 lakh fraud via WhatsApp

Navi Mumbai: Firm hit by Rs 85 lakh fraud via WhatsApp

Scammer duped accountant by posing as his boss; similar case involving Rs 1.3cr reported

21 December,2024 08:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
'CBI officer' puts 85-year-old under 'digital arrest', dupes him of Rs 20 lakh

'CBI officer' puts 85-year-old under 'digital arrest', dupes him of Rs 20 lakh

The complainant runs an automobile spare parts business. According to the police, he received a video call on WhatsApp from an unknown number. The caller said he was a CBI officer and claimed that someone had misused the Girgaum resident's Aadhaar Card to open a bank account

20 December,2024 06:48 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Kerala cops rescue doctor from 'virtual arrest', SBI officials recover Rs 4.65L

Kerala cops rescue doctor from 'virtual arrest', SBI officials recover Rs 4.65L

SBI has a financial tracking system for monitoring suspicious transactions and its officials flagged a Rs 5-lakh transaction made by the doctor on Tuesday to an account in North India

18 December,2024 07:57 PM IST | Kottayam | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai: Retired banker couple loses life savings in 10-day ‘digital arrest’

Mumbai: Retired banker couple loses life savings in 10-day ‘digital arrest’

Fraudsters hold couple hostage, loot them of Rs 1.33 crore before woman chances on a story in a newspaper on a similar fraud

18 December,2024 09:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
Share trading scam: Cyber police arrest three for Rs 2.85 cr fraud in Mumbai

Share trading scam: Cyber police arrest three for Rs 2.85 cr fraud in Mumbai

According to the sources the victim, a senior citizen, was added to a WhatsApp group in February, where members claimed to have made significant profits through a share trading company

14 December,2024 09:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Mumbai: Electrician loses Rs 10 lakh in online task completion fraud

Mumbai: Electrician loses Rs 10 lakh in online task completion fraud

The victim, employed with the MMRDA, received a call from a woman in October who offered him a part-time job, a police officer said.

12 December,2024 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies
Navi Mumbai man loses Rs 58 lakh in share investment fraud

Navi Mumbai man loses Rs 58 lakh in share investment fraud

A 60-year-old Navi Mumbai man was defrauded of Rs 58 lakh by cyber criminals who promised lucrative returns on share investments, using fake links and false claims of bank affiliation.

09 December,2024 11:04 AM IST | Mumbai
Woman outsmarts cyber fraudsters posing as telecom officials

Woman outsmarts cyber fraudsters posing as telecom officials

According to the police, the 35-year-old woman remained composed and questioned the legitimacy of conducting an inquiry over a video call. She demanded their office address and insisted that any investigation be conducted in person at their office

09 December,2024 08:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Thane: Man loses Rs 59 lakh to cyber scam involving fake Customs & CBI officials

Thane: Man loses Rs 59 lakh to cyber scam involving fake Customs & CBI officials

A 54-year-old man from Thane lost Rs 59 lakh after being coerced by scammers posing as customs and CBI officials, threatening him with false criminal charges

06 December,2024 01:40 PM IST | Mumbai

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK