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14 Nov 2024

What is WhatsApp Wedding Invitation Scam That You Should Be Aware Of?

WhatsApp wedding invitation scam is a cyber fraud involving malicious APK files being sent as wedding invitations to vulnerable people.

31 Oct 2024

How To Spot Digital Arrest Scam And Protect Yourself --Explained

During his recent Mann ki Baat address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned the country about the surge of digital arrest frauds.

22 Oct 2024

Naked-Chat Blackmail: 55 Men, 4 Women Fell Prey To Scam, Made To Pay Rs 2 Cr

Sextortion is a type of cyber abuse in which a cybercriminal uses social media platforms, instant messaging apps, SMS, online dating apps, porn sites, and other channels to entice victims into private video/audio chats where they are forced to pose nude or provide explicit pictures.

18 Oct 2024

Company Hacked After Hiring North Korean Cyber Criminal As Remote IT Worker

North Korean cybercriminals are now using fake information to land remote jobs at Western companies, according to Secureworks.

Mamata Banerjee

07 Oct 2024

Identify Fake Videos, Get Rewarded: Bengal CM Mamata Urges Women

Banerjee emphasised that those who help police identify and apprehend offenders would receive rewards or job opportunities.

30 Sep 2024

Industrialist SP Oswal Duped Of Rs 7 Crore By Cyber Criminals

The fraudsters cheated the owner of Vardhman Group S P Oswal by getting Rs 7 crore withdrawn from various bank accounts belonging to the industrialist.

27 Sep 2024

DNA: How to Protect Yourself from Online Fraud: Essential Steps

31 Aug 2024

47 Indians Rescued from Cyber Scam Centres In Laos; Embassy Issues Warning

The Indian embassy In Laos revealed that these individuals were lured into the SEZ under false pretenses and were subjected to exploitative conditions.

24 Aug 2024

China Suspected Of Using 'White Hat' Hackers In Cyberattacks: Report

White hats, who work for security companies or as freelancers, are responsible for bug hunting.

21 Aug 2024

Centre Warns Citizens Against Fraudulent Calls Impersonating TRAI

Moreover, the disconnection of any mobile number due to billing, KYC or misuse if any, is done by the respective telecom service provider (TSP).

17 Jul 2024

Got e-Challan Message On WhatsApp? Vietnamese Scammers Targeting Indian Users

Scammers are sending fake e-challan messages impersonating the Parivahan Sewa or Karnataka Police and tricking people into installing a malicious app.

15 Jul 2024

Noida Bank Money Heist: Rs 16.50 Crore Swindled From Nainital Bank By Scammers

Noida Bank Cyberscam: The investigation in the case so far shows that the funds were transferred into 89 different bank accounts.

06 Jun 2024

Cyber Cell Busts Gang Duping 500 Job Seekers with Fake Social Media Jobs

The gang is believed to have scammed nearly 500 people. According to police, the mastermind is based in Dubai.

15 May 2024

Getting Fake Calls Threatening To Disconnect Your Mobile On Behalf Of DoT/TRAI

The DoT had also issued advisory about WhatsApp calls from foreign origin mobile numbers (like +92-xxxxxxxxxx) impersonating government officials and duping the people.

02 May 2024

Six Nabbed In Rs 6 Crore Scam; Online Payment Channels Used For Fraud

An FIR was then registered under sections 419 (cheating by personation) and 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) of the IPC on January 17

08 Apr 2024

WhatsApp Call Scam Alert! Be Cautious If You Receive Calls From These Numbers

The Ministry of Communications has warned mobile users that cybercriminals attempt to perpetrate cybercrimes/financial fraud or steal personal information through such calls.

05 Apr 2024

What's 'Digital Arrest' Scam? Conmen Pose As Cops, Lakhs Of Rs Gone- Know More

Across the country, several variants of the scam have been reported Scamsters ask victims for names and bank accounts to clear their names in "smuggling" case and siphon off money Many victims have lost lakhs of rupees to the scam

Online job scam

30 Mar 2024

Woman Falls Victim To Online Job Scam; Loses Rs 4.63 Lakh In Job Offer

Preethi unfortunately got caught in the scheme and transferred 4.46 lakh through multiple transactions to the stranger's account.

Financial Fraud

23 Mar 2024

Govt Urged To Halt QNet Supply Chain Amid Mounting Concerns For Public Safety

Highlighting the broader implications, association member Gurupreet underscored QNet's parent company, Vihaan Direct Selling (India) Pvt. Ltd.'s involvement in a range of illicit activities spanning from money laundering to support for anti-national agendas since 1998.

Jammu and Kashmir

20 Dec 2023

Chennai-Based Firm Scams J&K Residents By Promising Double Returns In 15 Days

Taking cognizance of the matter, Cyber Police Kashmir registered a case under the relevant sections of the IPC and IT Act in Cyber PS Kashmir Zone, Srinagar, officials said.

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