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Fake websites created to dupe pilgrims on pretext of Mahakumbh cottages; FIR lodged

For representation only (File)

Updated on Nov 22, 2024, 8:26 AM IST

Noida police bust call centre involved in duping foreigners, 11 arrested

Nineteen laptops, 20 mobiles, 5 SIM cards, and other electronic gadgets were recovered from their possession. (Representational image)

Updated on Nov 22, 2024, 5:14 AM IST

Chinese man, allegedly linked to ₹100 Crore fraud syndicate, arrested in Delhi

Fang Chenjin, a Chinese national, was arrested from Delhi's Safdarjung Enclave.

Updated on Nov 19, 2024, 12:19 PM IST

₹2.08 cr fraud: U.P. minister Nandi’s firm money routed via 100 accounts

Three cyber cell teams and a special investigation team are leading the probe (File photo)

Updated on Nov 19, 2024, 6:52 AM IST

Meesho's crackdown on fraud: Lakhs of bot orders, scam attempts foiled

An e-commerce platform supported by SoftBank Meesho has taken action against 12 incidents and 2.2 crore fraudulent transactions on its platform.

Published on Nov 18, 2024, 2:53 PM IST

Ludhiana: Khanna resident loses ₹1 lakh to cyber fraudsters

The Cyber Crime police station of Khanna, Ludhiana, lodged an FIR against unidentified accused and initiated an investigation. (HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 18, 2024, 5:28 AM IST

Conmen steal ₹2 crore from firm of minster’s son

(For representation)

Updated on Nov 16, 2024, 8:28 AM IST

Eight arrested in Mumbai share trading scam involving illegal SIM cards

The Mumbai Central cyber police have arrested eight individuals, including six mobile service provider employees and two shopkeepers, in connection with a cyber fraud scheme. (HT PHOTO/representational image)

Published on Nov 15, 2024, 10:37 AM IST

80-year-old Bandra resident loses ₹1.2 crore in fake police case

80-year-old Bandra resident loses <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.2 crore in fake police case

Updated on Nov 14, 2024, 7:12 AM IST

Costly setback: ‘Suspicious’ ₹800 transaction freezes payment giant’s bank account

The probe was launched after Harpinder Singh Saini, 68, a resident of Sector 79, lost over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 crore to fraudsters, who lured him into investing in online trading of shares. (Shutterstock)

Published on Nov 8, 2024, 1:12 PM IST

Gurugram Police chief warns against rampant cyber fraud

Gurugram Police Commissioner Vikas Kumar Arora has written a formal letter to all Residents Welfare Associations (RWAs) across the city. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Nov 7, 2024, 5:58 AM IST

Ludhiana: Ex-armyman falls prey to cyber fraud twice in 15 days, loses ₹45 lakh

The complainant said the accused made him transfer <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>27 lakh in multiple accounts as security. (HT File)

Published on Nov 5, 2024, 10:25 PM IST

Two Bengaluru residents lose ₹95 lakh to cyber fraudsters

Two Bengaluru residents lose <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>95 lakh to cyber fraudsters

Updated on Nov 4, 2024, 11:51 AM IST

Scammers posing as bank staff dupe Panchkula man of ₹3.6 lakh

When the victim attempted to reconnect with the caller, his calls went unanswered, leading him to realise that he had been scammed. (iStick)

Updated on Nov 4, 2024, 8:10 AM IST

83-year-old duped by cyber fraud

83-year-old duped by cyber fraud

Updated on Nov 4, 2024, 7:06 AM IST

Viral message urges people to download app for ‘SBI rewards’, PIB fact checks

PIB warns against financial scams targeting SBI users

Published on Nov 3, 2024, 9:39 AM IST

Three victims in Bengaluru lose ₹9.54 crore in online trading scam: Report

Bengaluru online trading scam: The victims were misled into believing they were making substantial profits as the apps showed impressive trading gains. (HT Photo)

Published on Oct 28, 2024, 6:30 PM IST

Digital arrest scam: How a fake cop convinces victims to transfer funds

This scheme includes multiple calls from fake police officers who insist that victims must register a complaint

Updated on Oct 25, 2024, 12:19 AM IST

Does a career in cybersecurity interest you? What you need to enter this space

Unsurprisingly, cyber security continues to feature prominently among the top risks in the 2024 edition of the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024.

Updated on Oct 24, 2024, 4:56 PM IST

Woman loses ₹87,000 at Bengaluru airport after using lounge app. Viral video

The woman suspected that the scammers accessed her phone through the 'Lounge Pass" app, allowing them to set up call forwarding and intercept one-time passwords (OTPs) to facilitate unauthorized transactions.

Updated on Oct 24, 2024, 10:51 AM IST

Ludhiana: Cyber swindler posing as police officer tries to dupe AAP MLA Gogi

Gogi said that he was at his home in Ghumar Mandi, Ludhiana, when former councillor Amrit Varsha Rampal came to see him.Rampal received a call she was suspicious about and handed over her phone to the MLA to handle the call. (HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 22, 2024, 5:18 AM IST

Gang that hired unemployed youth to execute interstate cyber fraud busted

Gang that hired unemployed youth to execute interstate cyber fraud busted

Updated on Oct 21, 2024, 6:48 AM IST

Ghaziabad: 65-year-old man loses ₹60 lakh under ‘digital arrest’

Between October 14 and 15, Singh transferred sums of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>30 lakh, <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>20 lakh, and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10 lakh via RTGS but when despite that he kept receiving calls on October 16 by the frauds to pay <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50 lakh more, he contacted an acquaintance who told him that he had actually fallen into a trap. (Representational image)

Updated on Oct 21, 2024, 5:54 AM IST

63-year-old loses ₹1.19 cr under ‘digital arrest’ in Noida

On September 11, Sinha had received a call from an unidentified number with the caller identifying himself as a bank employee and informed him that <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.9 lakh is due in his credit card issued in Mumbai (Representational image)

Updated on Oct 19, 2024, 6:38 AM IST

Bengaluru man loses ₹1.12 crore in forex trading scam via dating app: Report

A Bengaluru man lost <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.12 crore in an online trading scam after being lured by a woman he met on a dating app, who convinced him to invest in a fake Forex platform. (Shutterstock)

Published on Oct 17, 2024, 2:00 PM IST

Ludhiana: 4 lose ₹34 lakh to cyber fraudsters in Khanna

Scamsters come up with investment, job offers to dupe victims. (HT FIle)

Published on Oct 14, 2024, 10:43 PM IST

29-year-old Bengaluru man falls victim to telecom scam, loses ₹14 lakh: Report

There have been increasing instances of cybercrimes happening in Bengaluru, especially those involving courier firms and digital arrests.

Published on Oct 14, 2024, 3:00 PM IST

Cyber fraud gang headed by B Tech degree-holder busted, four arrested

The arrested accused have been identified as Mohd Raja Rafiq from Bhilwara in Rajasthan, Mohd Danish from Baghpat district and Mohd Qadir also from Baghpat district, led by kingpin Mohd Suhail Akram from Karimganj, Assam. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Oct 12, 2024, 8:02 AM IST

58-year-old duped of ₹1 lakh in ‘digital arrest’ fraud

58-year-old duped of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 lakh in ‘digital arrest’ fraud

Updated on Oct 11, 2024, 7:04 AM IST

Bengaluru men arrested for defrauding Hyderabad resident of ₹10.61 cr: Report

The fraudsters also pressured the victim into attending video calls and kept him on “digital arrest”, coercing him into transferring a sum of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10.61 crore to their bank accounts. (iStock)

Published on Oct 9, 2024, 4:00 PM IST

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