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    Cyber Scams News

    Thane doctor downloads file on WhatsApp, loses ₹60K in online delivery scam

    An unknown individual contacted him via WhatsApp, claiming to be a customer care executive.
    India News
    Updated 1 day ago

    ₹70k salary bait, then torture: 2k Indians may be trapped in Myanmar

    The case has highlighted how Indians are allegedly lured through online advertisements offering lucrative jobs in Thailand before being moved towards the Myanmar border and forced to work in cyber fraud operations.
    Cities
    Updated 6 days ago

    Hyderabad cops warn against ‘Rent a Boyfriend’ scam targeting young girls, women

    Hyderabad cops have advised citizens to exercise caution in online communication and transactions.
    India News
    Updated 13 days ago

    Why experts are flagging Chinese company Zbtlink's routers as risk

    Representational.
    World News
    Published 17 days ago

    ‘It’s urgent’: How a job fresher was nearly duped of thousands of rupees on IG

    A working professional avoided losing money when a social media scammer impersonated her friend asking for urgent financial help. Here is how she spotted the red flags.
    India News
    Published 23 days ago

    Digital arrests: As India explores new law, a look at how bad the problem is

    Indians lost <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>22,845.73 crore to cyber fraud of all kinds in 2024, a 206% jump from the previous year.
    Ht Explainers
    Published 25 days ago

    Milestones, dual messaging, untrustworthy AI and vibes

    AI Leadership
    Business
    Published 25 days ago

    OpenAI AI agent hacked Hugging Face, went undetected for days: Report

    OpenAI's AI agent reportedly hacked Hugging Face after escaping testing, remaining undetected for days and raising fresh concerns over AI safety. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
    World News
    Updated 27 days ago

    Phone calls from 1600 number series cannot be blocked as ‘spam’, TRAI clarifies

    The key objective of assigning designated series 1600 for important communications is to make such calls trustworthy for the citizens, the regulator said
    India News
    Updated 43 days ago

    Most social media child safety features fail, new research finds

    A new study found over half of social media child safety features fail, while Australia's age checks struggle to stop under-16 users. (Pexel/Representative image)
    World News
    Published 46 days ago

    Surge in digital arrest frauds offsets dip in Delhi cybercrime in 2024

    Digital arrest spike stalled cybercrime dip in 2024
    India News
    Updated 108 days ago

    ‘ ₹54 crore return in 11 days’: Pune doctor loses ₹12 crore in stock scam

    Lured by fake executives and fabricated profits, the victim was manipulated into transferring funds until he realized it was a scam.
    Cities
    Published 135 days ago

    Protect vulnerable, make people aware of cyber criminals' modus operandi: SC to Centre

    Protect vulnerable, make people aware of cyber criminals' modus operandi: SC to Centre
    India News
    Published 187 days ago

    Valentine’s Day online scams: 5 Traps you need to watch out for

    These five common online scams around Valentine’s Day may cause you huge financial losses.
    Technology
    Published 194 days ago

    Retired cop duped ₹2.40 lakh after a fake call on pension update

    A retired police officer lost pension savings after fraudsters misled him during a fake life certificate update.
    Technology
    Published 215 days ago

    CERT-In flags Dolby audio bug, urges Android users to install the latest patch

    CERT-In urges Android users to update their mobile phones after Google fixes a critical Dolby audio security flaw.
    Technology
    Updated 220 days ago

    Fake trading app scam: ITBP officer cheated of ₹51 lakh after profit claims

    An ITBP officer lost <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>51 lakh after fraudsters trapped him through an online share trading scheme.
    Technology
    Updated 222 days ago

    Over 17.5 million Instagram users' personal data leaked on the dark web

    The personal data of 17.5 million Instagram users has been leaked and is now on sale on the dark web.
    Technology
    Published 223 days ago

    Trader duped of over ₹1 crore in cryptocurrency scam and forex scam

    A trader lost over Rs. 1 crore after falling victim to a cryptocurrency and forex investment scam.
    Technology
    Updated 227 days ago

    Delhi Police traced ₹180-crore cyber fraud to a web of bank accounts

    Delhi Police have uncovered a cyber fraud network that moved large sums through multiple firms.
    Technology
    Published 229 days ago

    Fake online trading schemes duped 8 people in Vizag of ₹3.5 crore - Details

    Eight Vizag residents have lost Rs. 3.5 crore to online investment scams.
    Technology
    Updated 230 days ago

    Who lost the most to online scams in 2025? These five states top the list

    How cheating and cyber fraud quietly drained over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10,000 crore from five major Indian states in 2025.
    Technology
    Updated 230 days ago

    That Happy New Year text on WhatsApp could empty your bank account

    Beware of apk scams on WhatsApp and other instant messaging apps.
    Technology
    Updated 235 days ago

    Cybercrime inspector loses ₹39 lakh to online trading fraud

    A cybercrime officer has lost Rs. 39 lakh after falling into a fake online trading scam.
    Technology
    Published 235 days ago

    Mumbai woman loses ₹3.75 crore in fake ‘Chief Justice’ virtual hearing scam

    A Mumbai woman lost <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3.75 crore in a scam using a fake virtual court hearing.
    Technology
    Published 236 days ago

    Dialling this code could give scammers access to your bank account

    India’s cybercrime unit has warned mobile users about a phone-based scam that diverts calls and enables bank fraud.
    Technology
    Updated 236 days ago

    Pune investor loses over ₹98 lakh in online investment scam - All details

    A Pune man lost Rs. 98 lakh after falling victim to an online investment scam promising high returns.
    Technology
    Published 237 days ago

    Delhi High Court orders e-KYC for all domain registrations to curb online scams

    The Delhi High Court has mandated e-KYC for domains in an attempt to prevent fake websites and online fraud.
    Technology
    Updated 237 days ago

    Cyber Police busted multi-crore global ‘SIM Box’ scam network in Andhra Pradesh

    Andhra Pradesh police have uncovered an international cyber fraud using SIM boxes.
    Technology
    Updated 239 days ago

    US officials warn Indian applicants against guaranteed H-1B visa claims

    The US Embassy has issued an alert to warn Indian applicants about an H-1B visa scam.
    Technology
    Published 239 days ago
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