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Cyber Scams news

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

Updated on Jul 10, 2026 06:08 pm IST

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)

Published on Jul 07, 2026 10:12 pm IST

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

Digital arrest spike stalled cybercrime dip in 2024

Updated on May 07, 2026 08:05 am IST

‘ ₹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.

Published on Apr 09, 2026 05:18 pm IST

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

Published on Feb 16, 2026 07:25 pm IST

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.

Published on Feb 10, 2026 12:16 pm IST

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.

Published on Jan 20, 2026 10:23 am IST

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.

Updated on Jan 15, 2026 12:34 pm IST

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

An ITBP officer lost ₹51 lakh after fraudsters trapped him through an online share trading scheme.

Updated on Jan 13, 2026 01:07 pm IST

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.

Published on Jan 12, 2026 10:27 am IST

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.

Updated on Jan 08, 2026 08:56 am IST

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.

Published on Jan 06, 2026 02:24 pm IST

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.

Updated on Jan 05, 2026 01:24 pm IST

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

How cheating and cyber fraud quietly drained over ₹10,000 crore from five major Indian states in 2025.

Updated on Jan 05, 2026 09:21 am IST

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

Beware of apk scams on WhatsApp and other instant messaging apps.

Updated on Dec 31, 2025 02:19 pm IST

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.

Published on Dec 31, 2025 12:56 pm IST

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

A Mumbai woman lost ₹3.75 crore in a scam using a fake virtual court hearing.

Published on Dec 30, 2025 02:15 pm IST

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.

Updated on Dec 30, 2025 02:21 pm IST

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.

Published on Dec 29, 2025 12:21 pm IST

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.

Updated on Dec 29, 2025 12:15 pm IST

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.

Updated on Dec 27, 2025 11:31 am IST

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.

Published on Dec 29, 2025 12:00 am IST

Man loses ₹6 lakh after paying traffic fine via link: Here’s how to stay safe

Here’s how to spot fake messages and avoid scams that steal money through payment links.

Published on Dec 26, 2025 02:27 pm IST

Indian Govt warns WhatsApp users about ‘GhostPairing’ scam: How it works

WhatsApp will block all third-party AI chatbots from January 2026 as Meta updates platform rules.

Published on Dec 26, 2025 02:11 pm IST

Man loses ₹16 lakh in WhatsApp stock scam: Here’s what to do to stay safe

A man from Bhuj fell victim to a WhatsApp stock market scam, losing Rs. 16 lakh.

Updated on Dec 26, 2025 01:17 pm IST

Amazon delivery scam: As a tech journalist, I have this one warning for you

Beware of this Amazon Scam - the scammer might have a lot of details about you.

Published on Dec 24, 2025 03:33 pm IST

Senior citizen loses ₹1.32 crore in crypto scam, here's what I learned from it

Over multiple transactions, more than 23 in total, he transferred money in installments.

Updated on Dec 24, 2025 08:24 am IST

Merry Christmas 2025 WhatsApp scam: One tap on gift link can empty your account

Spelling errors, unfamiliar URLs and requests to forward the link to multiple contacts are common indicators of a scam.

Published on Dec 24, 2025 08:21 am IST

How to protect your WhatsApp account from hackers and online scams

In an era where scams rely more on human error than technical flaws, staying cautious can make all the difference.

Published on Dec 23, 2025 11:46 am IST

Fake RTO e-challan scam sees major spike, cyber police issue warning

In recent days alone, a Pune resident reportedly lost ₹5 lakh.

Published on Dec 22, 2025 01:45 pm IST

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