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identity theft news

Delhi Police arrests 2 for forging Aadhaar cards, govt IDs

Senior police officers said the accused charged just ₹20–50 for forged Aadhaar and PAN cards (Photo for representation)
delhi news
Updated on Jul 07, 2026 08:07 am IST

Former MLA Vijay Mishra, kin sentenced in 2020 criminal case

Vijay Mishra, his wife and son were sentenced for 10 years of rigourous imprisonment, while daughter-in-law was sentenced to jail for four years. (File)
lucknow news
Published on May 16, 2026 05:46 am IST

Aadhaar card to get new look? Govt reacts to reports of Aadhaar redesign

The government has reacted to claims that Aadhaar card will get a new look.
india news
Published on May 03, 2026 04:49 pm IST

A quick guide for young Indians before meeting someone for the first time

Tips for young Indians someone meeting for the first time.
relationships
Published on Apr 23, 2026 01:50 pm IST

Job seeker goes for in-person interview, discovers company doesn't exist

The job applicant said that they were contacted by a recruiter for a “high priority” Operations Manager role.
trending
Updated on Apr 17, 2026 08:59 am IST

Social Security faces shocking crisis after ex-DOGE worker allegedly stole data

Social Security under scrutiny after former DOGE staffer allegedly took data
us news
Published on Mar 11, 2026 10:23 pm IST

J&K Police bust ₹209 crore interstate online investment scam; 8 arrested

Eight persons, including a doctor from Haryana, were arrested by police in ₹209 crore fake online investment scam. (Representational image)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 17, 2026 03:22 am IST

Frauds use NSE MD & CEO’s name and pics to dupe investors, FIR filed

Frauds use NSE MD & CEO’s name and pics to dupe investors, FIR filed
mumbai news
Published on Feb 08, 2026 06:12 am IST

Cricketer Rinku Singh’s Facebook account hacked, monetisation funds diverted

Cricketer Rinku Singhr (Sourced)
lucknow news
Published on Feb 07, 2026 06:42 pm IST

Punjab man held for creating fake profiles using morphed images of Thane influencer

Punjab man held for creating fake profiles using morphed images of Thane influencer
mumbai news
Published on Dec 31, 2025 11:08 pm IST

Jail for man who stole his brother’s identity for home guard job

In a significant judgment, the judicial magistrate’s court convicted Dharminder Singh, a resident of Sector 49-C in a cheating case dating back to 2016. The conviction stems from a complaint filed by Ramesh Kumar Singh, the accused’s brother, whose identity was stolen for the job. (Representational image)
chandigarh news
Published on Dec 14, 2025 07:40 am IST

Cops bust ₹100cr loan-fraud syndicate in Noida, freeze 220 accounts

Eight people have been arrested. (Representative photo)
noida news
Updated on Dec 08, 2025 11:10 am IST

CBI court denies bail to accused in ₹3.74-crore transnational cyber-fraud case

CBI court denies bail to accused in ₹3.74-crore transnational cyber-fraud case
mumbai news
Published on Nov 12, 2025 05:40 am IST

36% rise in cyber crime cases

(Shutterstock)
pune news
Published on Oct 02, 2025 04:04 am IST

Elder abuse in the digital era

Old age
future tech
Published on Sept 28, 2025 07:11 pm IST

Do You Need a Personal Cybersecurity Concierge?

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world news
Updated on Aug 30, 2025 10:50 pm IST

Noida: Man circulates woman’s private pics online, booked

Police said when the woman urged the suspect to stop circulating her photographs, the person allegedly suggested to her that she could earn money by selling her photos. (Representational image)
noida news
Published on Aug 08, 2025 05:20 am IST

Cyber crooks impersonate Parsi bizman to scam community on fake 80th birthday

Cyber crooks impersonate Parsi bizman to scam community on fake 80th birthday
mumbai news
Published on Aug 07, 2025 05:00 am IST

HC slams officials over inaction in identity theft case for 5 years

A file photo of Bombay high court. (HT photo)
mumbai news
Published on Jul 22, 2025 09:48 am IST

53-year-old woman loses house, father’s life savings to cyber fraud

A 53-year-old woman from Kharghar lost her house and her retired father’s savings to a cyber fraud
mumbai news
Updated on Jun 06, 2025 06:46 pm IST

Cops bust massive cyber fraud racket after ₹5 crore tax shock hits job-seeking woman

Cops bust massive cyber fraud racket after ₹5 crore tax shock hits job-seeking woman
mumbai news
Published on Apr 24, 2025 08:36 am IST

Contractual workers, juice vendor in UP's Aligarh get I-T notices worth crores

Contractual workers, juice vendor in UP's Aligarh get I-T notices worth crores
india news
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 02:06 pm IST

Madhya Pradesh egg seller faces ₹50 crore tax inquiry due to identity theft

Madhya Pradesh egg seller receives IT notice over ₹50 crore transactions linked to fraudulent company. (Representative image)
india news
Updated on Mar 29, 2025 01:19 pm IST

US: Woman accused of drugging, robbing older men in deadly romance scheme

Aurora Phelps, 43, who is in custody in Mexico, faces 21 counts, including wire fraud, identity theft and one count of kidnapping resulting in death.
world news
Updated on Feb 22, 2025 06:56 pm IST

Cybercriminals create fake website of stockbroker Sharekhan to dupe investors

Cybercriminals create fake website of stockbroker Sharekhan to dupe investors
mumbai news
Published on Feb 13, 2025 07:32 am IST

Identity thief whose deception led to his victim’s incarceration gets a 12-year prison term

Identity thief whose deception led to his victim’s incarceration gets a 12-year prison term
us news
Published on Feb 01, 2025 02:24 am IST

Three arrested for digitally arresting, scamming engineer of ₹9L

The three accused (2nd, 3rd, and 4th from left) carried out the entire operation via WhatsApp video calls alone.
mumbai news
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 08:10 am IST

VPNs evolve into comprehensive security platforms

As operating systems become more robust with built-in virus and malware protection, VPN-focused security solutions may provide sufficient protection for most users, with the added advantage of enhanced web browsing tools. (HT)
business
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 07:08 am IST

Ludhiana: GST fraud using city man’s identity uncovered, probe on

An FIR has been registered and efforts are being made to trace the accused.
chandigarh news
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 05:06 am IST

CA duped of ₹22 lakhs in online share trading scam

CA duped of ₹22 lakhs in online share trading scam
mumbai news
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 07:36 am IST
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