crown

Subscribe Now

FOLLOW US

Sign in

Online Frauds News

WhatsApp hacked, text to CFO: How ex-PM's son lost ₹7.68 cr to cyber fraud

Naresh holds a chartered account degree and a Rajya Sabha member from 2007 to 2022.

Updated 60 days ago

Rising online frauds pose serious threat to public trust, digital safety: Delhi HC

Rising online frauds pose serious threat to public trust, digital safety: Delhi HC

Published 194 days ago

China executes 11 members of Myanmar's 'scam mafia' Ming family. Who were they?

The Ming family, led by Ming Xuechang, had a long-standing link to an infamous compound named 'Crouching Tiger Villa' in Kokang.

Published 201 days ago

MBA grad, pujari among 8 held for ₹14-cr Delhi 'digital arrest' scam

The elderly couple duped of over 14 crore in the "digital arrest" fraud in Delhi's Greater Kailash.

Updated 205 days ago

Sakinaka police bust bank kit supply racket linked to cyber frauds, three arrested

Sakinaka police bust bank kit supply racket linked to cyber frauds, three arrested

Published 218 days ago

Nana Patekar features in UP Police film against cyber fraud

Nana Patekar (File Photo)

Published 228 days ago

Bengal industrialist Pawan Ruia's premises raided in ₹317 cr cyber fraud case

Over 1,379 complainants across West Bengal and other parts of India were cheated of approximately <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>317 crore (Photo for representation)

Published 280 days ago

Scammers in Singapore face caning under strict new law

A new law in Singapore has allowed caning for convicted scammers.

Published 283 days ago

Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more

Published 343 days ago

PM Modi hails passing of Online Gaming Bill: ‘Encourage e-Sports, social games’

PM Modi said the Online Gaming Bill highlights the government's commitment towards making India a hub for gaming, innovation and creativity.

Updated 361 days ago

Dream11, other fantasy apps face uncertainty as Gaming Bill clears Parliament

Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 prohibits “harmful” real-money gaming services, along with related advertisements and financial transactions, with the government citing risks of psychological distress and financial loss.

Updated 361 days ago

Man extorts gold, cash from Bengaluru woman, leaks nudes, arrested: Report

The police arrested the man, who faces charges of extortion and privacy violations.

Published 648 days ago

53-year-old Colaba resident loses ₹1.53 cr to cyber frauds

HT Image

Updated 746 days ago

Online scam: NBFC loan settlement costs man ₹70,000 after being duped

A man lost <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>70000 after talking to a fraudster who claimed to be from an NBFC.

Updated 860 days ago

Online fraud: Teen loses Rs. 2 lakh in shocking cybercrime; avoid scams this way

A teenager paid with his life after being duped in an online fraud. The cybercrime is now being investigated.

Published 861 days ago

In horrific online scam, Rs. 514 bill led this man into a Rs. 16 lakh fraud case

An online scam in Pune over a MNGL gas bill cost this man <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>16 lakh.

Updated 862 days ago

ICICI Bank account holder? Alert! Here is an online fraud warning for you

An ICICI Bank account holder must be careful about the links received via WhatsApp, email or other means. The bank says these may well lead to online fraud.

Updated 867 days ago

Haryana: Timely reporting key to combat cybercrimes, says ADGP

Timely reporting key to combat cybercrimes, says experts. (HT)

Updated 918 days ago

Chandigarh Police turn to Ramlila for cyber crime awareness

Visiting various Ramlila venues, Chandigarh Police teams asked artistes playing different characters to hold up awareness placards to caution gathered crowds against cyber frauds. (HT Photo)

Updated 1028 days ago

Explainer: The Mahadev App online betting scam in Chhattisgarh

The interrogation of the arrested revealed that the Mahadev app was run from more than 30 centres, mostly in Chhattisgarh, and transactions worth over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>200 crores were carried from each of these centres. (Shutterstock)

Updated 1083 days ago

Man who withdrew cash for online fraudster held in Faridabad

The police have registered a case at the Kotwali police station against the mastermind and the suspect. (Representational image)

Updated 1089 days ago

Gangster’s son cheated in job con

The police have registered a case against unknown persons for cheating. (Representational Image)

Updated 1210 days ago

From November to March, 373 arrested for snatchings in Ludhiana, says police

According to official data, from November 1, 2022 to March 26, the police have recovered at least 925 snatched mobile phones and 138 stolen vehicles from the accused arrested for snatchings and robberies in Ludhiana (Getty images)

Updated 1233 days ago

Bankman-Fried's FTX, parents bought Bahamas property worth $121 mn: Report

Collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX.

Published 1365 days ago

Mumbai woman duped of ₹2.4 lakh while ordering sweets online

The woman shared the card details and OTP, and within a few minutes <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,40,310 were siphoned off from her account.

Published 1392 days ago

Bizman loses ₹8.33 crore in daughter’s US job offer with Green Card

The officer said that the accused duo even pretended that they sent the money back and also sent acknowledgement letters and bank statements to the complainant.

Updated 1431 days ago

ED freezes ₹47 crore, including 3 Bengaluru cos, in Chinese loan app case

The ED conducted raids across multiple locations in the country, uncovering incriminating evidence from Bengaluru while finding <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>9.5 crores of cash in virtual accounts.

Published 1432 days ago

MP man arrested after UP Cyber Police busts ₹15 cr ‘currency trading’ scam

The gang had opened an office in the name of 'Amdani Solution' in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

Published 1441 days ago

Nigerian couple nabbed in connection with duping Odisha man of ₹30 lakh

The arrest comes two weeks after a Nigerian citizen was arrested in New Delhi in connection with the same case.

Published 1451 days ago

How to protect yourself from malicious texts plotting to dupe you?

Hackers are using digital ecosystem to make easy money.

Published 1453 days ago

Home / Topic / Online Frauds / News

© 2026 HindustanTimes