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    Scam News

    Aliganj fake call centre mastermind fled before raid, Lucknow cops launch probe

    Police arrest several individuals, including four women, following a major raid on a fake international call centre operating inside Ridhya Plaza at Kapoorthala near the Aliganj area.
    Cities
    Published 1 day ago

    How the Aliganj fake call centre in Lucknow trapped US victims

    The Aliganj police arrested 16 people, 12 men and four women, during the September 18 raid. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 3 days ago

    Lee Dong Wook impersonator scams woman out of $25,000 after 8-month ‘romance'

    Lee Dong Wook fan allegedly duped of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>25 lakh by impersonator who promised marriage and sent ‘gifts’.
    Entertainment
    Updated 4 days ago

    Don’t click: The fake gas alert draining bank accounts

    Cyber fraudsters in Lucknow are posing as Green Gas officials, threatening disconnection and sending WhatsApp APK files to update meters or bills, enabling bank fraud. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
    Cities
    Updated 11 days ago

    A ₹500 ‘reveal’ and an AI video: Why people are calling out this Instagram stunt

    The August 25 stunt sparked a flurry of reactions online, with users questioning the account’s much-hyped promise.
    Htcity
    Updated 27 days ago

    Scam Alert: SIR verification call incoming? Beware, it could be a fraud!

    SIR verification has become the latest trick for cyber scammers to dupe citizens. Here's how to stay safe and where to report such scams.
    Htcity
    Published 29 days ago

    Who are Gajera Prashant and Dharaben Bavadiya? Indian nationals in PayPal scam

    Mugshots of Gajera Prashant and Dhara Bavadiya
    Trending
    Published 31 days ago

    Two more held for fuelling ₹10.4-crore INOX ‘Boss Scam’

    Mumbai Police arrested two men and seized 161 SIM cards in the investigation into the <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10.4-crore INOX ‘Boss Scam’ case
    Cities
    Updated 33 days ago

    'I'm getting scammed non-stop': UK vlogger shares Kolkata experience

    Amy claimed that she had been “getting scammed non-stop” since arriving in India.
    Trending
    Updated 40 days ago

    Scam 2010: Siddharth Bodke leads Hansal Mehta show on financial scandals

    Scam 2010: Siddharth Bodke leads the new show directed by Hansal Mehta.
    Entertainment
    Updated 41 days ago

    Gurgaon founder shares how scammers tried to dupe his employee of ₹25,000

    The scammer asked the employee to purchase five vouchers worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5,000 each.
    Trending
    Updated 44 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 53 days ago

    Husband scams wife’s parents out of ₹63 lakh with fake UK plan

    A woman claimed that her husband cheated her out of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>63 lakh.
    Trending
    Updated 53 days ago

    How Chinese mafia are running a scam factory in Myanmar

    How Chinese mafia are running a scam factory in Myanmar (Stefan Czimmek/DW)
    World News
    Updated 56 days ago

    School officials jailed, over ₹4.5 lakhs siphoned: Ghost student scam busted

    By padding the rolls with 187 non-existent students, the school officials illegally secured sanction for six excess teaching posts.
    India News
    Published 56 days ago

    Suvendu warns of action against Abhishek Banerjee over Sebaashray health camps

    The CM flagged at least three cases in which victims alleged they had to undergo amputation because of medical negligence. (PTI)
    India News
    Published 59 days ago

    Hansal Mehta’s Scam 2010: The Subrata Roy Saga nears completion

    Scam franchise director and showrunner Hansal Mehta, Subrata Roy Sahara and actor Siddharth Bodke
    Htcity
    Updated 61 days ago

    What happened to Matt Gutman? CBS News correspondent reveals scary phone scam

    CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman reveals he nearly fell victim to an elaborate bank fraud phone scam.
    World News
    Published 72 days ago

    'Bangalore, you did me dirty': Parul Gulati says staff scammed her of ₹8 lakh+

    In the clip, Gulati revealed photos of the two accused.
    Trending
    Updated 82 days ago

    IIM alum says 'Indians are raised with a scarcity mindset', internet divided

    Kedia’s post quickly went viral, prompting a flurry of reactions from X users.
    Trending
    Updated 85 days ago

    Man gets ₹2,000 back after alleged scam outside Mumbai airport

    A man shared how he recovered <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,000 after allegedly being scammed by a stranger outside Mumbai airport.
    Trending
    Published 87 days ago

    J&K doctor suspended over alleged needless cardiac procedures

    An expert review found that 27 of the 55 patients who underwent advanced Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing (LBBAP) procedures had normal heart function and "there was absolutely no medical reason to perform such procedures".
    India News
    Published 94 days ago

    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.
    India News
    Updated 95 days ago

    FBI warns Microsoft 365 users of dangerous Kali365 phishing scam

    The FBI is warning Microsoft 365 users about the Kali365 phishing scam.
    World News
    Published 98 days ago

    Three arrested in ₹43 lakh digital arrest cyber fraud case in Gurugram

    A case was registered under the relevant sections at the Cyber Crime Police Station (West).
    India News
    Updated 110 days ago

    How a fake brain cancer scam funded luxury Australia trips; FBI on hunt

    Authorities allege that in April 2016, O’Rourke traveled to Australia telling supporters she was receiving experimental treatment unavailable in the United States.
    World News
    Updated 114 days ago

    Johnny Depp allegedly duped of nearly 7 crore, suspect arrested in Hungary

    Johnny Depp allegedly duped of nearly 7 crore in credit card fraud, suspect arrested in Hungary
    Htcity
    Updated 116 days ago

    Two US men plead guilty to helping Indian call centres scam elderly Americans

    The FBI said that the investigation into the Americans also led to the arrest of five people in India. (Representative image)
    Trending
    Published 124 days ago

    ‘Every day felt like scam’: Canadian man recalls frustrating experience in Delhi

    A Canadian man shared his disappointing Delhi experience.
    Trending
    Published 146 days ago

    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 159 days ago
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