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‘ ₹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.
pune news
Published on Apr 09, 2026 05:18 pm IST

Bengaluru techie calls out 'hiring scam after spotting 'fake' employee profiles

Several users shared similar experiences in the comments section.
trending
Updated on Apr 12, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Indian man arrested in New York for $200K fraud scheme, who is Tushar Sharma?

Tushar Sharma faces felony charges for defrauding victim in scam
us news
Updated on Apr 08, 2026 08:23 pm IST

Social Security issues major warning for retirees as scams grow

SSA identifies signs of scams, advising retirees to be cautious of unsolicited communications demanding immediate payments.
us news
Published on Apr 06, 2026 02:28 pm IST

Mount Everest climbers allegedly ‘poisoned’ by guides in ₹185cr insurance scam

The guides allegedly laced the climbers’ food to make them sick.
trending
Published on Apr 02, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Kult investor M3M blames CEO Karishma Singh, husband Rahul Yadav for salary row

M3M India, an investor in Kult, responds to allegations of salaries being unpaid for 4 months.
trending
Updated on Mar 31, 2026 03:40 pm IST

'Kaun Banega Crorepati' fame woman tehsildar held in flood relief scam in MP

Tehsildar Amita Singh Tomar was held in MP's Sheopur in a flood relief scam involving ₹2.5 crore. (Representational)
india news
Published on Mar 27, 2026 12:18 pm IST

How Karnataka man was scammed of ₹15 crore by fraudster posing as CBI official

The fraudsters threatened to arrest him in a money laundering case and coerced him into sharing his bank and financial details.
india news
Published on Mar 23, 2026 09:00 pm IST

US man, Sital Singh, caught by FBI for $9.3 million gold scam targeting elderly

The court ordered Sital Singh to pay $6.6 million in restitution to victims.
us news
Updated on Mar 19, 2026 07:28 am IST

Polio patient, promised flat in Mumbai's Bandra, duped of ₹1.3 crore

Bandra Police registered a case against the accused on charges of criminal conspiracy, misappropriation of funds, and fraud.
mumbai news
Updated on Mar 18, 2026 01:13 pm IST

Job seekers to cyber slaves: How UP man lured youngsters for ‘scam compounds’

The victims were subjected to intimidation, confiscation of passports and, in some cases, wrongful confinement
india news
Updated on Mar 16, 2026 11:38 am IST

₹597-cr IDFC First Bank scam: How govt money was routed via realtor, jeweller

Vikram Wadhwa, allegedly a key conspirator in a ₹590-crore fraud involving Haryana government departments and ₹190-crore financial irregularities linked to the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) and CREST, was arrested in Kharar, Mohali, on Saturday.
india news
Updated on Mar 16, 2026 12:03 pm IST

Swipe right, pay ₹40k: Mumbai Police bust ‘date scam’ run via restaurants

In several cases, victims were allegedly intimidated by bouncers into paying bills ranging from ₹15,000 to ₹40,000. (Photo for representation)
mumbai news
Updated on Mar 16, 2026 12:00 am IST

Duo booked for defrauding 150 investors of ₹10 cr in moringa business scheme

Duo booked for defrauding 150 investors of ₹10 cr in moringa business scheme
mumbai news
Published on Mar 06, 2026 04:46 am IST

Dubai Police warns of SIM scam linked to fake ‘crisis management’ calls

The authorities explained that sharing such information could allow criminals to carry out SIM swap fraud.
trending
Published on Mar 02, 2026 12:00 pm IST

8th pay commission scam alert: How fraudsters are trapping employees online

Messages claiming to provide updated salary details under the 8th Pay Commission are being widely circulated.
india news
Published on Feb 27, 2026 04:29 pm IST

New employee creates 100% discount codes, orders shoes worth ₹2 lakh, then quits

A founder reveals how his company was scammed by a new employee (Representational image).
trending
Updated on Feb 24, 2026 10:52 am IST

Haryana cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi takes ‘baraat’, finds out he got scammed

Bittu Bajrangi, an accused in the 2023 Nuh communal riots
india news
Updated on Feb 21, 2026 05:59 pm IST

How AI tools helped police unearth massive ₹70,000 crore biryani tax scam

Biryani tax scam: Thanks to AI and big data analytics, authorities discovered widespread manipulation of billing software across over one lakh eateries in India.
india news
Updated on Feb 20, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Fake delivery call to Pakistani woman leads to her kid’s teacher being scammed

A Reddit post about the scam has prompted people to share similar stories. (Representative image).
trending
Published on Feb 07, 2026 07:11 am IST

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.
india news
Updated on Jan 24, 2026 11:59 pm IST

‘Digital arrest’ with ‘mule’ twist: Scammers take ₹4 cr from elderly Mumbai man

After the initial call, the victim, a retired director of an engineering and technical institute in Jaipur, received calls from several other scammers who claimed to be from numerous investigation agencies.
india news
Updated on Jan 23, 2026 03:03 am IST

Sudha Murty warns people of AI videos misusing her identity for financial scams

Sudha Murty shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) to warn the public about fake videos circulating online.
trending
Published on Jan 21, 2026 11:33 am IST

Comedian flags fake e-challan scam: 'Who says Indians are not innovative?'

Several users replied saying they had received similar messages multiple times.
trending
Published on Jan 19, 2026 05:59 pm IST

'Made me write to SC': How NRI couple lost ₹14 crore to 16-day digital arrest

Delhi's Greater Kailash elderly couple duped of nearly ₹14 crore in "digital arrest"
india news
Updated on Jan 12, 2026 11:59 pm IST

‘Was scared': NRI couple in Delhi loses ₹14 crore to digital arrest scam

(Getty Images)
delhi news
Updated on Jan 12, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Delhi court frames corruption charges against Lalu Yadav over land-for-jobs scam

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav with daughter Rohini Acharya and son Tejashwi Yadav during the election campaign in November. (PTI)
india news
Updated on Jan 10, 2026 06:53 am IST

Con woman takes cab driver for long ride in Gurugram, refuses to pay

The woman first asked the cab driver to take her to Sector 31, then to the bus stand, and then to Cyber City.
india news
Published on Jan 07, 2026 11:03 am IST

Delhi HC refuses to stay trial against Lalu Prasad Yadav in IRCTC scam case

The court issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Yadav's petition and stay application, and listed the matter for further hearing on January 14.
india news
Published on Jan 05, 2026 04:39 pm IST

Mumbai woman duped lakhs in a 4-day telegram investment scam

A Mumbai woman lost ₹3.86 lakh in a Telegram-based online trading scam.
technology
Updated on Jan 03, 2026 11:14 am IST
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