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QR code scam warning for devotees ahead of Ram Temple event in Ayodhya

Shri Ram Temple at Ayodhya will be consecrated on January 22 following the culmination of a seven-day ritual which will begin on January 16.

Updated on Dec 31, 2023, 6:01 PM IST

Karnataka BJP MLA accuses former CM Yediyurappa of ₹40k-cr ‘Covid scam’

Talking to reporters in Vijayapura on Tuesday, Yatnal said he intends to expose deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar and Yediyurappa for their alleged corrupt practices. (X)

Updated on Dec 27, 2023, 8:38 AM IST

2005-06 rural electrification work: Vigilance probe unravels scam in villages of U.P.’s Hardoi

The vigilance establishment will now probe criminal connivance of government servants and private company officials in causing loss to the state exchequer to get monetary benefits. (For Representation)

Updated on Dec 25, 2023, 5:02 AM IST

Bengaluru techie loses ₹68 lakh to fraudsters by trying to sell his bed online

Bengaluru techie loses <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>68 lakh to fraudsters by trying to sell his bed online

Published on Dec 16, 2023, 12:34 PM IST

Older Americans lost $1.1 billion in frauds including AI-generated scams in 2022

Representational Picture

Published on Nov 19, 2023, 8:48 PM IST

SBS Nagar: Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrests another accused in labour cartage, transportation tenders’ scam

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has arrested another accused contractor, Ajaypal, a resident of Udhanwal village, who was involved in a scam regarding fraud in labour cartage and transport tenders in grain markets of SBS Nagar in connivance with officials/employees concerned of the food and civil supplies department and procurement agencies. (Representational image)

Updated on Nov 14, 2023, 5:26 AM IST

Shell companies, movie projects: Common factors in job, ration scams in Bengal

Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on October 27 in connection with the ration scam. (PTI)

Published on Oct 29, 2023, 10:02 PM IST

How thousands of investors in Himachal lost crores of rupees in crypto scam

Over a span of five years, starting in 2018, fraudsters operating in Himachal Pradesh reportedly scammed numerous cryptocurrency investors of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>400 crore, initial police investigation suggested. This coincided with a surge in the crypto market. But that is just the tip of the iceberg. (REUTERS File Photo/Representational image)

Updated on Oct 20, 2023, 8:18 AM IST

Man arrested for duping 30 job aspirants of ₹8.5 lakh

HT Image

Updated on Oct 18, 2023, 7:52 AM IST

Man's conversation with WhatsApp scammer turns into a discussion about love

Text message with the WhatsApp scammer.

Published on Oct 17, 2023, 9:38 AM IST

Several women fall prey to online scam promising them room at Colaba hostel

Mumbai, India - Sept. 29, 2023: A view of Build Mahila Vikas Mandal, International Hostel, Colaba, in Mumbai, India, on Friday, September 29, 2023. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Sep 30, 2023, 7:46 AM IST

‘Not gifting iPhone 15’: India Post warns against Apple products giveaway scam

India Post shared the image of iPhone scam message.

Published on Sep 25, 2023, 9:48 AM IST

Ex-Vasai corporator arrested for constructing 41 illegal buildings in Achole

According to the police, Gupta along with his brother Arun Gupta and their accomplices had acquired 30 acres of land belonging to private owners and an additional 30 acres of land reserved for water purification plants and dumping grounds and sold it to various builders after acquiring fake ownership documents (HT PHOTO)

Published on Sep 23, 2023, 12:31 AM IST

Pune task fraud: Cyber criminals siphon ₹19.10 crore in 8 months

In the last eight months, as many as 187 cases of task fraud totalling <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>19.10 crore have been registered at the cybercrime police station (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Sep 21, 2023, 12:02 AM IST

Won’t press for K Kavitha’s questioning in Delhi excise policy case: ED to SC

Bharat Rashtra Samithi legislator K Kavitha. (PTI)

Updated on Sep 16, 2023, 5:02 AM IST

J&K administration denies any scam in Jal Jeevan Mission implementation

Jal shakti department additional chief secretary Shaleen Kabra (HT File)

Published on Sep 14, 2023, 12:22 AM IST

14 fake paramedical colleges duped 800 students in 10 years: Police

Police said the estimated worth of the education scam could be around <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 crore even as further investigation into it was underway. (For representation)

Published on Sep 13, 2023, 12:52 AM IST

Book Box | The first Bangladeshi woman on Wall Street and the Pakistani conman

In my tote bag, I carry a laptop, a Kindle and two paperbacks

Published on Sep 2, 2023, 10:57 AM IST

Scam 2003 The Telgi Story review: Show lacks the daring of Gagan Dev Riar

Gagan Dev Riar stars as Abdul Karim Telgi.

Updated on Sep 1, 2023, 2:25 PM IST

Woman claims man tried to scam her for ₹45 lakhs on matrimonial site

A woman shared how a man approached her on a matrimonial site to promote his business.

Published on Aug 22, 2023, 11:35 AM IST

AAP protests at Dwarka Expressway over irregularities flagged by CAG report

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal had alleged that the Narendra Modi-led government has broken "all records of corruption". (Twitter/AAP)

Published on Aug 16, 2023, 12:13 PM IST

Singer Chinmayi says online scam wiped out relative's account: ‘No OTP shared’

Chinmayi Sripaada

Published on Aug 13, 2023, 6:06 PM IST

Fraudster tricks Taylor Swift fan into buying tickets worth $1,400 for Eras tour

Taylor Swift performs during "The Eras Tour," Friday, May 5, 2023, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Published on Aug 8, 2023, 6:37 AM IST

₹500 crore scam: EOW officials question Sena (UBT) leader Ravindra Waikar

Mumbai, India - October 26, 2018: Ravindra Waikar during HT Real Estate Awards at ITC Grand, Parel in Mumbai, India, on Friday, October 26, 2018. (Photo by Pratik Chorge/Hindustan Times) (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)

Updated on Aug 6, 2023, 12:44 AM IST

Sahara scam: Centre launches portal to refund duped investors

Union home minister Amit Shah. (ANI)

Updated on Jul 19, 2023, 4:45 AM IST

Man trolls Instagram scammer, gives him a taste of his own medicine

Snapshot of man trolling Instagram scammer.

Published on Jul 18, 2023, 11:30 AM IST

Man receives quinoa seeds after ordering camera lens online

Man received a bag of quinoa seeds after ordering a camera lens from Amazon.

Published on Jul 16, 2023, 3:08 PM IST

New scam in Bengaluru? Professor explains how he was threatened by miscreants

Bengaluru traffic police have decided to share the responsibility of assisting with flood-related emergency work alongside BBMP (HT Photo)

Published on Jul 10, 2023, 4:53 PM IST

Indian American who pretended to be black slams affirmative action as ‘racism’

Vijay Jojo Chokal Ingam was a BA in Economics student at the University of Chicago who only just managed to earn a 3.1 GPA (Inside Edition screenshot/YouTube)

Published on Jul 10, 2023, 12:39 PM IST

Ludhiana: Two yrs on, three booked for duping people

Investigating officer ASI Saraj Kumar said that an FIR has been registered under Sections 406 and 420 of the IPC following a probe. (iStock)

Updated on Jul 7, 2023, 11:53 PM IST

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