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

Vikram Wadhwa, allegedly a key conspirator in a <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>590-crore fraud involving Haryana government departments and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>190-crore financial irregularities linked to the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) and CREST, was arrested in Kharar, Mohali, on Saturday.

Updated on Mar 15, 2026, 7:45 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 <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>15,000 to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>40,000. (Photo for representation)

Updated on Mar 15, 2026, 10:50 AM IST

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

Duo booked for defrauding 150 investors of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10 cr in moringa business scheme

Published on Mar 6, 2026, 4:46 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.

Published on Mar 2, 2026, 8:53 AM 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.

Published on Feb 27, 2026, 4:23 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).

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

Updated on Feb 21, 2026, 2:58 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.

Updated on Feb 20, 2026, 1:11 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).

Published on Feb 7, 2026, 7:11 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.

Updated on Jan 24, 2026, 10:23 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.

Updated on Jan 23, 2026, 3:03 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.

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.

Published on Jan 18, 2026, 9:16 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 <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>14 crore in "digital arrest"

Updated on Jan 12, 2026, 9:12 AM IST

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

(Getty Images)

Updated on Jan 12, 2026, 6:56 AM 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)

Updated on Jan 9, 2026, 1:39 PM 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.

Published on Jan 7, 2026, 11:00 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.

Published on Jan 5, 2026, 4:39 PM IST

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

A Mumbai woman lost <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3.86 lakh in a Telegram-based online trading scam.

Updated on Jan 3, 2026, 11:14 AM IST

Singapore man cheated customers of ₹3.5 crore to repay his credit card debts

Soh resigned from the company after his offences came to light in 2025.

Published on Jan 3, 2026, 8:38 AM IST

Nine UP men stranded in Kyrgyzstan after job fraud return to Pilibhit

Nine UP men stranded in Kyrgyzstan after job fraud return to Pilibhit

Updated on Dec 28, 2025, 8:53 AM IST

Man loses ₹16 lakh in WhatsApp stock scam: Here’s what to do to stay safe

A man from Bhuj fell victim to a WhatsApp stock market scam, losing Rs. 16 lakh.

Updated on Dec 26, 2025, 1:17 PM IST

Manali tourist captures visitors skiing on 'fake snow' amid dry, rocky terrain

The video has triggered mixed reactions online.

Published on Dec 17, 2025, 9:43 AM IST

40-minute viral video trends online: What is it? Is it real or just search term?

The phrase “40-minute viral video” has seen a spike in Google search trends.

Published on Dec 16, 2025, 9:27 AM IST

Who is Abu Trica and why the Ghanaian influencer was arrested by FBI

Abu Trica has been arrested in Ghana for scamming the elderly

Published on Dec 12, 2025, 8:24 AM IST

Elderly Bengaluru man duped of ₹80.5 lakh by impersonating scammers: Report

The con artists manipulated the elderly man from Bengaluru and his sister into believing they were involved in illegal transactions, leading to multiple coerced financial transfers. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published on Dec 7, 2025, 9:31 AM IST

How to use Android’s new warning system to block call-based banking scams

Know how Android’s new warnings and pause features help you avoid screen-sharing scams during bank calls.

Published on Dec 7, 2025, 7:00 AM IST

How ChatGPT helped Delhi man outsmart scammer, make him ‘beg’ for forgiveness

The man sent the scammer his own picture and location details.

Updated on Dec 4, 2025, 2:11 PM IST

Google brings scam alerts, smarter notifications, and more to Android devices

Google introduced new Android and Pixel features with safety tools, accessibility upgrades, and useful device improvements.

Published on Dec 3, 2025, 1:10 PM IST

Ravindra Nath Soni: Key accused of Dubai BlueChip Group scam arrested in India

Indian-origin Ravindra Nath Soni is accused of masterminding one of the biggest scams in the UAE.

Published on Dec 3, 2025, 9:15 AM IST

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