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Mumbai bizman arrested for ₹137.05 crore dry ration scam linked to mid-day meal

ED was investigating alleged misappropriation of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>137.05 crore from another firm on the pretext of financing a fictitious business scheme purportedly linked to the mid-day meal programme.

Published on Nov 19, 2025, 10:34 AM IST

How a Bengaluru woman lost ₹32 cr in six-month long digital scam in Karnataka

From September 15, 2024 to March 26, 2025, the Bengaluru woman was held under constant surveillance through video call, causing great mental and physical stress.

Published on Nov 18, 2025, 12:54 PM IST

Why has Iran suspended visa-free entry for Indian citizens?

MEA said individuals were tricked into journeying to Iran by taking advantage of the visa waiver facility available for ordinary Indian passport holders.

Updated on Nov 18, 2025, 10:33 AM IST

How Bengaluru customer lost crores after being misled by relationship manager

The cheques were for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2 crore, <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50 lakh, and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>25 lakh.

Published on Nov 15, 2025, 8:37 PM IST

Bengaluru man duped of ₹1.29 crore in dating app investment scam: Report

Bengaluru police have launched an investigation after the victim, Jagadish C, was convinced by fraudsters to invest in a fake trading platform.

Published on Nov 11, 2025, 10:02 AM IST

Bengaluru woman cheated of lakhs after online search for spa ends in scam

Bengaluru woman scammed of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.56 lakh in spa search turned sting fraud by 'fake cop'.

Published on Nov 9, 2025, 10:12 AM IST

Scammers in Singapore face caning under strict new law

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

Published on Nov 8, 2025, 12:37 PM IST

Google raises red flag on AI scams fooling job seekers and small businesses

Here’s how Google’s new AI Mode can now book your tickets, dinners, and salon visits.

Updated on Nov 7, 2025, 4:25 PM IST

Razorpay co founder flags suspected scam after viral clip shows device misuse

A viral clip of a parking payment device misuse sparked a quick response from the Razorpay co founder.

Published on Nov 7, 2025, 2:45 PM IST

WhatsApp love scam: Bengaluru man loses ₹32 lakh in ‘high-society dating’

A Bengaluru man lost Rs. 32 lakh after falling victim to a WhatsApp dating scam..

Published on Nov 6, 2025, 9:11 AM IST

Nithin Kamath responds to Zerodha scam claim over ₹5 crore withdrawal limit

Nithin Kamath clarified Zerodha's policy after a post called it a scam for limiting withdrawal.

Published on Nov 4, 2025, 11:49 AM IST

How Indian-origin CEO Bankim Brahmbhatt ‘defrauded’ Blackrock of $500 million

The alleged fraud dates back to when BlackRock’s credit giant HPS, started lending to at least one financing arm linked to Brahmbhatt’s telecom firms.

Published on Nov 1, 2025, 11:47 AM IST

Android phones outperform iPhones in blocking mobile scams, claims Google

Google claims Android’s AI security now blocks more scams and spam than Apple’s iOS systems.

Published on Oct 31, 2025, 11:18 AM IST

Five men duped of ₹3.9 lakh in Noida over jobs abroad

Police said the victim, Umesh Kumar Shah, is a resident of Nayagaon village in Bihar and a qualified electrician from Industrial Training Institute. (HT Archive)

Published on Oct 29, 2025, 4:16 AM IST

Mumbai doctor falls victim to e-SIM scam, loses ₹11 lakh in hours

A Mumbai doctor lost <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>11 lakh after falling victim to a fake e-SIM upgrade
phone scam.

Updated on Oct 27, 2025, 1:40 PM IST

Rajasthan officer’s wife made ₹37 lakh ‘salary’ from 2 firms, without working

As per the probe, Pradyuman Dixit allegedly accepted illegal money through his wife, Poonam Dixit.

Published on Oct 27, 2025, 12:40 PM IST

How Bengaluru passenger was scammed by auto driver near Silk Board

The auto’s meter started at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>25 but did not display the distance covered, as per a post shared on Reddit.

Updated on Oct 25, 2025, 8:34 AM IST

Myanmar scam centre raid sends hundreds fleeing to Thailand

Members of Myanmar's military standing next to Starlink devices seized during a raid on the KK Park online scam centre in Myawaddy.

Published on Oct 24, 2025, 2:28 PM IST

₹1.5 crore gone after Hyderabad techie ‘invests’ in IPO over WhatsApp

A Hyderabad IT professional lost Rs. 1.5 crore in a WhatsApp trading scam.

Published on Oct 23, 2025, 11:43 AM IST

This new WhatsApp warning could prevent you from costly screen-sharing scams

WhatsApp will now alert you before sharing your screen with unknown contacts.

Published on Oct 22, 2025, 5:59 PM IST

Taiwan mother duped of $420,000, forced to sell her home for ‘spiritual’ course

A Taiwan woman battling cancer was duped by a cult, losing over $420,000 through coercive rituals and fake “spiritual growth” sessions.

Published on Oct 19, 2025, 7:47 PM IST

Pune cybersecurity expert loses ₹73 lakh in WhatsApp trading scam

A Pune cybersecurity expert lost <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>73 lakh in a WhatsApp trading scam.

Published on Oct 18, 2025, 1:12 PM IST

Singapore ties to multibillion-dollar scam case in spotlight

The accusations shine another spotlight on Singapore’s role in the facilitation of criminal activity in the region.

Published on Oct 16, 2025, 5:25 PM IST

Bengaluru woman loses ₹80 lakh in fake RTO job scam

. A search is underway to arrest the accused.

Updated on Oct 16, 2025, 11:40 AM IST

Why is Barron Trump being accused of ‘insider trading’? Crypto short sparks row

Barron Trump, son of US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.

Updated on Oct 14, 2025, 6:32 AM IST

Mumbai man falls prey to dating app scam, internet says ‘News nahi padhte kya’

The post has gone viral online.

Updated on Oct 12, 2025, 3:50 PM IST

Social Security scam: Elderly being targeted with fake letters. How to stay safe

Social Security scam: Alert issued as seniors get fake letters. How to avoid being conned

Published on Oct 10, 2025, 12:52 AM IST

ED raids 15 spots in five cities across India in tech support scam case

ED added that the probe aims to trace the full network of financial flows and identify both domestic and international beneficiaries.

Published on Oct 7, 2025, 2:20 PM IST

Odisha Police arrests key racket member behind SI recruitment exam scam

Odisha Police has arrested a member of a crime syndicate behind SI recruitment exam scam. (Representative image/iStockphoto)

Published on Oct 5, 2025, 12:56 PM IST

Farhan Akhtar's mother's driver booked for fraud worth ₹12 lakhs

Farhan Akhtar's mother's driver admits to fuel and credit card fraud

Updated on Oct 4, 2025, 2:13 PM IST

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