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Bengaluru woman narrates ordeal as Bumble match disappears mid-date

A Bengaluru woman posted online that her Bumble date disappeared midway.

Published on Sep 30, 2025, 10:49 AM IST

Colorado man loses $1.4 million while seeking extra-marital affair

How one man lost $1.4 million in an online romance scam (Representational image)

Updated on Sep 29, 2025, 12:36 PM IST

Indian vlogger claims India feels like a ‘scam’ after foreign trip. Video

An Indian vlogger claimed India felt like a scam after a foreign trip, and the viral video triggered sharp reactions online.

Published on Sep 28, 2025, 7:05 PM IST

Indian origin woman scammed of $4,300 through fake LinkedIn job ad

An Indian origin woman fell victim to a fake LinkedIn job listing.

Published on Sep 23, 2025, 2:03 PM IST

Conman poses as Keanu Reeves, Mumbai woman believes it, loses ₹65,000

The victim also had a number saved on her phone with the name ‘Keanu Reeves’

Updated on Sep 11, 2025, 4:54 PM IST

“In need of oxygen…”: Fake astronaut dupes lover of ₹6 lakh in bizarre scam

The scammer posed as an astronaut.

Published on Sep 5, 2025, 2:19 PM IST

Father of IAS officer loses ₹58 lakh in digital arrest in Mohali

Police said notices were issued to the banks concerned under Section 94 of the BNSS, following which account details and KYC documents were obtained. (iStock)

Published on Sep 3, 2025, 8:48 AM IST

How scammers are using ‘Google AI Overviews’ to fool you

Google's AI Overviews have come under fire for surfacing scam support numbers.

Published on Aug 19, 2025, 9:56 AM IST

Scammers are delivering mysterious packages with QR codes to steal money- Report

FBI warns of a brushing scam that tricks smartphone users into scanning a malicious QR code.

Published on Aug 18, 2025, 10:07 AM IST

Fake police station busted in Noida, was being used to collect donations for ops

Police said the gang set up the bogus office in Noida’s Phase 3 area and posed as members of an international investigative agency

Updated on Aug 11, 2025, 5:47 AM IST

Mumbai man, 80, befriends ‘four women’ on FB, loses ₹9 crore to online scam

The fraud began in April 2023 when the victim connected with a woman named Sharvi on Facebook.

Published on Aug 8, 2025, 3:11 PM IST

₹8,000 for puncture repair? Gurgaon man learnt about tyre scam 'the hard way'

Pranay Kapoor opened up about the ongoing scam at petrol pump tyre shops.

Published on Aug 7, 2025, 8:42 PM IST

Chinese man posed as businessman, conned wives of $280,000, jailed for 13 years

A Chinese man was sentenced to 13 years in prison for defrauding 20 people, including five of his ex-wives, by pretending to be a wealthy businessman.

Published on Aug 3, 2025, 9:10 AM IST

Ex-film producer arrested for duping Delhi woman of over ₹12.85 lakh

A team from Delhi Police conducted a raid in Pune and apprehended Kale.

Published on Aug 2, 2025, 5:58 PM IST

Overpriced rides to fake guides: 9 common tourist scams and how to avoid them

Check out essential travel tips to avoid common tourist traps.

Published on Jul 27, 2025, 5:24 PM IST

Ludhiana: PSPCL suspends 2 officials, sacks one over ‘irregularities’

The accused allegedly misused this system to issue illegal meter connections to wrongful applicants using the business partner numbers of rightful ones, said officials. (HT photo for representation)

Published on Jul 26, 2025, 9:42 AM IST

Man who cheated Delhi resident of ₹95 lakh, moved to Haridwar ashram, held

Accused Dharmander Aggarwal was presenting himself as a philanthropist in order to escape detection.

Published on Jul 22, 2025, 7:08 PM IST

Delhi man trying to book spa resort in Goa loses ₹33,000 in fake hotel scam

The fraud came to light when a man attempted to book a room at the LaLiT Golf & Spa Resort in Goa and later discovered he had been cheated out of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>33,000. (Pic used for representation)

Updated on Jul 11, 2025, 8:00 AM IST

US founder calls out Indian techie for ‘scamming’ multiple startups: 'Fired him'

Suhail Doshi, founder of Playground AI, accused Soham Parekh of moonlighting at 3 to 4 startups.

Updated on Jul 3, 2025, 12:23 PM IST

Retired Indian scientist loses savings in 'digital arrest' scam

A senior citizen lost her savings to scammers posing as law enforcement, using fear and isolation in a rising digital scam targeting the elderly.

Published on Jun 30, 2025, 12:44 PM IST

Retired IVRI scientist falls victim to cyber fraud, loses ₹1.29 crore

Published on Jun 29, 2025, 5:22 AM IST

Emails with ‘Unsubscribe’ link may steal your personal data

Experts have warned that clicking unsubscribe links in emails could expose users to scams, tracking, or malware.

Published on Jun 17, 2025, 6:13 PM IST

IIT Bombay student says college ID photo misused to scam JEE aspirants online

A scammer used IIT Bombay student’s online ID photo to harass aspirants.

Published on Jun 16, 2025, 6:50 PM IST

ED attaches ₹6.15 crore properties in Chhattisgarh liquor scam investigation

Congress MLA Kawasi Lakhma is presently under judicial custody.

Updated on Jun 14, 2025, 8:11 AM IST

‘Outstanding parking ticket’: Ohio BMV warns of new phishing text scam

Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) has issued a warning against a widespread phishing scam

Published on Jun 11, 2025, 3:02 AM IST

Indian student loses $5,000 to scammers trying to avoid ‘arrest, deportation’

Shreya Bedi came to the United States on an F-1 visa from India in 2022 to pursue a Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction.

Published on Jun 8, 2025, 2:30 PM IST

Did you get a DMV outstanding traffic ticket text? Is it a scam? All we know

Thousands of people across Indiana received a text from the 'Indiana Department of Vehicles'

Published on Jun 5, 2025, 12:43 AM IST

Swipe, scam, regret? What every luxury traveller needs to know this summer

Check out tips to avoid summer travel scams targeting luxury travellers.

Published on May 30, 2025, 7:31 PM IST

Thane man duped of ₹1.4 crore in gold trading and mining scheme

The complainant, a consultant from Thane, has alleged that the accused convinced him to invest in a gold mining and trading scheme

Published on May 26, 2025, 11:10 AM IST

It’s 2025. Stop falling for these 5 common scams. Regards, your smartphone

Here's how hackers use everyday tricks to target your smartphone through trust and routine mistakes.

Published on May 26, 2025, 10:33 AM IST

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