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Scammers Exploit Australia’s Cybercrime Portal to Impersonate Police and Steal Crypto, AFP Warns
Australian authorities have warned of a new cryptocurrency scam in which criminals file fake reports through the government’s ReportCyber portal and then impersonate police officers to deceive victims. Using real case reference numbers, scammers pressure individuals into moving their crypto assets to fraudulent accounts. The AFP and Australia’s...
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Retired Mumbai Lawyer Loses Nearly Rs 10 Crore In Fake Trading Racket
A former Larsen & Toubro (L&T) officer and retired lawyer from Mumbai has been defrauded of Rs 9.94 crore in a cyber scam run under the guise of a reputed financial firm.
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Kannada Actor Upendra, Wife Lose Rs 1.5 Lakh In Cyber Fraud
Kannada filmstar Upendra and his wife Priyanka fell victim to a cyber scam after hackers gained access to their mobile phones and WhatsApp accounts, leading to a loss of about Rs 1.5 lakh.
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Bank Manager Arrested In Mumbai For Helping Cybercriminals In Digital Arrest Scam
The CBI has arrested a bank manager of Axis Bank in Mumbai for his alleged involvement in the creation of mule accounts used for camouflaging money stolen in cyber crimes, officials said Wednesday.
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In Rs 58-Crore Digital Arrest Case, Money Trail Links To These 3 Countries
International links have been uncovered in Mumbai's Rs 58 crore digital arrest scam, with the Maharashtra Cyber Police tracing the money trail to Hong Kong, China and Indonesia.
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If I Can Be Duped, What About Common People? Trinamool MP After Cyber Fraud
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee on Saturday expressed concern over the rising incidents of cyber fraud, questioning how ordinary citizens could be protected if even public representatives like him could fall prey to such scams.
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Video: QR Code Scam At Parking Lot Goes Viral. Paytm, Razorpay Founders React
A video of what looks like a scam at a parking lot, operating under the guise of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), has gone viral on social media.
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Indians Who Fled Myanmar Cyberscam Center Being Flown Home In 2 Batches
The center, known as KK Park on the outskirts of the border city of Myawaddy and said to house a major cybercrime operation, was raided by Myanmar's army in mid-October to suppress cross-border online scams and illegal gambling.
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Will Deal With Iron Hands: Supreme Court On Rs 3,000-Crore Digital Arrests
The Supreme Court noted that almost Rs 3,000 crores have been collected from victims and warned of an exacerbating problem.
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Delhi Police Bust Cybercrime Syndicate Run By Indian Man Based In Dubai
The Delhi Police has busted a pan-India cyber fraud syndicate allegedly run by a Dubai-based Indian kingpin, arresting five people including a relationship manager of a bank for facilitating fraudulent financial transactions, officials said.
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Retired Officer In Pune Dies Of Shock After Rs 1.2 Crore Digital Arrest Fraud
An 82-year-old retired state government officer from Pune collapsed and died of shock after discovering that he and his 80-year-old wife had been duped of Rs 1.19 crore in a "digital arrest" scam.
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2 Arrested In Rs 50 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam Targeting Senior Citizens
The Mumbai Cyber Police have arrested two members of a cybercrime gang that duped senior citizens by posing as senior police and investigation officers. They created fear of arrest and falsely implicated victims in money-laundering cases.
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Stolen By A Fake App, Digital Arrest Threat Or $5 Million Job? 5 Online Frauds You Must Know
Scammers are using various tactics, including APK fraud, investment scams, digital arrest fraud, job offer scams, and parcel delivery fraud.
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70-Year-Old 'Digitally Arrested' By Fake NIA Officers, Loses Rs 1.44 Crore
A 70-year-old man from Pune was duped of Rs 1.44 crore after being placed under 'digital arrest' by cyber fraudsters posing as National Investigation Agency and Anti Terrorism Squad officers, a police official said on Saturday.
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Maharashtra Doctor Loses Over Rs 7 Crore In 'Digital Arrest' Scam
A senior doctor in Maharashtra has been conned of over Rs 7 crore in a digital arrest scam.
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Scammers Exploit Australia’s Cybercrime Portal to Impersonate Police and Steal Crypto, AFP Warns
Australian authorities have warned of a new cryptocurrency scam in which criminals file fake reports through the government’s ReportCyber portal and then impersonate police officers to deceive victims. Using real case reference numbers, scammers pressure individuals into moving their crypto assets to fraudulent accounts. The AFP and Australia’s...
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Retired Mumbai Lawyer Loses Nearly Rs 10 Crore In Fake Trading Racket
A former Larsen & Toubro (L&T) officer and retired lawyer from Mumbai has been defrauded of Rs 9.94 crore in a cyber scam run under the guise of a reputed financial firm.
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Kannada Actor Upendra, Wife Lose Rs 1.5 Lakh In Cyber Fraud
Kannada filmstar Upendra and his wife Priyanka fell victim to a cyber scam after hackers gained access to their mobile phones and WhatsApp accounts, leading to a loss of about Rs 1.5 lakh.
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Bank Manager Arrested In Mumbai For Helping Cybercriminals In Digital Arrest Scam
The CBI has arrested a bank manager of Axis Bank in Mumbai for his alleged involvement in the creation of mule accounts used for camouflaging money stolen in cyber crimes, officials said Wednesday.
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In Rs 58-Crore Digital Arrest Case, Money Trail Links To These 3 Countries
International links have been uncovered in Mumbai's Rs 58 crore digital arrest scam, with the Maharashtra Cyber Police tracing the money trail to Hong Kong, China and Indonesia.
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If I Can Be Duped, What About Common People? Trinamool MP After Cyber Fraud
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee on Saturday expressed concern over the rising incidents of cyber fraud, questioning how ordinary citizens could be protected if even public representatives like him could fall prey to such scams.
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Video: QR Code Scam At Parking Lot Goes Viral. Paytm, Razorpay Founders React
A video of what looks like a scam at a parking lot, operating under the guise of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), has gone viral on social media.
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Indians Who Fled Myanmar Cyberscam Center Being Flown Home In 2 Batches
The center, known as KK Park on the outskirts of the border city of Myawaddy and said to house a major cybercrime operation, was raided by Myanmar's army in mid-October to suppress cross-border online scams and illegal gambling.
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Will Deal With Iron Hands: Supreme Court On Rs 3,000-Crore Digital Arrests
The Supreme Court noted that almost Rs 3,000 crores have been collected from victims and warned of an exacerbating problem.
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Delhi Police Bust Cybercrime Syndicate Run By Indian Man Based In Dubai
The Delhi Police has busted a pan-India cyber fraud syndicate allegedly run by a Dubai-based Indian kingpin, arresting five people including a relationship manager of a bank for facilitating fraudulent financial transactions, officials said.
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Retired Officer In Pune Dies Of Shock After Rs 1.2 Crore Digital Arrest Fraud
An 82-year-old retired state government officer from Pune collapsed and died of shock after discovering that he and his 80-year-old wife had been duped of Rs 1.19 crore in a "digital arrest" scam.
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2 Arrested In Rs 50 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam Targeting Senior Citizens
The Mumbai Cyber Police have arrested two members of a cybercrime gang that duped senior citizens by posing as senior police and investigation officers. They created fear of arrest and falsely implicated victims in money-laundering cases.
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Stolen By A Fake App, Digital Arrest Threat Or $5 Million Job? 5 Online Frauds You Must Know
Scammers are using various tactics, including APK fraud, investment scams, digital arrest fraud, job offer scams, and parcel delivery fraud.
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70-Year-Old 'Digitally Arrested' By Fake NIA Officers, Loses Rs 1.44 Crore
A 70-year-old man from Pune was duped of Rs 1.44 crore after being placed under 'digital arrest' by cyber fraudsters posing as National Investigation Agency and Anti Terrorism Squad officers, a police official said on Saturday.
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Maharashtra Doctor Loses Over Rs 7 Crore In 'Digital Arrest' Scam
A senior doctor in Maharashtra has been conned of over Rs 7 crore in a digital arrest scam.
