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Centre Issues Alert About Online Frauds Targeting Pilgrims, Tourists
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, has alerted the public about online booking frauds, especially those targeting Char Dham pilgrims and tourists, across the country.
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Delhi Family Loses Rs 8 Lakh To 'Digital Arrest' Scam, 4 Arrested
The preliminary investigation conducted by North District Cyber police traced the call to Zamrudpur, East of Kailash, and Greater Kailash areas.
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Mumbai Man Loses Rs 61 Lakh In Investment Scam, 3 Arrested
The Mumbai police have arrested three persons for providing their bank accounts to cyber fraudsters, who duped a share trading professional of over Rs 61 lakh by promising attractive returns on investment, an official said on Tuesday.
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Hyderabad Man Loses Rs 3.5 lakh To 'Digital Arrest' Fraud, 3 Arrested
The accused were involved in several fraud cases, impersonating as government officials, including police officers, and threatening victims with false cases and arrests.
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Harsha Bhogle Raises Alarm On 'WhatsApp Hijacking' Scam, Shares Safety Tips
He shared a personal anecdote about a relative who recently fell prey to the scam, while boarding a flight.
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HAL Loses Rs 55 Lakh After Payment For Fighter Jet Parts To 'Fake' Company
The email was fake, but the money was real. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited or HAL lost $63,000 or Rs 55 lakh to an online scam.
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I4C Blocked Over 83,668 WhatsApp Accounts and 3,962 Skype IDs Used in Digital Arrest Scams, Government Says
Cyber fraud instances, including digital arrest scams, are on the rise in India. Digital arrest scams, where scammers impersonate law enforcement officers, target elderly individuals and other vulnerable users are often targeted. The government has disclosed some of the measures taken to detect and prevent such scams, while raising awareness about ...
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Influencer Loses Rs 1.1 Lakh To Sophisticated Cyber Scam After Clicking Fake KYC Link, Shares Video
In a now-viral video, Akanksha Thakral shared her experience, explaining that the caller claimed her KYC was pending.
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Odisha University Vice Chancellor Loses Rs 14 Lakh In Digital Arrest Scam
Berhampur University Vice Chancellor Geetanjali Dash was alleged defrauded of Rs 14 lakh by a cybercriminal who, impersonated as an ED officer, put her under "digital arrest", police said here on Tuesday.
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Rajasthan Doctor Loses Over Rs 62 Lakh In Online Stock Trading Scam
A neurosurgeon from Jodhpur lost Rs 62.8 lakh to cyber criminals who lured him with promises of high returns on stock market investments, the police said.
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Woman Scammed Of Rs 93,600 While Booking Hotel Through Fake Google Listing, Shares Ordeal
The scammers sent her pictures and details of the room, convincing her to complete the booking process by sending the necessary payment.
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67 Indians Cheated, Trafficked Into Cyber-Scam Centres In Laos Rescued
They were cheated and trafficked into cyber-scam centres in the Bokeo province of Laos.
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Navi Mumbai Resident Conned Of Rs 15 Crore, Man With 'Cambodia Links' Arrested
Police have arrested a 30-year-old man from Khagaria town in Bihar for cheating a Navi Mumbai resident to the tune of more than Rs 14.88 crore in a share trading cyber fraud, an official said on Friday.
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eBay and Beazley Reportedly Being Targeted by Advanced AI-Generated Phishing Scams
eBay, the ecommerce giant, and several other companies are reportedly witnessing an increased volume of personalised phishing attacks aimed towards high-level employees. As per the report, these phishing scams are being carried out using artificial intelligence (AI) systems to make them appear human-like and avoid the telltale signs of a typical sc...
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MBBS Student Held Over Alleged Transfer of Rs. 8 Lakh in Crypto to Chinese Nationals After Cyber Fraud
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Rajesh Kumar Tripathi said the accused, identified as Vikram Vishnoi (23), was arrested based on the clues found in the case of cheating a city-based software engineer of Rs 1.35 lakh by placing him under "digital arrest".
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Centre Issues Alert About Online Frauds Targeting Pilgrims, Tourists
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, has alerted the public about online booking frauds, especially those targeting Char Dham pilgrims and tourists, across the country.
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Delhi Family Loses Rs 8 Lakh To 'Digital Arrest' Scam, 4 Arrested
The preliminary investigation conducted by North District Cyber police traced the call to Zamrudpur, East of Kailash, and Greater Kailash areas.
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Mumbai Man Loses Rs 61 Lakh In Investment Scam, 3 Arrested
The Mumbai police have arrested three persons for providing their bank accounts to cyber fraudsters, who duped a share trading professional of over Rs 61 lakh by promising attractive returns on investment, an official said on Tuesday.
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Hyderabad Man Loses Rs 3.5 lakh To 'Digital Arrest' Fraud, 3 Arrested
The accused were involved in several fraud cases, impersonating as government officials, including police officers, and threatening victims with false cases and arrests.
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Harsha Bhogle Raises Alarm On 'WhatsApp Hijacking' Scam, Shares Safety Tips
He shared a personal anecdote about a relative who recently fell prey to the scam, while boarding a flight.
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HAL Loses Rs 55 Lakh After Payment For Fighter Jet Parts To 'Fake' Company
The email was fake, but the money was real. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited or HAL lost $63,000 or Rs 55 lakh to an online scam.
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I4C Blocked Over 83,668 WhatsApp Accounts and 3,962 Skype IDs Used in Digital Arrest Scams, Government Says
Cyber fraud instances, including digital arrest scams, are on the rise in India. Digital arrest scams, where scammers impersonate law enforcement officers, target elderly individuals and other vulnerable users are often targeted. The government has disclosed some of the measures taken to detect and prevent such scams, while raising awareness about ...
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Influencer Loses Rs 1.1 Lakh To Sophisticated Cyber Scam After Clicking Fake KYC Link, Shares Video
In a now-viral video, Akanksha Thakral shared her experience, explaining that the caller claimed her KYC was pending.
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Odisha University Vice Chancellor Loses Rs 14 Lakh In Digital Arrest Scam
Berhampur University Vice Chancellor Geetanjali Dash was alleged defrauded of Rs 14 lakh by a cybercriminal who, impersonated as an ED officer, put her under "digital arrest", police said here on Tuesday.
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Rajasthan Doctor Loses Over Rs 62 Lakh In Online Stock Trading Scam
A neurosurgeon from Jodhpur lost Rs 62.8 lakh to cyber criminals who lured him with promises of high returns on stock market investments, the police said.
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Woman Scammed Of Rs 93,600 While Booking Hotel Through Fake Google Listing, Shares Ordeal
The scammers sent her pictures and details of the room, convincing her to complete the booking process by sending the necessary payment.
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67 Indians Cheated, Trafficked Into Cyber-Scam Centres In Laos Rescued
They were cheated and trafficked into cyber-scam centres in the Bokeo province of Laos.
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Navi Mumbai Resident Conned Of Rs 15 Crore, Man With 'Cambodia Links' Arrested
Police have arrested a 30-year-old man from Khagaria town in Bihar for cheating a Navi Mumbai resident to the tune of more than Rs 14.88 crore in a share trading cyber fraud, an official said on Friday.
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eBay and Beazley Reportedly Being Targeted by Advanced AI-Generated Phishing Scams
eBay, the ecommerce giant, and several other companies are reportedly witnessing an increased volume of personalised phishing attacks aimed towards high-level employees. As per the report, these phishing scams are being carried out using artificial intelligence (AI) systems to make them appear human-like and avoid the telltale signs of a typical sc...
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MBBS Student Held Over Alleged Transfer of Rs. 8 Lakh in Crypto to Chinese Nationals After Cyber Fraud
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Rajesh Kumar Tripathi said the accused, identified as Vikram Vishnoi (23), was arrested based on the clues found in the case of cheating a city-based software engineer of Rs 1.35 lakh by placing him under "digital arrest".
