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Kedarnath Yatra Helicopter Booking Online Scam: Uttarakhand Police STF Reportedly Cracks Down on Cybercriminals
Kedarnath Yatra, a pilgrimage journey for one of the four Dhams for Hindu devotees, has witnessed a rise in online scams in recent years. The Uttarakhand government is cracking down on fake helicopter ticket booking scams. Fraudsters have been creating fake ticket booking websites and are advertising them via social media pages, to lure devotees lo...
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UP Man Tricks Cops, Uses Fake Release Order To Get His Truck Back
A case has been registered against a man who got his truck released from a police station by showing an alleged fake release order along with the fake signature of a mine inspector, the police said on Monday.
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30 High-End Vehicles, Multi-Crore Scam: Hyderabad Luxury Car Dealer Arrested
Preliminary investigation revealed that the luxury vehicles were sourced from countries such as the United States and Japan.
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How Twins In Madhya Pradesh Earned Double With Fake Degree
In what may turn out to the one of the most audacious education scams in Madhya Pradesh, twin sisters secured teaching jobs in separate government-run schools, using the same name and the same BA marksheet, which belonged to one of them.
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Navi Mumbai Police Investigates Fake Email Scam Targeting Banks
A case has been against an unidentified person for allegedly creating a fake email ID in the name of the Navi Mumbai police's cyber cell and instructing banks to freeze targetted accounts, a senior official said on Tuesday.
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Fake Mount Fuji In China With White-Paint Hilltop Scams Tourists
The faux Mount Fuji, dubbed the Universe Fantasy Land, is situated in the Hebei province of northern China.
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Dehradun Video Editor Falls Victim To Job Scam, Shares How Fake Clients Operate. See Post
A video editor from Dehradun recently took to LinkedIn to share a cautionary tale after falling victim to a job scam.
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Teen Refuses To Fall For Fake UPI Trick, Leaves Scammer Speechless: "Maan Gaya..."
This incident showcases the importance of awareness and caution when dealing with suspicious calls or messages.
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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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Fact Check: Truth Behind PhonePe Offering Rs 696 Cashback During IPL 2025
Multiple social media users shared a post claiming that PhonePe was offering a Rs 696 cashback during the Indian Premier League season.
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Fake Elon Musk's Mother Asks Retired Captain To Invest, Cleans Rs 72 Lakh
A gang of fraudsters duped a retired army Captain of Rs 72.16 lakh after promising to invest in Elon Musk's SpaceX and Tesla, and cryptocurrency, the police in Haryana's Faridabad said.
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"Grossly Misleading": Nestle India Debunks Fake Job Post Offering Rs 5-10 Lakh Salaries
The scam advertises multiple positions with attractive salaries ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh per annum.
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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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HR Manager In China Creates 22 Fake Employees, Steals Rs 19 Crore In 8 Years
He exploited a lack of oversight, discovering he had sole control over employee placement and salary payments.
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3 Impersonated Jay Shah, Sought Crores From Manipur MLAs, Arrested: Sources
Three people have been arrested for impersonating Union Home Minister Amit Shah's son Jay Shah in a fake call scam that targeted MLAs in Manipur, sources said.
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Kedarnath Yatra Helicopter Booking Online Scam: Uttarakhand Police STF Reportedly Cracks Down on Cybercriminals
Kedarnath Yatra, a pilgrimage journey for one of the four Dhams for Hindu devotees, has witnessed a rise in online scams in recent years. The Uttarakhand government is cracking down on fake helicopter ticket booking scams. Fraudsters have been creating fake ticket booking websites and are advertising them via social media pages, to lure devotees lo...
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UP Man Tricks Cops, Uses Fake Release Order To Get His Truck Back
A case has been registered against a man who got his truck released from a police station by showing an alleged fake release order along with the fake signature of a mine inspector, the police said on Monday.
-
30 High-End Vehicles, Multi-Crore Scam: Hyderabad Luxury Car Dealer Arrested
Preliminary investigation revealed that the luxury vehicles were sourced from countries such as the United States and Japan.
-
How Twins In Madhya Pradesh Earned Double With Fake Degree
In what may turn out to the one of the most audacious education scams in Madhya Pradesh, twin sisters secured teaching jobs in separate government-run schools, using the same name and the same BA marksheet, which belonged to one of them.
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Navi Mumbai Police Investigates Fake Email Scam Targeting Banks
A case has been against an unidentified person for allegedly creating a fake email ID in the name of the Navi Mumbai police's cyber cell and instructing banks to freeze targetted accounts, a senior official said on Tuesday.
-
Fake Mount Fuji In China With White-Paint Hilltop Scams Tourists
The faux Mount Fuji, dubbed the Universe Fantasy Land, is situated in the Hebei province of northern China.
-
Dehradun Video Editor Falls Victim To Job Scam, Shares How Fake Clients Operate. See Post
A video editor from Dehradun recently took to LinkedIn to share a cautionary tale after falling victim to a job scam.
-
Teen Refuses To Fall For Fake UPI Trick, Leaves Scammer Speechless: "Maan Gaya..."
This incident showcases the importance of awareness and caution when dealing with suspicious calls or messages.
-
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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Fact Check: Truth Behind PhonePe Offering Rs 696 Cashback During IPL 2025
Multiple social media users shared a post claiming that PhonePe was offering a Rs 696 cashback during the Indian Premier League season.
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Fake Elon Musk's Mother Asks Retired Captain To Invest, Cleans Rs 72 Lakh
A gang of fraudsters duped a retired army Captain of Rs 72.16 lakh after promising to invest in Elon Musk's SpaceX and Tesla, and cryptocurrency, the police in Haryana's Faridabad said.
-
"Grossly Misleading": Nestle India Debunks Fake Job Post Offering Rs 5-10 Lakh Salaries
The scam advertises multiple positions with attractive salaries ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh per annum.
-
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.
-
HR Manager In China Creates 22 Fake Employees, Steals Rs 19 Crore In 8 Years
He exploited a lack of oversight, discovering he had sole control over employee placement and salary payments.
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3 Impersonated Jay Shah, Sought Crores From Manipur MLAs, Arrested: Sources
Three people have been arrested for impersonating Union Home Minister Amit Shah's son Jay Shah in a fake call scam that targeted MLAs in Manipur, sources said.
