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Fake ID, AI Photos, Marriage Promises: How Man Defrauded Gujarat Women On Dating Apps
Ahmedabad, May 23 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested a 27-year-old man accused of impersonating a Gujarat Police Sub-Inspector on dating and matrimonial platforms by using AI-generated photographs and police insignia to allegedly deceive
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Matched On Dating App, Lost Rs 21 Lakh: Mumbai Man Falls For Trading Scam
A 38-year-old interior designer from Mumbai's Byculla was duped of Rs 21.5 lakh by cyber fraudsters who lured him through the dating app Bumble
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Ex-Merchant Navy Officer Sent Indian "Cyber Slaves" To 2 Nations, Arrested
According to the police, the ex-merchant navy officer - identified as Nagesh Kumar - is the international cyber slavery gang's main leader.
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Woman Buys "Chemical-Free" Mangoes For Rs 1800, Finds Them Tasteless Inside
The incident has sparked debate online about misleading food claims and the true quality of premium produce.
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"Mommy, I'm Sick": Why This US Woman Refused To Open The Door For Her Daughter
A Florida mother's viral warning highlights how AI-powered voice cloning and fake FaceTime calls are being used by scammers to impersonate loved ones.
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Your Bank Account Can Be Used For Fraud Without You Knowing. Here's How
A mule account is a real bank account used to move illegal money. It may belong to an ordinary person lured by a promise of easy commission.
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Egyptian Blogger Surrenders To Police After Collecting Millions In Fake Cancer Donations
An Egyptian blogger from Ismailia has surrendered to police after allegedly faking cancer to collect four million Egyptian pounds in donations from her social media followers.
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Planning To Buy A Second-Hand Car? Be Aware Of This New Scam
Victim was approached by an unknown person claiming to be associated with an online car sale platform. The accused shared details of a vehicle and convinced the victim to transfer Rs 2 lakh
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Archana Puran Singh's Son Ayushmaan Sethi Recovers Rs 87,000 Lost In Online Scam: "Ab Main T-Shirt Khareed Sakta Hoon"
Ayushmaan Sethi claimed that the transaction occurred after he signed up for what was advertised as a seven-day free trial.
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Mumbai Nurse Loses Rs 1 Lakh Trying To Buy Rs 299 Dress Online
The fraud was orchestrated using a Facebook advertisement, a WhatsApp number and a fake delivery agent.
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How to Enable Advanced Protection on Your Android Phone: A Step-by-Step Guide
Google introduced Advanced Protection for Android devices with the Android 16 update in June 2025. The functionality was rolled out with the claim that it would help curb online scams and fraud. The smartphones that have Advanced Protection enabled are capable of automatically identifying and blocking malicious websites that have previously been re...
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How Cambodia Became Global Scam Hub With Chinese-Linked Networks At Core
According to US government data, Americans alone lost around $10 billion to online scams originating from Southeast Asia in 2024, a sharp rise of about 66% compared to the previous year.
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Retired Nagpur Medical Officer, 76, Loses Rs 2 Crore In Digital Arrest Scam
A retired Nagpur doctor lost Rs 2 crore after scammers impersonated officials with fake digital arrest claims.
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Stale Biryani Refrigerated For Several Days Allegedly Sold In Hyderabad, Restaurant Sealed
Authorities in Hyderabad found stale biryani sold as fresh from a hidden operation in Banjara Hills using online delivery platforms.
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Pune Doctor, 75, Loses Over Rs 12 Crore In Online Trading Scam
A Pune doctor lost Rs 12.31 crore in an online share trading scam involving a fake app and WhatsApp group.
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Fake ID, AI Photos, Marriage Promises: How Man Defrauded Gujarat Women On Dating Apps
Ahmedabad, May 23 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested a 27-year-old man accused of impersonating a Gujarat Police Sub-Inspector on dating and matrimonial platforms by using AI-generated photographs and police insignia to allegedly deceive
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Matched On Dating App, Lost Rs 21 Lakh: Mumbai Man Falls For Trading Scam
A 38-year-old interior designer from Mumbai's Byculla was duped of Rs 21.5 lakh by cyber fraudsters who lured him through the dating app Bumble
-
Ex-Merchant Navy Officer Sent Indian "Cyber Slaves" To 2 Nations, Arrested
According to the police, the ex-merchant navy officer - identified as Nagesh Kumar - is the international cyber slavery gang's main leader.
-
Woman Buys "Chemical-Free" Mangoes For Rs 1800, Finds Them Tasteless Inside
The incident has sparked debate online about misleading food claims and the true quality of premium produce.
-
"Mommy, I'm Sick": Why This US Woman Refused To Open The Door For Her Daughter
A Florida mother's viral warning highlights how AI-powered voice cloning and fake FaceTime calls are being used by scammers to impersonate loved ones.
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Your Bank Account Can Be Used For Fraud Without You Knowing. Here's How
A mule account is a real bank account used to move illegal money. It may belong to an ordinary person lured by a promise of easy commission.
-
Egyptian Blogger Surrenders To Police After Collecting Millions In Fake Cancer Donations
An Egyptian blogger from Ismailia has surrendered to police after allegedly faking cancer to collect four million Egyptian pounds in donations from her social media followers.
-
Planning To Buy A Second-Hand Car? Be Aware Of This New Scam
Victim was approached by an unknown person claiming to be associated with an online car sale platform. The accused shared details of a vehicle and convinced the victim to transfer Rs 2 lakh
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Archana Puran Singh's Son Ayushmaan Sethi Recovers Rs 87,000 Lost In Online Scam: "Ab Main T-Shirt Khareed Sakta Hoon"
Ayushmaan Sethi claimed that the transaction occurred after he signed up for what was advertised as a seven-day free trial.
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Mumbai Nurse Loses Rs 1 Lakh Trying To Buy Rs 299 Dress Online
The fraud was orchestrated using a Facebook advertisement, a WhatsApp number and a fake delivery agent.
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How to Enable Advanced Protection on Your Android Phone: A Step-by-Step Guide
Google introduced Advanced Protection for Android devices with the Android 16 update in June 2025. The functionality was rolled out with the claim that it would help curb online scams and fraud. The smartphones that have Advanced Protection enabled are capable of automatically identifying and blocking malicious websites that have previously been re...
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How Cambodia Became Global Scam Hub With Chinese-Linked Networks At Core
According to US government data, Americans alone lost around $10 billion to online scams originating from Southeast Asia in 2024, a sharp rise of about 66% compared to the previous year.
-
Retired Nagpur Medical Officer, 76, Loses Rs 2 Crore In Digital Arrest Scam
A retired Nagpur doctor lost Rs 2 crore after scammers impersonated officials with fake digital arrest claims.
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Stale Biryani Refrigerated For Several Days Allegedly Sold In Hyderabad, Restaurant Sealed
Authorities in Hyderabad found stale biryani sold as fresh from a hidden operation in Banjara Hills using online delivery platforms.
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Pune Doctor, 75, Loses Over Rs 12 Crore In Online Trading Scam
A Pune doctor lost Rs 12.31 crore in an online share trading scam involving a fake app and WhatsApp group.
