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Scammers Dupe Billionaires Seeking Access To Donald Trump In Davos
In a post on the venue's website, the organisers warned against the purchase of so-called VIP access packages and said the fraudulent sales appear to be widespread this year.
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Mumbai-Based Comedian Flags E-Challan Scam, Exposes Fake Website That Looks Real: "Terrible"
Authorities advise citizens to verify such messages through official channels and avoid sharing personal details on unverified websites.
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Promised Dream Cruise Trip, Hyderabad Man Loses Rs 2 Lakh To Scammers
The victim was looking for a dream vacation and came across a website claiming to provide cruise trips to Kochi, Lakshadweep, and Mumbai.
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Mumbai Woman Loses Over Rs 3 Crore By Scammers Posing As "Judge Chandrachud"
A 68-year-old retired woman in Mumbai has been duped of over Rs 3 crore by fraudsters who put her under 'digital arrest' by impersonating former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and officials from the CBI and the police.
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Bengaluru Lecturer Sells Her Flat, 2 Plots To Pay Fake Cops Rs 2 Crore
She received a call from a person posing as a courier official, who claimed that a suspicious piece of baggage linked to her Aadhaar card had been seized.
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Driver Chased For 3 Kilometres By Fake Loan Recovery Agents: 'New Fear Unlocked'
A driver on Hunsur Road was chased for three kilometres by men posing as loan recovery agents in an attempted scam.
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Hyderabad Woman Cheated Of Rs 3.38 Lakh By Fake UK Doctor
The woman was contacted online by a person identifying himself as "Hirad Ahmed," who claimed to be a doctor. Through a series of WhatsApp calls, messages, and video calls, the scammer cultivated a relationship and gained the woman's trust.
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Delhi Man Outsmarts Scammer Using ChatGPT, Viral Post Shows Fraudster Begging For Mercy
The incident started when the man received a message on Facebook from someone impersonating his college senior, an IAS officer.
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Black Friday 2025: Shopping Safety Tips To Avoid Scams And Protect Your Data
Customers should enable multi-factor authentication, avoid suspicious links, and keep devices updated to protect against cyberattacks.
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74-Year-Old Bengaluru Man Loses Rs 1.33 Crore In Fake IPO Scam
Shivakumar, on September 21, filed a complaint saying that Mahesh neither returned the invested money nor provided the promised profits, leading him to realise that he had been defrauded.
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Retired Army Colonel Duped Of Rs 56 Lakh In Digital Arrest Scam
An 83-year-old retired Army colonel here became the latest victim of online fraud, losing Rs 56.05 lakh after scammers impersonating Mumbai police officers threatened him with arrest.
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"Worst Experience": Korean Tourist Scammed In Delhi By Elderly Man Claiming To Be A 'Professor'
The video has drawn significant attention online, with many expressing empathy for Walter and calling for action against individuals who target tourists.
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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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Why Scam Centres In Southeast Asia Are On The Rise Despite Crackdowns
It's estimated that at least 120,000 people across Myanmar may be held in situations where they are forced to work on online scams, with another 100,000 people in Cambodia.
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Meta Projected $16 Billion Earnings from Fraudulent Ads on Facebook, Instagram in 2024: Report
Meta Platforms is said to have projected that 10.1 per cent of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and banned goods. As per a report, some of the tech giant’s practices and failures allowed fraudulent ads to run on its umbrella of apps like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. It is reported to have been hesitant to remove accounts, incl...
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Scammers Dupe Billionaires Seeking Access To Donald Trump In Davos
In a post on the venue's website, the organisers warned against the purchase of so-called VIP access packages and said the fraudulent sales appear to be widespread this year.
-
Mumbai-Based Comedian Flags E-Challan Scam, Exposes Fake Website That Looks Real: "Terrible"
Authorities advise citizens to verify such messages through official channels and avoid sharing personal details on unverified websites.
-
Promised Dream Cruise Trip, Hyderabad Man Loses Rs 2 Lakh To Scammers
The victim was looking for a dream vacation and came across a website claiming to provide cruise trips to Kochi, Lakshadweep, and Mumbai.
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Mumbai Woman Loses Over Rs 3 Crore By Scammers Posing As "Judge Chandrachud"
A 68-year-old retired woman in Mumbai has been duped of over Rs 3 crore by fraudsters who put her under 'digital arrest' by impersonating former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and officials from the CBI and the police.
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Bengaluru Lecturer Sells Her Flat, 2 Plots To Pay Fake Cops Rs 2 Crore
She received a call from a person posing as a courier official, who claimed that a suspicious piece of baggage linked to her Aadhaar card had been seized.
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Driver Chased For 3 Kilometres By Fake Loan Recovery Agents: 'New Fear Unlocked'
A driver on Hunsur Road was chased for three kilometres by men posing as loan recovery agents in an attempted scam.
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Hyderabad Woman Cheated Of Rs 3.38 Lakh By Fake UK Doctor
The woman was contacted online by a person identifying himself as "Hirad Ahmed," who claimed to be a doctor. Through a series of WhatsApp calls, messages, and video calls, the scammer cultivated a relationship and gained the woman's trust.
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Delhi Man Outsmarts Scammer Using ChatGPT, Viral Post Shows Fraudster Begging For Mercy
The incident started when the man received a message on Facebook from someone impersonating his college senior, an IAS officer.
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Black Friday 2025: Shopping Safety Tips To Avoid Scams And Protect Your Data
Customers should enable multi-factor authentication, avoid suspicious links, and keep devices updated to protect against cyberattacks.
-
74-Year-Old Bengaluru Man Loses Rs 1.33 Crore In Fake IPO Scam
Shivakumar, on September 21, filed a complaint saying that Mahesh neither returned the invested money nor provided the promised profits, leading him to realise that he had been defrauded.
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Retired Army Colonel Duped Of Rs 56 Lakh In Digital Arrest Scam
An 83-year-old retired Army colonel here became the latest victim of online fraud, losing Rs 56.05 lakh after scammers impersonating Mumbai police officers threatened him with arrest.
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"Worst Experience": Korean Tourist Scammed In Delhi By Elderly Man Claiming To Be A 'Professor'
The video has drawn significant attention online, with many expressing empathy for Walter and calling for action against individuals who target tourists.
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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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Why Scam Centres In Southeast Asia Are On The Rise Despite Crackdowns
It's estimated that at least 120,000 people across Myanmar may be held in situations where they are forced to work on online scams, with another 100,000 people in Cambodia.
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Meta Projected $16 Billion Earnings from Fraudulent Ads on Facebook, Instagram in 2024: Report
Meta Platforms is said to have projected that 10.1 per cent of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and banned goods. As per a report, some of the tech giant’s practices and failures allowed fraudulent ads to run on its umbrella of apps like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. It is reported to have been hesitant to remove accounts, incl...
