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New Year 2026 Scam Alert: This WhatsApp Greeting Could Wipe Your Bank Account
Cybercriminals are once again exploiting the festive mood, as we head into the new year, to target unsuspecting smartphone users in India. A new scam is said to be doing the rounds which claims to let users create personalised New Year greeting cards. But instead, it delivers a malicious APK file which can comprise smartphones to steal personal, de...
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Properties Worth Over Rs 100 crore Attached In Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam
The Enforcement Directorate alleged that a "criminal" syndicate, involving senior bureaucrats and political figures of the state, "completely hijacked" the Chhattisgarh excise department between 2019 and 2023.
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Gurugram Man Loses Rs 2 Crore After Friend Fakes Sister's Cancer Treatment
A man from Gurugram was duped of Rs 2.18 crore by a friend who allegedly claimed that she needed it for her sister's cancer treatment.
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Woman Shares 7 Tips For Safe, Productive International Trip Without Compromising Fun
After several trial-and-error experiences, travel content creator Drishti Sharma has built a process for planning an international trip that works every time.
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Techie Avoids Remote Internship Scam, Shares Key Tips: 'Trust Your Instincts'
A techie shared their experience of evading a remote internship scam by questioning recruiters about software on their personal laptops.
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Canadian Tourist Alleges Scam Attempt At Delhi Railway Station: "Got My Blood Boiling"
In an Instagram video, she said that the incident occurred around 4:30 am when she arrived at the station to board a train to Varanasi.
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Telangana Police Warns Of 'Greeting Scams' Ahead Of New Year Celebrations
In an era where a simple emoji or a festive GIF is the standard way to ring in the New Year, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has issued a chilling reminder: that heart-warming greeting from a "friend" might actually be a digital Trojan Horse.
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In Telangana, Cybercrime Officer Loses Rs 39 Lakh To Fake Trading Scam
A senior police officer from the Telangana cybercrime force fell prey to a large-scale digital scam. A 45-year-old inspector from the Rachakonda Commissionerate lost Rs 39.37 lakh after being lured into a fake online trading scheme.
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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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"It's A Puzzle": Internet Reacts To Viral 'Paratha Scam' With A Missing Piece
The hilarious paratha video quickly went viral on Instagram, clocking more than 7 million views.
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"Don't Trust Agents Claiming Guaranteed US Visa", Warns Embassy In India
The US Embassy in India has issued an advisory against fraudulent messages and agents offering guaranteed visas or quick approvals.
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52-Year-Old Businessman Duped Of Rs 53 Lakh By Woman He Was Going To Marry
A 52-year-old city-based businessman was allegedly cheated of Rs 53 lakh by a woman who befriended him through a dating app and induced him to invest in a fraudulent scheme, police said on Thursday.
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How 85-Year-Old Man Lost Rs 9 Crore In 'Digital Arrest' In Mumbai
A major cyber fraud has been reported from Mumbai, where an 85-year-old man from Mumbai's Thakurdwar area was cheated of nearly Rs 9 crore by fraudsters posing as police officers.
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Retired Army Man Duped Of Rs 23 Lakh. He Wanted Government Jobs For Family
The Delhi Police has arrested a 38-year-old man for allegedly cheating a retired Army officer of Rs 23 lakh by promising to secure government jobs in the Income Tax Department for his daughter and other relatives, an official said on Tuesday.
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Retired IAS Officer Arrested In Rs 2,500-Crore Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam
In a major development in the high-profile Chhattisgarh liquor scam case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Raipur Zonal Office, has arrested a retired IAS officer, Niranjan Das.
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New Year 2026 Scam Alert: This WhatsApp Greeting Could Wipe Your Bank Account
Cybercriminals are once again exploiting the festive mood, as we head into the new year, to target unsuspecting smartphone users in India. A new scam is said to be doing the rounds which claims to let users create personalised New Year greeting cards. But instead, it delivers a malicious APK file which can comprise smartphones to steal personal, de...
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Properties Worth Over Rs 100 crore Attached In Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam
The Enforcement Directorate alleged that a "criminal" syndicate, involving senior bureaucrats and political figures of the state, "completely hijacked" the Chhattisgarh excise department between 2019 and 2023.
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Gurugram Man Loses Rs 2 Crore After Friend Fakes Sister's Cancer Treatment
A man from Gurugram was duped of Rs 2.18 crore by a friend who allegedly claimed that she needed it for her sister's cancer treatment.
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Woman Shares 7 Tips For Safe, Productive International Trip Without Compromising Fun
After several trial-and-error experiences, travel content creator Drishti Sharma has built a process for planning an international trip that works every time.
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Techie Avoids Remote Internship Scam, Shares Key Tips: 'Trust Your Instincts'
A techie shared their experience of evading a remote internship scam by questioning recruiters about software on their personal laptops.
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Canadian Tourist Alleges Scam Attempt At Delhi Railway Station: "Got My Blood Boiling"
In an Instagram video, she said that the incident occurred around 4:30 am when she arrived at the station to board a train to Varanasi.
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Telangana Police Warns Of 'Greeting Scams' Ahead Of New Year Celebrations
In an era where a simple emoji or a festive GIF is the standard way to ring in the New Year, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has issued a chilling reminder: that heart-warming greeting from a "friend" might actually be a digital Trojan Horse.
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In Telangana, Cybercrime Officer Loses Rs 39 Lakh To Fake Trading Scam
A senior police officer from the Telangana cybercrime force fell prey to a large-scale digital scam. A 45-year-old inspector from the Rachakonda Commissionerate lost Rs 39.37 lakh after being lured into a fake online trading scheme.
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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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"It's A Puzzle": Internet Reacts To Viral 'Paratha Scam' With A Missing Piece
The hilarious paratha video quickly went viral on Instagram, clocking more than 7 million views.
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"Don't Trust Agents Claiming Guaranteed US Visa", Warns Embassy In India
The US Embassy in India has issued an advisory against fraudulent messages and agents offering guaranteed visas or quick approvals.
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52-Year-Old Businessman Duped Of Rs 53 Lakh By Woman He Was Going To Marry
A 52-year-old city-based businessman was allegedly cheated of Rs 53 lakh by a woman who befriended him through a dating app and induced him to invest in a fraudulent scheme, police said on Thursday.
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How 85-Year-Old Man Lost Rs 9 Crore In 'Digital Arrest' In Mumbai
A major cyber fraud has been reported from Mumbai, where an 85-year-old man from Mumbai's Thakurdwar area was cheated of nearly Rs 9 crore by fraudsters posing as police officers.
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Retired Army Man Duped Of Rs 23 Lakh. He Wanted Government Jobs For Family
The Delhi Police has arrested a 38-year-old man for allegedly cheating a retired Army officer of Rs 23 lakh by promising to secure government jobs in the Income Tax Department for his daughter and other relatives, an official said on Tuesday.
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Retired IAS Officer Arrested In Rs 2,500-Crore Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam
In a major development in the high-profile Chhattisgarh liquor scam case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Raipur Zonal Office, has arrested a retired IAS officer, Niranjan Das.
