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How Delhi CA Lost Rs 75,000 In Minutes After Downloading File On WhatsApp
A case of cyber fraud has emerged from Delhi, where a chartered accountant was tricked into downloading a malicious file through WhatsApp under the promise of increasing her credit card limit.
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Fake App, Fabricated Profits: How Mumbai Man Lost 11 Crores To Trading Scam
A south Mumbai businessman joined several WhatsApp groups and downloaded a stock trading app. Less than a month later, he realised he had been defrauded of Rs 11 crore.
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Hyderabad Man Duped Of Rs 27 Lakh In Online Trading Scam
The victim was added to a WhatsApp group where several people, claiming to be experts and assuring high profit and quick return, convinced him to invest money.
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Ex-CBI Officer's Wife Loses Rs 2.58 Crore To Cyber Fraud
In a shocking case of cyber fraud, the wife of former CBI Joint Director and retired IPS officer VV Lakshmi Narayana was allegedly swindled of Rs 2.58 crore by online scammers.
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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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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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How Codewords, WhatsApp Groups Exposed Coal Scam In Chhattisgarh
Secret codewords, WhatsApp chats, and seemingly harmless group names have emerged as the hidden language of corruption in Chhattisgarh, exposing multiple layers of power, money, and influence in the coal and liquor scams that have rocked the state.
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WhatsApp GhostPairing Scam Reportedly Lets Hackers Take Over Accounts Without Authentication
A WhatsApp 'GhostPairing' account takeover scam has been uncovered that abuses the app’s device-linking feature. Attackers trick users into linking to a malicious device by posing as trusted contacts and using fake Facebook-style links. Victims unknowingly approve a pairing code, granting attackers full WhatsApp Web access without password theft ...
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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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How to Recover a Hacked WhatsApp Account: Step-by-Step Guide and Security Tips
WhatsApp accounts are frequent targets for hacking, leading to risks like impersonation, data misuse and financial fraud. Attackers often use OTP scams and social engineering, meaning even careful users can be affected. Fortunately, most accounts can be recovered if you act quickly. This guide explains how to recognise a compromised account, regain...
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How Delhi CA Lost Rs 75,000 In Minutes After Downloading File On WhatsApp
A case of cyber fraud has emerged from Delhi, where a chartered accountant was tricked into downloading a malicious file through WhatsApp under the promise of increasing her credit card limit.
-
Fake App, Fabricated Profits: How Mumbai Man Lost 11 Crores To Trading Scam
A south Mumbai businessman joined several WhatsApp groups and downloaded a stock trading app. Less than a month later, he realised he had been defrauded of Rs 11 crore.
-
Hyderabad Man Duped Of Rs 27 Lakh In Online Trading Scam
The victim was added to a WhatsApp group where several people, claiming to be experts and assuring high profit and quick return, convinced him to invest money.
-
Ex-CBI Officer's Wife Loses Rs 2.58 Crore To Cyber Fraud
In a shocking case of cyber fraud, the wife of former CBI Joint Director and retired IPS officer VV Lakshmi Narayana was allegedly swindled of Rs 2.58 crore by online scammers.
-
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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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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How Codewords, WhatsApp Groups Exposed Coal Scam In Chhattisgarh
Secret codewords, WhatsApp chats, and seemingly harmless group names have emerged as the hidden language of corruption in Chhattisgarh, exposing multiple layers of power, money, and influence in the coal and liquor scams that have rocked the state.
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WhatsApp GhostPairing Scam Reportedly Lets Hackers Take Over Accounts Without Authentication
A WhatsApp 'GhostPairing' account takeover scam has been uncovered that abuses the app’s device-linking feature. Attackers trick users into linking to a malicious device by posing as trusted contacts and using fake Facebook-style links. Victims unknowingly approve a pairing code, granting attackers full WhatsApp Web access without password theft ...
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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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How to Recover a Hacked WhatsApp Account: Step-by-Step Guide and Security Tips
WhatsApp accounts are frequent targets for hacking, leading to risks like impersonation, data misuse and financial fraud. Attackers often use OTP scams and social engineering, meaning even careful users can be affected. Fortunately, most accounts can be recovered if you act quickly. This guide explains how to recognise a compromised account, regain...
