#cyber-fraud
Another APK-based fraud: Elderly loses ₹36 L to pension card offer
Lucknow: Elderly man lost ₹36.39 lakh after fraudsters posing as ICICI Bank staff sent a malicious APK via WhatsApp promising a pension card.
City-based firm loses ₹9L in email spoofing scam
Pune automation firm lost ₹8.91 lakh after fraudsters spoofed its German agent’s email, shared fake bank details, and diverted payments; Narhe police filed a case.
Two held for using bank account in multi-state cyber fraud op
Indore Crime Branch arrested two men for using a Bank of India account as a mule in multi-state cyber fraud, linked to 10 complaints; FIR filed under BNS.
Ahmedabad: Oil trader duped of Rs 20 lakh
Ahmedabad oil trader allegedly duped of Rs 20 lakh by fraudster posing as fuel company rep; fake online profile, RTGS payments, cybercrime complaint filed.
Mumbai Police register FIR after singer duped of Rs 45,000 in three-way call merge scam
In a troubling incident, 73-year-old singer Ravi Mehra from Andheri (West) fell victim to a scam totaling Rs 45,000. He was deceived by a call purporting to be from Zepto Customer Care regarding a missing parcel. After transferring a small amount, Mehra disco…
Cancellation OTPs, fake offers, and urgent pleas: How scammers are using tactics to defraud people and how to stay safe
From fake promotional offers and cancellation OTPs to urgent calls from strangers, cyber fraudsters are finding new ways to trick even well-educated people. Here’s how scammers exploit fear, stress and urgency, and what you can do to protect yourself from fin…
Fraudsters use SIR bait to siphon off ₹10 lakh
Pune cyber fraud: 74-year-old Hadapsar man duped of Rs 10 lakh by scammers posing as ECI officers via “ECI-SIR” message; police probe ongoing.
BREAKINGHome Ministry’s ‘Boss Scam’ alert: How fraudsters are impersonating CEOs and regulators — 5 ways to stay safe
The Boss Scam turns trust into a cyber threat by targeting victims through fake authority. This article explains how fraudsters impersonate CEOs and regulators using urgent messages. It also highlights simple steps to prevent cyber fraud and financial losses.
Former PM IK Gujral's son loses nearly Rs 8 crore in cyber fraud. Here's how scamsters fooled ex Rajya Sabha MP's company
Former MP Naresh Gujral lost Rs 7.8 crore in a cyber fraud. Scammers impersonated him on a messaging app and manipulated an employee's phone records. They directed RTGS transfers for business purposes. Police have frozen Rs 4 crore and are working to recover …
India expands cyber fraud recovery framework as 94 lakh accounts flagged for restoration
Developed under the Comprehensive Fraud Reporting and Management System (CFRMS), the mechanism strengthens India’s response to cyber fraud by streamlining fund recovery efforts
Mumbai cyber police help return Rs 10.9 lakh to 85 online fraud victims via two upgraded portals in 4 days
Mumbai Cyber Police refunded Rs10.9 lakh to 85 cyber fraud victims in 4 days via new MRM/GRM portals, enabling faster bank unfreezing and refunds.
Op Mule Hunt 1 . 0 : Gujarat police unearth cyber frauds worth Rs 2 , 289 cr , arrest 638 since 2025 | Ahmedabad News
3 cyber fraud rackets busted; 6 held across multiple states
Delhi Police busted three cyber fraud rackets, arresting six across states; scams involved fake trading app, APK e-SIM fraud and KYC update con.