Financial fraud
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Read moreA new wave of subscription-based scams is flooding the internet, using fake online stores, deceptive pricing, and social media ads to steal users’ credit card details and charge them repeatedly — all under the guise of “exclusive memberships.” -
Read moreA massive cybercrime operation is targeting Indian investors with fake stock and crypto schemes. Hackers are using Telegram groups, fake mobile apps, and even compromised college websites to trick users, steal financial data, and siphon off crores in hard-earned money. With losses already crossing ₹50 crore, it's clear this is not just a scam—it’s a full-scale cyberattack. -
Read moreA Pune-based consultancy firm lost ₹1.9 crore in a whale phishing attack, where scammers pretended to be the company’s director and tricked an accounts manager into transferring funds. -
Read moreA Kolkata-based businessman fell victim to a sophisticated investment scam orchestrated through fake Chinese apps, losing Rs 46 lakh. The fraudsters used a deceptive app and social media to lure the victim into a trap, highlighting the growing risks of cyber fraud targeting even the tech-savvy. -
Read moreA Pune police constable lost Rs 2.3 lakh after unknowingly scanning a malicious QR code at a bakery. Fraudsters exploited his device through a malicious APK file, leading to unauthorized access to multiple accounts. This incident highlights the rising risks of cyber scams in digital transactions. -
Read moreTwo women in Mumbai, including a 61-year-old homemaker, lost a combined Rs 4.7 lakh to cyber fraudsters. These cases underline the growing sophistication of online scams, including KYC updates and fraudulent advertisements. -
Read moreHackers are exploiting a technique called Ghost Tap, leveraging NFCGate to steal funds via mobile payment systems like Google Pay and Apple Pay. By relaying stolen NFC data, criminals conduct fraudulent transactions worldwide without needing physical access to victim devices. This alarming development underscores the need for heightened cybersecurity measures for mobile payment platforms. -
Read moreCybercriminals have launched a large-scale fraud campaign, using fake trading apps on the Apple App Store and Google Play to defraud victims worldwide. Disguised as legitimate financial applications, these apps lure users into fraudulent investments, resulting in significant financial losses. -
Read moreCyber fraudsters have devised a new tactic by misusing the 1930 toll-free helpline number, intended for reporting cybercrimes, to deceive unsuspecting individuals. In a recent case reported in Hyderabad, a complainant was duped of ₹29.55 lakh after being coerced into joining a fraudulent video call by criminals posing as law enforcement officials. -
Read moreIn the bustling city of Hyderabad, a 34-year-old doctor found herself ensnared in a web of deceit, losing a staggering ₹48 lakh to fraudsters operating under the guise of a parcel scam.
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