Financial fraud

The investigation into the ₹11.55 crore cyber fraud at Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank has led to multiple arrests. Learn about the hacking incident, ongoing investigations, and cybersecurity measures.

Fraudsters are using fake Aadhaar update messages to steal your personal and banking data. Don’t fall for it. A new scam is spreading rapidly through WhatsApp groups, where users receive a fake notice claiming their Bank of Maharashtra account will be blocked if Aadhaar isn’t updated within 24 hours. The message urges users to download a malicious “Bank of Maharashtra.APK” — a clear trap designed to compromise your data and finances.

A 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.”

A 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.

A 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.

A 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.

A 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.

Two 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.

Hackers 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.

Cybercriminals 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.