Financial fraud

A Nagpur teacher fell victim to a sophisticated mobile hacking scam, losing ₹10 lakh after being tricked into installing a malicious app for KYC verification. Learn about this alarming incident and the growing threat of financial cyber fraud in India.

Two employees of Paytm Payments Bank have been arrested for allegedly unfreezing accounts linked to cyber fraud, releasing nearly ₹30 lakh without legal authorization. Learn about the investigation and implications for internal oversight.

Discover how the Dark Partners cybercrime group targets cryptocurrency users through fake websites impersonating AI tools and VPN services. Learn about their sophisticated malware and evasion techniques.

Learn about the rising threat of contactless card skimming in European cities, where scammers silently steal small amounts from unsuspecting tourists. Discover how to protect yourself from this insidious scam.

Chhattisgarh has reported 1,301 cybercrime cases in the last 18 months, leading to losses exceeding ₹107 crore. Discover the recovery efforts and strategic responses by the government to combat this growing threat.

India faced cybercrime losses of ₹7,000 crore between January and May 2025, primarily from scams linked to Chinese syndicates in Southeast Asia. Discover the impact and urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.

A Bengaluru man lost ₹44 lakh after falling for a romance scam involving a woman named "Archana" on Instagram, leading him to a fake Bitcoin investment platform. Learn about the growing trend of crypto scams exploiting online relationships.

A 20-year-old Mumbai student was arrested for unwittingly aiding a cyber scam that defrauded a businessman of ₹79.14 lakh. Learn how he became a pawn in this cybercrime and the legal implications of being a money mule.

A Pune-based automobile parts manufacturer lost ₹2.35 crore in a man-in-the-middle cyber attack. Learn how cybercriminals impersonated an Italian firm and the steps businesses can take to protect themselves.

Navi Mumbai police have dismantled a cyber fraud operation involving ₹3 crore in scams. Learn how the fraudsters deceived victims with fake stock trading promises and the ongoing recovery efforts.