online scams

New Delhi, April 11 – The Delhi Police on Saturday busted a major cyber fraud syndicate operating from the national capital, involved in providing mule bank accounts used for siphoning off money through online scams and a gaming application. A total of 14 accused have been arrested in the...

Gurugram, April 10 Nuh police have arrested a cyber fraudster who cheated people by promising large sums of money in exchange for old coins, police said. They added that his network spans several states.According to the police, the accused has been identified as Mohammad Saad, a resident of...

Phnom Penh, March 30 – The National Assembly of Cambodia passed a draft law on combating online scams on Monday, which would impose sentences of up to 30 years or life imprisonment on those responsible.A total of 112 lawmakers present unanimously approved the draft bill.According to the...

Mumbai, March 20 – A shocking case of cyber fraud has emerged from the Sion area of Mumbai, where a 22-year-old woman was allegedly cheated of Rs 15.93 lakh by fraudsters posing as spiritual healers who claimed to use "jinn" (supernatural spirits) and tantric powers. The scam, which began on...

Jaipur, March 19 – Amid rising demand and concerns about a shortage of LPG cylinders in Rajasthan, cyber fraudsters have intensified their efforts to deceive residents, prompting the Rajasthan Police to issue a statewide advisory.The Cyber Crime Branch has cautioned citizens against a surge in...

Phnom Penh, March 13 – The Cambodian government approved a draft law on combating online scams on Friday, which will impose severe penalties on masterminds, a minister said.The approval was made during a weekly Cabinet meeting, said Cambodia's Information Minister Neth Pheaktra."This law is...

Jaipur, March 12 The Rajasthan Police organized a special virtual awareness program on women's safety on Thursday, involving students and teachers from 820 colleges across the state.The program, held via video conferencing, focused on cybersecurity and the latest legal provisions related to...

Kathmandu, March 12 Sixteen Nepalese nationals who were trafficked to Cambodia under the false pretense of obtaining lucrative jobs were rescued and repatriated on Thursday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here.They were taken to Cambodia by various agents and employed in illegal...

Belagavi (Karnataka), March 10 A massive cyber fraud network, allegedly using 2,900 dummy bank accounts to funnel fraudulent transactions, has been uncovered, police said on Tuesday.According to police officials, cyber fraudsters are increasingly targeting unemployed youth and women by luring...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 7 The Kerala police on Saturday warned the public against cyber fraudsters sending fake notices in the name of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre to extort money from individuals and institutions.In a statement, the police said that the fraudulent notices are...

Washington, March 6: Artificial intelligence and deepfake technology are accelerating financial scams in the United States, lawmakers were told, as banks and credit unions warned that criminals are using increasingly sophisticated tools to impersonate victims, manipulate consumers, and steal...

DODA, March 5: The newly established Cyber Police Station has provided relief to victims of online fraud, handling over 700 complaints, with more than 400 cases resolved so far.SSP Sandeep Mehta urged the public to stay vigilant against online scams, including "Digital Arrest" frauds, and...

New Delhi, February 22 "Do not share your OTP, Aadhaar number, or bank account details with anyone. Most importantly, change your passwords regularly, just as you adapt your food and clothing with each season."This was the message delivered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his monthly...