Fraud
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Online shopping nightmare! Man receives laundry soap instead of ₹35,000 smartphone
offbeat | Jun 25, 2026, 11:18 PM ISTA young man was left shocked after allegedly receiving a bar of laundry soap instead of a smartphone worth ₹35,000. The incident quickly gained attention online, with users sharing similar experiences and debating accountability in e-commerce deliveries.
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Rs 15,000 laptop deposits, unpaid salaries: Pune IT firm shuts overnight, leaves hundreds jobless
Maharashtra | Jun 03, 2026, 10:08 AM ISTThe company collected a security deposit of Rs 15,000 from interns and employees on the promise of providing laptops for work.
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Cyber fraud factory busted in UP's Kheri: 12 arrested, 1,500 SIM cards seized in massive crackdown
Uttar Pradesh | May 17, 2026, 10:57 PM ISTOfficials said the gang was running a well-organised system that used fake and benami bank accounts, SIM cards and digital wallets to support cyber fraud activities across different regions.
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‘ChiChi Call’ viral video scam: How Ghost File fraud is targeting social media users
Technology | Feb 23, 2026, 12:36 PM ISTThe ‘ChiChi Call’ viral video trend targeting Vera Hill is a Ghost File scam. Experts warn that fake links use SEO poisoning and phishing pages to steal personal data and spread malware across social media platforms.
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8th Pay Commission WhatsApp scam: I4C warns government employees against malicious APK files
Technology | Feb 14, 2026, 04:18 PM ISTI4C has warned government employees about a WhatsApp scam claiming to calculate salaries under the 8th Pay Commission. Fraudsters are sending malicious APK files to gain access to phones and drain bank accounts.
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Mumbai woman loses Rs 11 lakh in minutes: How e-SIM fraud can empty your bank account
Technology | Feb 12, 2026, 12:25 PM ISTA Mumbai woman lost Rs 11 lakh after cybercriminals carried out an e-SIM fraud. The Home Ministry’s I4C has warned users to stay alert as scammers use SIM swap tactics to gain access to bank accounts within minutes.
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Cyber fraud crackdown: Experts urge telecom firms to strengthen verification and aid probes
Technology | Feb 12, 2026, 08:18 AM ISTAt a national conference organised by the CBI and I4C, experts called on telecom service providers to strengthen customer verification and proactively assist investigative agencies to tackle cyber-enabled fraud and telecom misuse.
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Airtel launches AI-powered fraud alert system to prevent OTP banking scams
Technology | Feb 11, 2026, 02:45 PM ISTAirtel introduces an AI-powered fraud alert system to prevent OTP banking scams in real time. The feature detects risky calls and warns users instantly. Currently active in Haryana.
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RBI to compensate bank customers up to Rs 25,000 for digital fraud losses
Technology | Feb 06, 2026, 05:22 PM ISTRBI has announced compensation of up to Rs 25,000 for digital fraud victims, even if OTPs were shared. Paid from the DEA Fund, the relief is capped at once per customer, with account holders bearing 15 per cent of losses.
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Receiving silent calls? What they are and why you should block them?
Technology | Dec 16, 2025, 09:07 AM ISTThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently advised the public to be aware of silent calls and report them on the Sanchar Saathi portal. Here’s why these calls are harmful.
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Rs 54 crore silk dupatta scam shakes Tirumala Temple: Polyester shawls sold as 'pure silk' | Video
India | Dec 10, 2025, 11:35 PM ISTTTD Chairman Naidu announced that the Devasthanam Board has officially asked the Anti-Corruption Bureau to conduct a thorough criminal investigation into everyone involved. He emphasised that the trust is dedicated to maintaining transparency and will hold all responsible parties fully accountable.
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DND app can protect people from fraudulent calls and messages, says TRAI chief
Technology | Dec 05, 2025, 12:55 PM ISTAccording to the TRAI chief, blocking numbers locally will not halt spam calls; he therefore urged users to report the calls to their service providers or utilise the TRAI DND app for reporting.
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NPCI alert: New warning issued on 'Digital Arrest' scams: Here's what to do
Technology | Nov 09, 2025, 12:18 PM ISTThe NPCI has issued an advisory to help the public avoid "digital arrest" fraud, explaining exactly what steps to take if you receive such calls or messages. Anyone who receives these suspicious communications should strictly follow this guidance.
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TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee loses over Rs 56 lakh in cyber fraud; Kolkata police launch probe
Kolkata | Nov 07, 2025, 04:58 PM ISTCybercriminals reportedly used forged PAN and Aadhaar documents with a morphed photo to update KYC details and gain control of the account.
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BlackRock fraud: Indian-origin CEO accused of USD 500 million scam in US | All you need to know
World | Nov 01, 2025, 07:57 AM ISTA US based telecom businessman of Indian origin, Bankim Brahmbhatt, has been accused of carrying out a USD 500 million loan fraud linked to HPS Investment Partners, a lender backed by BlackRock.
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How cyber crooks stole Rs 1,000 crore from Delhiites in 2025: Police explain the fraud system
Technology | Oct 17, 2025, 06:11 PM ISTThe primary scams targeting innocent individuals are orchestrated by perpetrators largely based overseas, who use people in India to facilitate the crime.
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Mumbai businessman duped of Rs 58 crore in shocking 'digital arrest' scam
Maharashtra | Oct 16, 2025, 05:17 PM ISTMaharashtra digital arrest: In this case, the businessman and his wife were allegedly placed under such 'digital arrest,' prevented from communicating freely, and coerced into transferring Rs 58 crore through multiple Real-Time Gross Settlement transactions to 18 different bank accounts.
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Farhan Akhtar's mother's driver accused of Rs 12 lakh fuel card fraud in Mumbai
Maharashtra | Oct 04, 2025, 09:46 AM ISTInvestigations revealed that Naresh Singh had acquired the fuel cards from Farhan Akhtar’s former driver in 2022. He routinely swiped these cards at a petrol station on SV Road near Bandra Lake without actually refueling any vehicle.
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What is SIM farm like one found near the UN, and how does it threaten telecom networks?
Technology | Sep 24, 2025, 04:12 PM ISTThe US Secret Service has discovered massive SIM farms across New York that can be used to disrupt telecom services. Here’s how they work.
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Job scam in Maharashtra: Fake interview inside ministry, gang dupes youth of lakhs
Maharashtra | Sep 10, 2025, 08:17 AM ISTJob scam in Maharashtra: A Maharashtra gang duped job seekers with fake ministry interviews and hospital tests, conning youths of lakhs. Police have arrested one accused while the hunt for others continues.