Scam
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CBI brings back Singapore scam accused absconding since 2013, arrests him at Delhi airport
India | Sep 10, 2026, 01:35 PM ISTCBI has brought Singapore scam accused Harnek Singh back to India after he remained absconding since 2013. Deported from the US, Singh was arrested at Delhi airport on September 9, 2026.
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Judiciary proactively tackling digital arrest scams instead of waiting for Parliament, says CJI Kant
India | Aug 30, 2026, 10:33 AM ISTChief Justice of India Surya Kant said the Indian judiciary has proactively tackled emerging fraudulent schemes such as digital arrest scams. He also highlighted due process, proportionality and the presumption of innocence in economic crime cases.
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Mumbai 'boss scam' exposes new cyber fraud tactic; employee duped of Rs 1.98 crore
Maharashtra | Aug 09, 2026, 11:54 AM ISTA Mumbai employee was allegedly duped of Rs 1.98 crore after cyber fraudsters used his company director's name and photo on WhatsApp to demand an urgent payment. Police later secured Rs 1.83 crore, around 92 per cent of the amount.
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Gujarat woman's weight loss dream turns into a Rs 1.77 crore scam; three held in elaborate fraud
Trending | Jun 30, 2026, 09:29 PM ISTSurat Cyber Crime Cell has arrested three people, including two women, for allegedly running a fake weight-loss medicine scam. Police say a Surat woman was duped of Rs 1.77 crore after fraudsters posing as doctors and dietitians gained her trust through social media.
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Do not pay to 'Unblock' your device: Government warns against Fake Cyber Crime websites
Technology | Jun 30, 2026, 07:04 PM ISTThe Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has warned citizens about fake websites impersonating the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. Cybercriminals are tricking users into paying fees to "unblock" their devices and stealing sensitive personal information.
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Government warns of new ‘Boss Scam’: Cybercriminals target CEOs and senior officials via WhatsApp
Technology | Jun 24, 2026, 01:57 PM ISTCybercriminals are reportedly sending malware-laden files and fake messages through email and WhatsApp to gain access to devices, WhatsApp accounts and financial systems, potentially leading to large-scale 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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'200 Kg silver bricks, no receipt': Sindhi community raises questions over Ram temple donation
Jammu and Kashmir | Jun 24, 2026, 11:47 AM ISTBusinessman Raju V Manwani claims silver bricks donated on behalf of the Sindhi community were handed over to the temple trust without a receipt.
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'Boss Scam': All about the new cyber fraud targeting corporates and precautions listed by MHA
India | Jun 23, 2026, 02:58 PM ISTThis scam combines malicious software deployment with WhatsApp account hijacking to impersonate CEOs and senior executives. The criminals aim to trick subordinate finance teams into authorising high-value, fraudulent bank transfers.
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West Bengal: TMC leader Jahangir Khan's wife arrested for allegedly pelting stones at police
West Bengal | Jun 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ISTDiamond Harbour Police have arrested Sarina Bibi, wife of TMC Falta candidate Jahangir Khan, in connection with a police station violence case.
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WhatsApp to bring scam detection feature for Android: Suspicious messages may get warning alerts
Technology | Jun 03, 2026, 01:39 PM ISTIf WhatsApp detects a potentially suspicious message, users will be able to see a warning banner inside the chat window stating that the message could be a scam. Instead of automatically blocking the sender, WhatsApp will enable the users to decide how they want to proceed.
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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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Dating app breaching data! Hackers target Bumble, Match Group in major cyberattack before Valentines
Technology | Jan 31, 2026, 03:22 PM ISTSeveral popular dating platforms, including Bumble and Match Group, have reported cyberattacks ahead of Valentine’s Day. While companies claim user data remains safe, cybersecurity experts warn users to change passwords and enable two-factor authentication to avoid potential fraud.
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Traffic fine scam in India: Beware of Fake ‘Parivahan’ SMS targeting vehicle owners
Technology | Jan 22, 2026, 01:28 PM ISTA new cyber fraud involving fake traffic challan messages is targeting bike and car owners across India. Scammers are sending SMS alerts with fraudulent links that closely resemble official Parivahan websites, aiming to steal personal and banking details.
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These 5 everyday scams are trapping Indians: Here’s how to stay safe
Technology | Jan 15, 2026, 01:47 PM ISTOnline and offline scams are rising rapidly across India, targeting people through calls, messages, emails, and fake websites. From UPI fraud to job and banking scams, cybercriminals use fear and urgency to steal money and personal data.
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Kerala High Court orders vigilance probe into Rs 35 lakh 'ghee scam' at Sabarimala Temple
India | Jan 14, 2026, 10:15 AM ISTSabarimala Temple ghee scam: The court strongly condemned the lack of basic safeguards, such as stock verification during counter handovers, sloppy record-keeping, and belated fund deposits, all of which enabled rampant theft.
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Chandrababu Naidu gets clean chit by court in skill development 'scam' case; YSRCP fumes
India | Jan 13, 2026, 08:14 PM ISTNaidu, along with several others, had been named as accused in the case. The CID had filed a petition seeking to wind up the case, which the court formally accepted.
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Stock market scam alert: How Telegram ‘Trading Groups’ are trapping investors and stealing lakhs
Technology | Jan 04, 2026, 05:10 PM ISTTelegram-based stock market frauds have emerged as a major threat. In a recent case, a woman from Mumbai lost nearly Rs 4 lakh after being lured into a fake stock trading group on Telegram. What looked like a smart investment opportunity turned out to be a well-planned digital trap.
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New Year scam alert: Police warn against malicious greeting links on WhatsApp
Technology | Jan 01, 2026, 06:26 PM ISTWhile you're likely receiving plenty of New Year's greetings, be sure to exercise caution. Scammers are increasingly using these festive messages as a cover for digital fraud.