Tag: #onlinescams
A Pune woman has become the latest victim of a rampant online share trading scam, losing a staggering Rs 3 crore after being lured in by a seemingly attractive offer on Instagram. This incident highlights a concerning surge in such frauds, prompting the Pune Police to warn citizens about this “epidemic.” The victim, a resident […]
Gurugram Police have successfully apprehended a cybercrime ring implicated in large-scale financial fraud exceeding ₹18 crore. This takedown underscores the pervasive threat of cybercrime and the necessity for robust cybersecurity measures. Modus Operandi of the Cybercrime Ring The investigation revealed a multifaceted approach employed by the perpetrators to defraud victims: Phone-Based Social Engineering: The group […]
India’s online payment landscape has witnessed a phenomenal rise, but a dark side lurks beneath its brilliance – financial fraud. A staggering ₹1.25 lakh crore has been lost to such scams over the past three years, according to the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C). This alarming trend necessitates a closer look at the evolving threats […]