Online fraud

How a man lost RS 59 lakh in ‘Skype and WhatsApp video calls’ scam

A Bengaluru man has fallen victim to a sophisticated online scam, losing Rs 59 lakh. The scammers, who spoke fluent…

2 months ago

Kerala woman loses Rs 12 lakh to custom fraud: Government shares biggest tip to spot such online custom frauds

Scammers keep finding new ways to trap people and steal money from their bank accounts. One of the most prevalent…

3 months ago

Man loses 94 lakh to trading scam that started on this WhatsApp group

Online trading scams are a growing threat, preying on people's desire to invest and potentially make a profit. A 48-year-old…

5 months ago

Noida man loses Rs 20 lakh in ‘hotel rating on Google Maps scam’, alleges receiving death threats

A Greater Noida resident fell victim to a work-from-home scam involving rating hotels on Google Maps. The victim, Sandeep Kumar…

5 months ago

Senior citizen duped of ₹8 lakh in `gift fraud’

A 68-year-old tution teacher here was allegedly cheated of more than ₹8 lakh by a fraudster who befriended her on…

5 months ago