Colonel (Retd.) Arun Malhotra had just finished his morning tea when his phone buzzed. A follow request on X (formerly Twitter) caught his attention. The name was familiar: Maye Musk X Officials. He clicked on the profile. Could it be Elon Musk’s mother? His curiosity got the better of him. Another request popped up almost […]
It started with a simple phone call. “Bhaiya, 5000 ka advance bhej do. Gaay kal subah delivery ho jayegi,” said the voice on the other end. Ramesh, a farmer from Maharashtra, had been searching for a good buffalo at a reasonable price. The online seller seemed legitimate, the pictures were real, and the deal was
Among many other investment options, cryptocurrency is one. Although it is legal, but is not regulated in India. Stil, many people opt for investing in cryptocurrencies because of their exciting opportunities. But many people look at it as a quick way to earn money and sometimes end up investing in fake cryptocurrencies, losing their hard-earned
Everything that glitters is not gold, and no investment scheme offers huge returns without risk. Yet, many people refuse to accept this reality, chasing easy money and falling victim to fraud. One such case unfolded in Sriganganagar, where eight fraudsters lured over 5,000 people into a fake cryptocurrency and forex trading scheme, robbing them of
An Aadhaar card bearing the name Mother Teresa, with a birth year of 1988 but featuring a blurred image of an elderly man around 80 years old, became the key to exposing a tractor loan scam that was spread across 6 different states. This elaborate fraud targeted financial institutions, insurance companies, and unsuspecting farmers, using
With the rise of AI and hacking techniques, fraudsters are becoming smarter, using more sophisticated methods than one can imagine. One such case was reported in Kolkata, where the resident was duped by a fake gas agency executive and lost ₹1.3 L in the fake gas subsidy scam. Here is the complete detail of how
Another shocking case of a fake loan scam was exposed by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch in Bhubaneswar. The investigation revealed a fraud worth ₹3.5 crore, leading to the arrest of five individuals. The scam began with the manipulation of property documents to avail a loan, and later misappropriation of the
Have You Lost Your Phone? Act Fast Before Scammers Strike! If your phone has been stolen, don’t wait, report it immediately to your local police station and bank to prevent financial fraud like the recent UPI hijack scam. Wondering What This Scam Is? In a shocking case, Delhi Police arrested two fraudsters involved in a
In a shocking case of a virtual credit card scam, a 53-year-old woman from Hyderabad fell victim to cybercriminals and lost ₹2.29 lakh. This incident highlights the increasing sophistication of fraudsters and the importance of staying vigilant against financial scams. How the Fraud Unfolded The victim received a phone call from a person posing as
In yet another digital scam, a 27-year-old man from Bandra became the victim of a fake iPhone gift scam that cost him ₹1.80 lakh. The man reported a case of phishing & unauthorised transactions. Scroll down to know how the scam was operated. How the Scam Unfolded On March 16, the victim placed an order
When we encounter a scam, we generally consider two things: either the person is not tech-savvy enough to identify the scam, or is not educated enough. But scams happening these days have proved both these points wrong. Almost every other day, we come across news where even youngsters and people with good tech understanding are
What if you’ve been studying for months, spending late nights and early mornings preparing for the MBA CET exam? This test is your ticket to getting into a top business school. You work hard, give your best effort, and hope your scores will reflect your dedication. But despite all your efforts, someone else manages to
