Another online gaming fraud, but this time on a massive scale! A ₹95 crore online gaming scam involving ‘Cricket Buzz’ has come to light, tricking people into depositing money they could never withdraw. Here’s how the police uncovered it. What the Police Uncovered? It all started with a gaming app called Cricket Buzz, which promised […]
Scammers never run out of tricks, do they? This time, they went after something as basic as a gas connection! A woman in Kalyanpur lost ₹59,000 after calling what she thought was a legit service provider. To her surprise, it wasn’t. Here’s how the fraud unfolded and how you can avoid falling into the same
Digital arrest scams are increasing at an exponential level targeting elderly people because of less tech knowledge and awareness of such frauds. A similar scam happened with a resident of Chandigarh, Prabhas Chander Barman, who lost ₹10 lakh in one such scam. Here is the complete detail of the scam and ways of how to
Planning a vacation to some unknown destination is challenging and therefore most people prefer travel agencies to have a stress-free & seamless experience. But what if it gives you an opposite experience? This is something that happened in Kerala travel scam. A fake travel agency lured people by offering cheap travel packages, turning their dream
Dating apps promise love, companionship, and connection, but for some, they cause emotional distress and financial loss. In a shocking case from Noida, a man was blackmailed into paying ₹2 lakh after falling into a dating app scam. Here’s how it happened and how you can avoid such scams. How did the Scam Begin? It
In today’s digital world, your bank account security is only as strong as your awareness. A moment of negligence can cost you big, as scammers are now using sophisticated techniques to drain your account, without any OTP or PIN. Wondering how bank accounts are hacked? Let’s dive into the details to understand the different ways
A single phone call claiming a “hacked bank account” was all it took for a cybercriminal to steal ₹7.76 lakh from a city resident. The victim, Inderpal Singh from Guru Nanak Nagar, initially ignored the fraudster’s call, but moments later, he discovered that his account had been drained. This alarming case highlights how scammers manipulate
Fake calls, messages, and fraudulent schemes continue to fuel the rising cases of cyber fraud, causing distress to countless victims daily. In a recent case, an 86-year-old woman from South Mumbai was defrauded of over ₹20 crore. This incident sheds light on how fake call scams work, where fraudsters manipulate victims through fear and threats
With the rise of digital communication, scammers have found new ways to deceive unsuspecting individuals. One such case involves a businessman who fell victim to a sophisticated WhatsApp investment scam. What started as a small test investment quickly escalated into a massive financial loss. This blog sheds light on how the scam unfolded and the
Investing and trading are no more a hassle. With smartphones and easy internet access, people can trade from anywhere, anytime. However, with this easiness comes the danger of unauthorised & banned forex trading apps in India. Now, scammers generally promote these apps through flashy ads displaying high returns or guaranteed profits. But in reality, such
Have you ever spotted a trade in your account that you didn’t actually make? Or noticed your brokerage charges were higher than expected? If so, don’t brush it off; these could be warning signs of unauthorised trading by your broker or advisor. Such practices can cause serious financial losses, long disputes, and shake your trust
“I have a part-time work-from-home opportunity for you! No joining fees, and you can earn ₹15k-₹20k easily.“ Be honest! how many of you would at least click on this message? Most of you, right? That’s exactly how the Prepaid Task Scam begins. Scammers lure victims with unrealistic salaries and benefits, only to trap them into
