It started with a message. A simple, unassuming text landed in the inbox of Arvind Sen, a Kolkata resident, at precisely 7:45 PM on a Wednesday night. “Dear Customer, your electricity connection will be disconnected tonight due to non-payment. Kindly clear your dues immediately. Click here to pay: [suspicious link].” Wednesday night. Arvind frowned. “Disconnected? […]
In recent years, there has been a huge surge in Mumbai cyber crime cases, showing just how vulnerable our digital financial systems are. This isn’t just a number; it’s a clear warning for everyone, from individuals to big companies. It’s time to take notice and protect ourselves before it’s too late! Latest Cyber Crime Cases
It was a typical afternoon in Lucknow. The streets bustled with the usual noise of the city—traffic, chatter, and the hum of daily life. But for the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF), today was anything but typical. Detective Vijay stood at his desk, scanning the latest cyber fraud cases that had landed on his
We hear about cyber frauds every day – fake investments, crypto scams, fraudulent job offers, and more. But there’s one common thread running through most of them: Telegram. Whether the scam starts there or eventually moves the victim onto the platform, Telegram scams in India are rising at an alarming rate, wiping out people’s savings
How often do you check your bank account balance? For most of us, it’s a quick check to see if our salary has been credited or to plan a weekend getaway and check our budget. Now what if, when you open your banking app with an expectation to see a familiar number, but instead, your
It all started with a simple job listing. “Government-backed opportunities available! Apply now for secure positions in the National Rural Development & Recreation Mission (NRDRM).” The advertisement looked official enough, complete with a polished website, government emblems, and an impressive list of vacancies. Rohan, a 27-year-old engineering graduate from Bhopal, found this Ad while scrolling
A 63-year-old businessman from Safdarjung Enclave, Delhi, was scrolling through social media when he saw an ad claiming rare antique coins could be worth a fortune. Although he wasn’t exactly looking to make money off his old coins but the Ad caught his attention. Curious, he decided to find out more. “Hello, sir. We are
It was just another regular morning for Anil Edwin, a government employee from Bhopal. He parked his car outside the office, walked in, and settled down with a steaming cup of chai. Just as he was about to start his day, his phone buzzed. A notification from his bank. “₹115 debited from your FASTag account.
It all started with a phone call that seemed too good to be true. “Sir, we are from the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC),” the voice on the line introduced itself. “We have a special reallocation scheme for industrial land, and you qualify. This is a rare opportunity.” For the businessman from
Renu Viswanath had never been one to take unnecessary risks. A retired school headmistress from Delhi, she lived a disciplined life, relying on her savings for a comfortable retirement. But one phone call changed everything. The Phone Call That Stole Her Life Savings “Ma’am, this is an urgent call from your bank. Your account will
Rahul was in the middle of a busy workday when his phone buzzed with a call from an unknown number. He almost ignored it, but picked up at the last second. “Rahul beta, I’m Tarun Mehta, your father‘s old friend,” the voice on the other end said warmly. “He told me if I ever needed
Diogjeron Santan Nazareth and his wife Flaviana had lived a life of quiet dignity. He was 82, she was 79, and the couple had no children. Together, they had built a peaceful world in Beedi, a small village in Karnataka’s Belagavi district. Retirement had been kind to them. But one phone call changed everything. “Sir,
