In a heartbreaking incident that highlights the devastating consequences of cyber fraud, a 27-year-old man from Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, took his own life after losing money to an online scam. The Victim’s Struggle for Justice Abhishek Sood, the only son of his parents, helped his father run a small electrical shop. He had recently filed […]
Online gaming has become a popular pastime, and the industry has grown exponentially in recent years. This has attracted more players, along with scammers who see it as an opportunity to exploit them. Online gaming scams have been on the rise due to increased digital transactions and in-game purchases. Common scams include phishing, fake giveaways,
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
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
“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
Identity theft is not something that is limited to financial losses. It has a much bigger impact on your life. With different types of identity theft scammers use your data to execute crimes, and frauds, avail tax return benefits, and much more. The worst part is, that it takes so long to detect the scam
