How an Online Fake Astrology App Tricked a Software Engineer Out of ₹12.21 Lakh
Vikram sat on his bed, staring at his phone screen. The ‘Divine Talk’ app had become his go-to refuge in the past few months. Work stress, family pressure, and the […]
Vikram sat on his bed, staring at his phone screen. The ‘Divine Talk’ app had become his go-to refuge in the past few months. Work stress, family pressure, and the […]
The phone rang. A number she didn’t recognize. She almost let it go, but something made her pick it up. “Ma’am, this is Inspector Sharma from Nashik Police,” the voice
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
In a shocking case of 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
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
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