1+ week, 2+ day ago  (479+ words) In a proactive move against rising cyber fraud, Mumbai has witnessed a unique initiative where cyber teams are reaching out to citizens even before a crime occurs. The campaign is specifically targeting senior citizens living alone, who are considered highly…...

2+ week, 4+ hour ago  (310+ words) According to the complaint, the fraud took place on January 2, when the doctor attempted a routine transaction through a digital payment application. He received a notification claiming that his daily transaction limit had been exceeded, despite having conducted no prior…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (454+ words) Bengaluru: Senior citizens in Bengaluru are increasingly becoming prime targets for sophisticated online scams. The latest case involves a 94-year-old senior researcher who lost "4. 9 crore after fraudsters staged a fake "digital arrest." Claiming to be CBI and Ballari police officers,…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (291+ words) Gandhinagar | Gujarat has emerged as a major target for cybercriminals, with recent estimates indicating that nearly 1. 5 lakh people have fallen prey to online fraud over the past year. Alarmingly, around 45% of the victims are senior citizens, highlighting their growing vulnerability…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (730+ words) Cyber criminals in Telangana's capital Hyderabad have allegedly cheated three senior citizens of a total "4. 4 crore through different online fraud schemes. The cases involve investment fraud, a so-called digital arrest scam and a cryptocurrency trading fraud. The victims include three…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (348+ words) To tackle the growing menace, Kolkata Police has launched a 247 initiative titled "Digital Prahari. A dedicated toll-free helpline " 1800-345-0066 " has been activated, functioning alongside the national cybercrime helpline 1930. Police Commissioner Supratim Sarkar emphasised the importance of the "golden hour" in cybercrime…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (524+ words) The victim, a retired employee of a reputed scientific institution, resides in the Andheri (Juhu'Versova Link Road) area. According to investigators, the fraud began in October 2025, when the elderly man received a phone call from an unknown individual claiming to…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (278+ words) Hyderabad: The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has arrested six individuals in a coordinated inter-State crackdown on multiple high-value cyber fraud cases that together caused losses exceeding "16 crore to victims in Hyderabad. The arrests followed simultaneous raids in Kerala and…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (536+ words) The case came to light after the victim approached authorities over suspicious financial activity in his accounts. Preliminary inquiries indicate a carefully orchestrated scheme in which the fraudsters established credibility, maintained continuous contact and compelled transfers in the name of…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (466+ words) New Delhi | Special Report:" "In India, the digital arrest scam has moved far beyond being a mere online fraud technique. It has evolved into a highly organised and structured cybercrime model. The impact of this scam is not limited to…...