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Kolkata Loses ₹482 Crore to Cyber Fraud in Two Years; 80% Victims Senior Citizens

Kolkata Loses ₹482 Crore to Cyber Fraud in Two Years; 80% Victims Senior Citizens3+ hour, 48+ min 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…...

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Mumbai Senior Citizen Duped of ₹1.27 Crore in ‘Digital Arrest’ Cyber Fraud

Mumbai Senior Citizen Duped of ₹1.27 Crore in ‘Digital Arrest’ Cyber Fraud1+ week, 3+ day 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…...

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the420.in > hyderabad-cyber-fraud-digital-arrest-ipo-scam-16-crore-arrests

Hyderabad Police Bust ₹16-Crore Cyber Fraud Network, Six Arrested

Hyderabad Police Bust ₹16-Crore Cyber Fraud Network, Six Arrested2+ week, 1+ day 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…...

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Senior Citizen in Navi Mumbai Duped of ₹4 Crore in Elaborate Cyber Fraud

Senior Citizen in Navi Mumbai Duped of ₹4 Crore in Elaborate Cyber Fraud3+ week, 3+ day 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…...

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the420.in > india-digital-arrest-scam-parliamentary-data-cyber-fraud-awareness

‘Digital Arrest’ Cases Triple in 2 Years: ₹2,000 Crore Lost in One Year The Full Truth And 10 Ways To Stay Safe

‘Digital Arrest’ Cases Triple in 2 Years: ₹2,000 Crore Lost in One Year The Full Truth And 10 Ways To Stay Safe1+ mon, 2+ 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…...