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Mumbai: 71-year-old woman loses Rs 2.15 lakh to cyber fraud
The victim was trying to reach out to a repair service using Google search; the accused asked her to share her mobile phone screen
23 March,2025 09:21 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Mumbai Police save Rs 1.49 crore from cyber frauds in past 24 hours
According to the police, on Friday, various complaints were received through the 1930 helpline, primarily involving investment frauds, share trading scams, fake online shopping, and WhatsApp impersonation frauds
22 March,2025 05:21 PM IST | Mumbai | Asif Rizvi
Thane man cheated of Rs 67.65 lakh in online share trading fraud
The police registered a first information report (FIR) under relevant provisions of the Information Technology (IT) Act on Thursday and have identified three persons involved in the fraud only through their mobile phone numbers
22 March,2025 12:28 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Gadchiroli Police launches ‘Cyber Doot’ mobile van for awareness on cyber crime
The police officials said that the Cyber Doot' is new initiative to raise awareness about cyber crime in the region
12 March,2025 10:32 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Thane senior citizen loses over Rs 47 lakh in online share trading fraud
A 66-year-old man from Thane was duped of over Rs 47 lakh in an online share trading scam. Fraudsters lured him with promises of high returns, leading him to make multiple transactions before realising the fraud. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
08 March,2025 10:35 AM IST | Mumbai
Cops file FIR against fraudsters for creating fake links of HSRP registration
The incident came to light after an Assistant Transport Commissioner-rank officer approached the South Region Cyber police station in Mumbai on Wednesday with a complaint against unidentified cyber fraudsters, an official said
06 March,2025 10:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
No more bureaucratic delays! New helpline to aid cyberbullying victims
Trained counsellors to provide guidance, direct intervention through law enforcement agencies. Maharashtra Cyber, under ADGP Yashasvi Yadav (IPS), has extended full support to this initiative, emphasising the need for stronger action against digital crimes
06 March,2025 02:55 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
NRI doctor duped of Rs 9.7 lakh in online bank fraud
The doctor returned to India on February 19 and filed a complaint with the Bandra Cyber Cell on February 25
03 March,2025 10:04 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Mumbai: How fake stock trading apps are trapping investors on WhatsApp
Luring stock market investors through fake apps via WhatsApp is big – and dirty – business. Yet, hundreds still fall for it. Sunday mid-day finds out why
02 March,2025 07:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
Mumbai: The double life of a cybercriminal
Shocked friends of 21-year-old woman from Cheeta Camp arrested in R80.5 lakh cyber fraud say they thought she was just another regular call centre worker
28 February,2025 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva Agashe