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Mumbai: Crypto trail leads cops to cyber gang

Mumbai: Crypto trail leads cops to cyber gang

Cops nab fraudsters who laundered Rs 90 lakh into cryptocurrency for overseas kingpin

28 November,2024 07:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Retired air force officer in Faridabad duped of Rs 5 lakh through cyber scam

Retired air force officer in Faridabad duped of Rs 5 lakh through cyber scam

A retired air force officer from Faridabad lost Rs 5 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as TRAI and CBI officials. The scammers placed the victim under "digital arrest," coercing him into transferring money

27 November,2024 12:35 PM IST | Faridabad
Noida woman duped of Rs 34 lakh, gets fake ED notices in case of 'digital arrest

Noida woman duped of Rs 34 lakh, gets fake ED notices in case of 'digital arrest

The victim received a call form the fraudsters on around 10 pm on August 8, she said in her complaint. The Gautam Buddha cyber crime police station has registered a case and started investigation in the matter, Inspector-in-charge Vijay Kumar Gautam said

25 November,2024 09:05 AM IST | Noida | PTI
Are you protected from cyber fraud? Here’s how to stay safe

Are you protected from cyber fraud? Here’s how to stay safe

With cyber fraud cases soaring in Mumbai, the Cyber Cell shares vital tips to protect yourself from online scams. Are you prepared to defend your personal information?

13 November,2024 12:44 PM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai cyber police zero in on biggest digital scams, all you need to know

Mumbai cyber police zero in on biggest digital scams, all you need to know

Mumbai’s cyber police are intensifying their efforts to tackle rising online scams like stock market fraud and fake arrests, training officers and collaborating with tech platforms to safeguard citizens from digital threats.

13 November,2024 12:34 PM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai: MHADA techie loses Rs 3 lakh in digital arrest scam

Mumbai: MHADA techie loses Rs 3 lakh in digital arrest scam

Cyber fraudsters pose as Telecom Regulatory Authority of India officials, duping victim of Rs 3 lakh

13 November,2024 08:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
ED files charge sheet in digital arrest scam; I4C issues public advisory

ED files charge sheet in digital arrest scam; I4C issues public advisory

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a charge sheet against eight accused in a widespread digital arrest scam, with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) issuing a public advisory on how to identify and avoid these frauds.

03 November,2024 01:41 PM IST | New Delhi
Mumbai: Senior citizen placed under 'digital arrest' by online fraudsters

Mumbai: Senior citizen placed under 'digital arrest' by online fraudsters

As per the advisory of cyber-security agency CERT-In, a digital arrest is the one in which victims receive a phone call, an e-mail or a message claiming they are under investigation for illegal activities, such as identity theft or money laundering

29 October,2024 09:33 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Understanding digital arrest: How police are fighting against online fraud

Mid-Day Premium Understanding digital arrest: How police are fighting against online fraud

Mumbai Police cybercrime cell inspector Mangesh Bhor said in 2024 alone the 1930 cyber helpline of Mumbai Police has saved a total amount of Rs.114 crore, adding that the citizens are urged to report cyber frauds. 

10 October,2024 01:23 PM IST | Mumbai | Asif Rizvi
Digital arrest' scam: Lucknow doctor duped of Rs 2.8 crore by fraudsters

Digital arrest' scam: Lucknow doctor duped of Rs 2.8 crore by fraudsters

After realising that she was being scammed, the victim filed an FIR with the Lucknow cyber crime branch. After this, a case was registered, and the police have been investigating the matter

15 August,2024 07:43 AM IST | Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | ANI

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