Cyber Fraud News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Centre issues alert about online booking scams impersonating pilgrim services
New Delhi, April 19: The Centre on Saturday alerted the public about online booking frauds, especially those targeting pilgrims and tourists across the country.
CBI clamps down on organised cybercrime, nabs 4 kingpins in digital arrest case
New Delhi, April 15: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), probing a case of digital arrests, nabbed four persons over their involvement in the cybercrime. The CBI team conducted extensive searches at multiple locations and arrested four 'kingpins', including two each from Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad.
Banks want power to freeze mule accounts to stop cyber fraud: Report
New Delhi, April 13: Banks have asked for the power to freeze bank accounts being used for cyber frauds without waiting for court or police approval, according to a report by a working group set up by the Indian Banks' Association (IBA).
Ayushmann Khurrana joins hands with Mumbai Police, shares tips to avoid online scams
Mumbai, April 10: Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has teamed up with Mumbai Police for their latest cybersecurity initiative to raise awareness about the rising threat of cybercrime.
J-K: Kashmir Cyber Police uncovers mule account network behind cyber frauds
Srinagar, April 6: Cyber Police Station Kashmir Zone, Srinagar, has unearthed a sprawling and sophisticated network involved in the creation and management of mule accounts, which have become critical tools in the execution of large-scale cyber fraud and financial crimes.
TN cyber security dept begins probe in Rs 31 lakh online fraud in Coimbatore
Chennai, April 3: The Tamil Nadu Cyber Security Department has launched a detailed investigation after two individuals in Coimbatore lost a combined total of Rs 31 lakh in separate cyber fraud incidents.
Gurugram Police unearths Rs 80.12 crore cyber crime fraud committed by 13 accused across India
Gurugram, April 2: The cyber crimes teams of the Gurugram Police have arrested 13 cyber criminals who defrauded people across India in 8,369 complaints worth Rs 80.12 crore, police said on Wednesday.
Telangana tops in cybercrime detection, recovery of lost phones
Hyderabad, March 28: Telangana Police have emerged as top performer in the country in cybercrime detection and lost mobile phone recovery.
Gurugram Police busts Rs 33.94 crore cyber crime fraud committed by 24 persons across India
Gurugram, March 26: Gurugram Police Cyber Crime teams have arrested 24 cyber criminals who defrauded people across India in 9,017 complaints worth Rs 33.94 crore, police said.
83,668 WhatsApp accounts used for Digital Arrest blocked: Home Ministry
New Delhi, March 25: The ‘Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre’ (I4C) set up by the Ministry of Home Affairs has identified and blocked more than 83,668 WhatsApp accounts and 3,962 Skype IDs used for Digital Arrest, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
NPCI in talks to remove 'pull transactions' on UPI to reduce digital frauds
Mumbai, March 18: In an effort to curb rising digital frauds, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is reportedly in early discussions with banks to eliminate 'pull transactions' on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
Hyderabad company almost loses Rs.1.95 crore after message from 'CMD'
Hyderabad, March 14: The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB), on Friday, prevented a cyber fraud of Rs 1.95 crore by acting swiftly to stop fraudsters from withdrawing money from a bank account, officials said.
Myanmar cyber fraud: Telangana probing trafficking of 24 persons from state
Hyderabad, March 12: The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) is conducting an investigation to identify those responsible for trafficking 24 persons from the state with fake job offers abroad
Digital arrest: Centre blocks over 3,962 Skype IDs, 83,668 WhatsApp accounts
New Delhi, March 12: The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has proactively identified and blocked more than 3,962 Skype IDs and 83,668 WhatsApp accounts used for Digital Arrest scams so far, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
Cyber fraud racket busted at Hyderabad, 63 working at fake call centre held
Hyderabad, March 6: The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has busted a major cyber fraud operation running out of a fake call centre here and arrested 63 individuals, most of them from the northeastern states.
Retired govt officer falls prey to digital arrest; robbed off Rs 10 lakh
Yadgir, Feb 18: A retired state government employee fell victim to cybercriminals and was robbed of Rs 10 lakh after being digitally arrested for 12 days in Karnataka's Yadgir district, police said on Tuesday.
Bihar govt to deactivate over 27 lakh SIM cards in next three months
Patna, Feb 12: In a major crackdown on cybercrime, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has decided to deactivate more than 27 lakh SIM cards in Bihar over the next three months.
Retired coal company officer digitally arrested for 11 days, loses Rs 2.27 crore
Ranchi, Jan 14: A retired officer of a coal company in Ranchi, Jharkhand, has fallen victim to an elaborate cyber scam, losing Rs 2.27 crore over 11 harrowing days. The criminals, posing as officials, digitally coerced him into transferring his life savings to eight different bank accounts.