cyber scam

Epstein Files Sex Scandal: WhatsApp, Telegram Links Can Hack Phones, Empty Your Bank Accounts; What To Do If You Clicked Suspicious Link

Epstein Files Sex Scandal: The term “Epstein files leaked” is often misleading. These are mostly officially released court documents, emails, photos, and FBI records related to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking cases, not secret leaks.  

Dec 23, 2025, 20:18 PM IST

Viral '19-Minute Video' Link Is Malware Designed To Steal Your Bank Balance | Here's How

Cyber criminals are using the trending '19-Minute Video' link on Instagram and X to deploy malware and steal your banking credentials.

 

Dec 04, 2025, 09:43 AM IST

Instagram Viral 19-Minute Video: Did The Girl Die By Suicide? Fact Check Reveals Shocking Truth Behind Claim

Viral Videos 19 Minutes Video YouTube: Fact check confirmed the girl in the viral 19-minute video did not die by suicide; the claim is misinformation based on misidentified footage. Officials warned against scams, deepfakes, and targeting innocent women.

 

Dec 03, 2025, 08:46 AM IST

Diwali Sale Scam Alert: How To Protect Yourself From Online Shopping Frauds This Festive Season

Diwali Sale Scam Alert: Online scams increase during Diwali sales as fake websites and offers try to trick shoppers. Stay safe by shopping only on trusted sites, checking links carefully, and never sharing your personal or bank details with strangers.

Oct 12, 2025, 13:26 PM IST

Personal Banker of DBS Bank Arrested For Cyber Fraud In Gurugram

So far the Gurugram police have arrested 23 bank officials till now who were allegedly involved in cyber fraud.

Dec 13, 2024, 17:01 PM IST

Naked-Chat Blackmail: 55 Men, 4 Women Fell Prey To Video Chat Scam, Made To Pay Rs 2 Cr As Sextortion; Caution For Indians

Sextortion is a type of cyber abuse in which a cybercriminal uses social media platforms, instant messaging apps, SMS, online dating apps, porn sites, and other channels to entice victims into private video/audio chats where they are forced to pose nude or provide explicit pictures. 

Oct 22, 2024, 12:47 PM IST

Cybercrime: Scammers Dupes Muzaffarpur Businessman Of Rs 89.90 Lakh; Know How To Be Safe

To avoid cyber scams, one should use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, avoid suspicious links, keep software updated, and be cautious with personal information. It’s important to note that TRAI does not make such calls.

Jul 27, 2024, 17:35 PM IST

Cyber Fraudsters Scam Bengaluru Man Of Rs 2.24 Crore By Posing As Officials

In the case of Kumarasamy Sivakkumar, the scammers contacted him over several days, from March 18 to March 27, claiming to be officials from the Customs Department.

Apr 12, 2024, 12:11 PM IST

MBA Student Allegedly Duped Of Rs 23 Lakh In Cryptocurrency Investment Scam

The scammer enticed the student with promises of lucrative returns through a cryptocurrency scheme.

Apr 10, 2024, 17:17 PM IST

Delhi Police Shares Easy Tricks To Spot Fake Online Banking Messages

Clicking on the fake links redirects users to web pages that mimic real bank websites, prompting them to enter their account numbers and passwords.

Apr 06, 2024, 15:30 PM IST

ICICI Bank Customers Alert! Bank Issues Warning On Online Fraud

ICICI Bank has underscored the importance of cautious behavior, urging its clients to exercise vigilance in their online activities.

Apr 04, 2024, 19:49 PM IST

Online Promises Turn Sour: Navi Mumbai Man Duped Of Rs 10.13 Lakh In High-Return Scam

They tempted him with the promise of high returns for completing some online prepaid tasks.

Feb 04, 2024, 14:59 PM IST

Bengaluru Shopkeeper Falls Victim To Cashback Scam, Loses Rs 95,000

This time, a 49-year-old shopkeeper in Bengaluru faced a nightmare after seeking cashback for his transactions.

Jan 20, 2024, 15:32 PM IST

Online Investment Fraud: Union Bank Manager Falls Victim To Scam, Loses Rs 21 Lakh

The scammers, posing as group members, shared fabricated success stories and lured her with promises of VIP services in online trading.

Jan 17, 2024, 21:21 PM IST

Online Scam Preys On Mumbai Senior Citizen, Resulting In Rs 4.4 Lakh Loss

Shenoy, residing in Juhu, tried to book tickets through the popular Skyscanner website. However, the scammers had deviously replaced the legitimate contact number on the site with their own.

Dec 31, 2023, 16:28 PM IST

Indian Government Takes Action Against 100 Investment Scam Websites

The MeitY press release highlighted the collaborative efforts to curb these fraudulent activities that exploit innocent citizens.

Dec 06, 2023, 14:41 PM IST

Delhi: Woman Falls Victim To Online Dating Scam, Loses Rs 6 Lakh To Fake Merchant Navy Officer

In a recent incident in Delhi, a 32-year-old woman fell victim to a scam, losing Rs 6 lakhs to a fraudster posing as a merchant navy officer from Sweden.

Dec 04, 2023, 15:05 PM IST

Bengaluru Infosys Employee Falls Victim To Rs 3.7 Crore Scam: Here's How

The scammer went on to claim that a money laundering case was linked to the victim's Aadhar card details.

Dec 02, 2023, 16:12 PM IST

Mangaluru Victim Loses Rs 25 Lakh In Fake Trading's Mirage

To gain the victim's trust, they initially assigned simple tasks and paid him for completing them.

Nov 19, 2023, 12:47 PM IST