Scam Alert! THESE are the 10 ways scamsters can drain your bank account
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Scam Alert! THESE are the 10 ways scamsters can drain your bank account

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Cybercrime tricks: With the rising number of cybercrimes in the country, India's largest bank, the State Bank of India, has issued an advisory outlining possible ways in which fraudsters can trick customers. 10 common cybercrime tricks TRAI Phone Scam: Some fraudsters may threaten to suspend your mobile services over allegations of illegal activities or KYC non-compliance. Get rich quick trading: Several social media ads may claim high returns on specific stock investments. Easy tasks online jobs for big rewards: Fraudsters may offer high sums of money as remuneration for simple tasks.

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Bengaluru engineer scammed of ₹11.8 crore in 'digital arrest' scam, duped by fake police, CBI officers over Skype
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22 hours, 21 minutes ago

Bengaluru engineer scammed of ₹11.8 crore in 'digital arrest' scam, duped by fake police, CBI officers over Skype

Hindustan Times  

A Bengaluru software engineer, 39, from GKVK Layout, near Hebbal, recently became a victim of a digital arrest scam, losing a staggering ₹11.8 crore. Digital arrest of Ahmedabad man uncovers Taiwanese-linked racket: Police According to Times of India report, the incident, which unfolded between November 25 and December 12, was reported to the North-East Cybercrime, Economic offences, Narcotics police. The …

Bengaluru woman duped of ₹30 lakh in ‘digital arrest’ scam; forced to break FDs and empty bank accounts: Report
1 day, 1 hour ago

Bengaluru woman duped of ₹30 lakh in ‘digital arrest’ scam; forced to break FDs and empty bank accounts: Report

Hindustan Times  

In yet another case of “digital arrest,” a 46-year-old homemaker from Indiranagar, Bengaluru, was conned out of over ₹30 lakh by fraudsters impersonating officials from the Central Bureau of Investigation and Mumbai police. According to a report by Deccan Herald, the scammers held her under a fabricated “digital arrest” for 11 days, orchestrating an elaborate cyber scam. Fake calls from …

TN Cyber Crime Investigation Centre arrest four for Rs 1.65 crore online scam
6 days, 5 hours ago

TN Cyber Crime Investigation Centre arrest four for Rs 1.65 crore online scam

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Four men who were involved in an online investment scam were arrested by the State Cyber Crime Investigation Centre on December 6 and 7. The arrested include two mule account holders, a face-to-face agent, and an agent directly working in a scam compound in Cambodia. According to the police, the victim, a 67-year-old retired government employee residing in Chennai, …

Gujarat police bust cyber fraud network, arrest eight as Rs 50 crore routed through 42 bank accounts
1 week, 1 day ago

Gujarat police bust cyber fraud network, arrest eight as Rs 50 crore routed through 42 bank accounts

India TV News  

The Gujarat police have succeeded in exposing an elaborate so-called underground network that had run several accounts for parking cyber fraud money and arrested eight individuals. The inspection of 42 out of approximately 200 suspect bank accounts revealed an astonishing amount, which is around Rs 50 crore deposited from cyber scam victims. The admission of the principal accused in Ahmedabad …

Bengaluru senior citizen falls prey to ‘digital arrest’ scam, loses ₹1.94 cr saved in fixed deposit: Report
1 week, 1 day ago

Bengaluru senior citizen falls prey to ‘digital arrest’ scam, loses ₹1.94 cr saved in fixed deposit: Report

Hindustan Times  

A 68-year-old man in Bengaluru fell victim to an organised cyber scam, losing ₹1.94 crore from his fixed deposit after being held under "digital arrest" for seven days. The scammers, pretending to be Mumbai crime branch officers, accused the senior citizen of involving in a money laundering case linked to Naresh Goyal, the founder of Jet Airways. The fraudsters had …

Cyber fraud: Lucknow police recover, return ₹19 lakh to online scam victim
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1 week, 2 days ago

Cyber fraud: Lucknow police recover, return ₹19 lakh to online scam victim

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW The cybercrime cell of the Lucknow police on Saturday helped a state capital resident Amit Gupta get back ₹19 lakh out of ₹ 28.7 lakh that he lost in a cyber fraud on the promise of earning huge profits from trading in the stock market between May and July earlier this year. The cyber frauds, impersonating as representatives of …

Senior citizen from Bengaluru loses Rs 1.94 crore from his fixed deposit after getting WhatsApp video call
1 week, 4 days ago

Senior citizen from Bengaluru loses Rs 1.94 crore from his fixed deposit after getting WhatsApp video call

India Today  

Digital arrest cases have become a significant cyber menace in India. The latest victim of such fraud is from Mumbai, where a 68-year-old senior citizen was reportedly swindled out of Rs 1.94 crore from his fixed deposit. According to a report by Deccan Herald, the incident began on November 30 when the victim received a WhatsApp video call from an …

Digital arrest scam: IT professional kept under ‘digital arrest’ for over a week in Coonoor, defrauded of ₹16 lakhs
1 week, 4 days ago

Digital arrest scam: IT professional kept under ‘digital arrest’ for over a week in Coonoor, defrauded of ₹16 lakhs

The Hindu  

Scammers pretending to be cyber crime police defrauded an IT professional in Coonoor of ₹16 lakhs in cash, falsely stating that she had been under ‘digital arrest’, and not allowing her to leave her home for over a week, the police have said. A few minutes later, the woman received a call on a video calling application from people claiming …

Digital arrest scam rising in India: Here is how to protect yourself and everything else you need to know
1 week, 5 days ago

Digital arrest scam rising in India: Here is how to protect yourself and everything else you need to know

India Today  

Imagine this – You are busy completing your daily chores when suddenly you receive a call from an unknown person. Unfortunately, this has been the reality for many individuals who fell victim to the "digital arrest" scam, losing significant amounts of money to fraudsters posing as senior officials. These digital scams, particularly the digital arrest scam, are targeting individuals across …

Hyderabad’s ₹5.66 crore ‘digital arrest’ scam shines spotlight on vulnerabilities in Indian banking
1 week, 5 days ago

Hyderabad’s ₹5.66 crore ‘digital arrest’ scam shines spotlight on vulnerabilities in Indian banking

The Hindu  

A 69-year-old mother of two from Hyderabad’s Basheerbagh lost a staggering ₹5.66 crore in a ‘digital arrest’ scam. Senior officers from various Indian banks, cybersecurity experts and law enforcement officials pointed to the lack of standardised systems to identify patterns of fraudulent transactions and called for overhaul in customer verification across banks. Director of Telangana Cyber Security Bureau Shikha Goel …

Cyber Crime Wing of Tamil Nadu police warns of new UPI scam
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Cyber Crime Wing of Tamil Nadu police warns of new UPI scam

The Hindu  

The Cyber Crime Wing of the Tamil Nadu Police has issued an alert regarding a new scam that targets mobile money-users. Known as the ‘Jumped Deposit’ scam, this fraudulent method exploits users’ trust to execute unauthorised withdrawals through Unified Payments Interface. The Cyber Crime Wing has advised people receiving such suspicious deposits to wait for about 15-30 minutes before checking …

CBI Searches 10 Locations in Delhi in Cyber Fraud Case
2 weeks, 5 days ago

CBI Searches 10 Locations in Delhi in Cyber Fraud Case

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation today conducted searches at 10 locations in Delhi and surrounding areas in connection with an on-going investigation of a transnational cyber enabled fraud case involving large-scale financial scams. The CBI registered the said case under Sections 403 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 66D of the Information Technology Act, 2000, …

Pune man gets call for his involvement in credit card fraud, loses Rs 28 lakh in scam
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Pune man gets call for his involvement in credit card fraud, loses Rs 28 lakh in scam

India Today  

In the past few months, there has been a sharp rise in cases of online scams in India. In this scam, fraudsters posing as fake police officials call victims, confine them to a room under the pretence of digital arrest, and instruct them not to communicate with anyone. The recently reported victim of this scam is a 76-year-old doctor from …

Delhi police crackdown on cyber fraud racket
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Delhi police crackdown on cyber fraud racket

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police has dismantled a major racket of cybercriminals who defrauded people to the tune of nearly Rs 20 crore by creating fake identity documents of non-existent individuals, established shell companies, opened current bank accounts, and rented out these accounts for fraudulent purposes. This syndicate had been providing access to multiple current bank accounts to unknown cyber fraudsters …

CBI raids 10 locations in Delhi-NCR to bust Rs 117-crore cyber fraud case
2 weeks, 6 days ago

CBI raids 10 locations in Delhi-NCR to bust Rs 117-crore cyber fraud case

India Today  

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday conducted raids at 10 locations in New Delhi and adjoining areas in connection with its ongoing investigation into transnational cyber-enabled financial frauds involving Rs 117 crore, officials said. “The investigation so far has revealed that fraudsters operating from overseas use digital platforms such as websites, WhatsApp, and Telegram to target victims in India," …

Government warns BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi Users to avoid calls from THESE numbers to avoid digital scams
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Government warns BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi Users to avoid calls from THESE numbers to avoid digital scams

India TV News  

Cybercrime is quickly increasing in India, with reports surfacing daily about victims losing large sums of money to scammers. These scammers often use tactics like threatening a "digital arrest" to instill fear and pressure individuals into transferring money. DoT and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India do not make these types of calls and have encouraged citizens to report suspicious …

Mumbai woman made to strip on pretext of ‘digital arrest’, duped of ₹1.8 lakh — Here’s what happened
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Mumbai woman made to strip on pretext of ‘digital arrest’, duped of ₹1.8 lakh — Here’s what happened

Live Mint  

In yet another incident, a Mumbai woman was made to strip and duped of ₹1.8 lakh by scamsters after they convinced the 26-year-old that she was under ‘digital arrest.’ The victim who resides in Borivali East, received a phone call on November 19 where the fraudsters claimed to be Delhi Police officers, NDTV reported. As the conversation followed, the scammers …

Hyderabad bank manager saves elderly couple from Rs 30 lakh cyber fraud
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Hyderabad bank manager saves elderly couple from Rs 30 lakh cyber fraud

India Today  

A branch manager at the State Bank of India’s Lothukunta branch in Hyderabad prevented a senior citizen couple from falling victim to a Rs 30 lakh cyber fraud on Friday. Naveen Kumar, the branch manager, acted promptly after noticing unusual behaviour from a 78-year-old customer who had come to close his Senior Citizen Savings Scheme account. When the customer denied …

Woman scammed of 26.33 lakh by ‘CJI Chandrachud’ in ‘digi-arrest’ case
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Woman scammed of 26.33 lakh by ‘CJI Chandrachud’ in ‘digi-arrest’ case

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: A 33-year-old resident of Chandivali, Powai, has been defrauded of ₹26.33 lakh by cyber fraudsters who brought the full weight of the ‘law’ to bear upon her, pressuring her into parting with her savings and investments. Woman scammed of 26.33 lakh by ‘CJI Chandrachud’ in ‘digi-arrest’ case The Cyber Police said things began to unravel for the victim on …

Mumbai woman forced to strip, cheated of Rs 1.78 lakh after digital arrest
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Mumbai woman forced to strip, cheated of Rs 1.78 lakh after digital arrest

India Today  

A 26-year-old woman in Mumbai was coerced into stripping during a video call and cheated of Rs 1.78 lakh after falling prey to a digital arrest scam by fraudsters posing as police officials. The fraudsters, using multiple phone numbers, threatened her with arrest and forced her to book a hotel room for a virtual interrogation. During the video call, the …

Two online cyber fraud cases reported in city
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Two online cyber fraud cases reported in city

Hindustan Times  

PUNE Two cases of online cyber fraud were lodged in the city on Thursday, said police. Two online cyber fraud cases reported in city A 28-year-old youth from Baner was defrauded of ₹10 lakh in a parcel fraud case and a case was lodged on November 27. In the first case, the victim received a call from Skype ID where …

IIT Bombay student gets call from fake telecom authority for his SIM, loses Rs 7.28 lakh
Top News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

IIT Bombay student gets call from fake telecom authority for his SIM, loses Rs 7.28 lakh

India Today  

India is grappling with the growing menace of cyber frauds, including digital arrest scams where fraudsters exploit digital platforms like WhatsApp to deceive unsuspecting victims. In a recent case of such an online scam, a student from IIT Bombay fell prey to scammers posing as fake Telecom Regulatory Authority of India officers and lost Rs 7.28 lakh. In the fake …

IIT student falls victim to Digital Arrest loses lakhs as fraudsters pose as TRAI officials
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

IIT student falls victim to Digital Arrest loses lakhs as fraudsters pose as TRAI officials

India TV News  

Recently, there has been an alarming rise in what is being called "digital arrests," where scammers trick people into believing they are in legal trouble online. The situation is particularly concerning because even a student from IIT Bombay, one of India's top engineering schools, was a victim of this scam. Recently, Prime Minister Modi has acknowledged the seriousness of digital …

India lost over ₹11,000 crore to cyber scams in first 9 months of 2024: Report
3 weeks, 5 days ago

India lost over ₹11,000 crore to cyber scams in first 9 months of 2024: Report

Hindustan Times  

India has endured a loss of around ₹11,333 crore to cyber scams in the first nine months of 2024, said a recent report. Stock trading frauds caused the maximum amount of loss, ₹ 4,636 crore from over 2 lakh complaints. Meanwhile, cases of digital arrests, which authorities have seen an uptick in, caused a loss of ₹1,616 crore from around …

IIT Bombay Student Duped Of Rs 7.29 Lakh In 'Digital Arrest' Scam
Top News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

IIT Bombay Student Duped Of Rs 7.29 Lakh In 'Digital Arrest' Scam

ABP News  

Mumbai: An IIT Bombay student lost Rs 7.29 lakh after a fraudster posed as a Telecom Regulatory Authority of India employee and coerced him into paying the money by intimidating him under the pretext of 'digital arrest', news agency PTI quoted police as saying. 'Digital arrest' is a new and growing form of cyber fraud in which fraudsters pose as …

Digital arrest scam: Ex Air Force employee made to travel from Faridabad to Bihar, bank account wiped clean
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Digital arrest scam: Ex Air Force employee made to travel from Faridabad to Bihar, bank account wiped clean

Hindustan Times  

Not just did this Faridabad man transfer all his money to someone he thought was a regulatory official, but also travelled all the way to Bihar on a train to repeat the same for another bank account before realising he was getting scammed and was put under ‘digital arrest’ - a cybercrime menace that has led to dozens of people …

IIT Bombay student gets fake threat of ‘digital arrest', loses ₹7 lakh
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

IIT Bombay student gets fake threat of ‘digital arrest', loses ₹7 lakh

Hindustan Times  

A student from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay became the latest victim of a growing cyber fraud known as "digital arrest," losing a staggering ₹7.29 lakh to a scammer posing as a Telecom Regulatory Authority of India employee. The caller posed as an employee of the TRAI and informed him that 17 complaints of illegal activities were registered against his …

Digital arrest scam: Alert SBI staff saves senior citizen in Hyderabad from ₹13 lakh fraud
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Digital arrest scam: Alert SBI staff saves senior citizen in Hyderabad from ₹13 lakh fraud

Live Mint  

An incident in Hyderabad has come to light where vigilant employees at a State Bank of India branch saved a senior citizen from being conned ₹13 lakh in a scam involving a so-called ‘digital arrest’. The senior citizen went to the SBI branch and told a bank staffer that he wanted to break fixed deposits to withdraw the money, the …

Mumbai senior citizen put under ‘digital arrest’, duped of Rs 3.8 crore: How to protect yourself from such scams
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Mumbai senior citizen put under ‘digital arrest’, duped of Rs 3.8 crore: How to protect yourself from such scams

Firstpost  

A 77-year-old woman from South Mumbai was kept under ‘digital custody’ for over a month by scammers who threatened her with arrest and duped her of Rs 3.8 crore. With cases of ‘digital arrest’ scams on the rise, it is important to understand what they are and how to protect yourself from such frauds Digital arrest is a fraudulent tactic …

As ‘digital arrest’ cases surge, know ways to detect a fraud attempt
4 weeks ago

As ‘digital arrest’ cases surge, know ways to detect a fraud attempt

Hindustan Times  

Multiple recent cases of ‘digital arrest’ have sparked concerns over the emerging cyber menace, in which people are exposed to losing their money to scamsters who play on fear and confusion of the potential victims by posing as regulatory officials. In most digital arrest cases, targets of scammers receive a call which claims they are involved in illegal activities. How …

India’s Scamdemic
1 month ago

India’s Scamdemic

New Indian Express  

The Psychology factor Cyber psychologist and psychotherapist Nirali Bhatia cites her own experience before diving into the psychology of the scammer and the victim. I shared this information on a WhatsApp group I am part of, and seven others responded saying they had received similar calls,” says the founder of Cyber B.A.A.P, an anti-cyber bullying platform. Through the experiences narrated …

Hyderabad Man Loses Rs 5 Lakh in Courier Scam
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1 month ago

Hyderabad Man Loses Rs 5 Lakh in Courier Scam

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A 44-year-old private company employee from the city was duped in a courier fraud. The caller told the victim that a parcel booked to his name from Mumbai to Singapore contained 150 strips of LSD. The caller then transferred the call to a person who posed as an official from Mumbai narcotics department who directed the victim to install …

Kerala cybersecurity student foils fraud bid against father, lodges police complaint
1 month ago

Kerala cybersecurity student foils fraud bid against father, lodges police complaint

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A cybersecurity student outsmarted a group of scammers who attempted to scam his father by posing as officials from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Tuesday. The scammers had contacted the father of Ashwaghosh Saindhav, 21, the student, claiming that a SIM card issued in his name was being used for cybercrimes. Claiming urgency, they instructed Ashwaghosh to …

Digital arrest: Man from Assam held for swindling Rs 92 lakh
1 month ago

Digital arrest: Man from Assam held for swindling Rs 92 lakh

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: A 38-year-old man from Assam was arrested by the cyber crime wing of the Central Crime Branch Chennai on charges of swindling Rs 92 lakh from a central government employee in a digital arrest scam. The caller claimed that the victim’s Aadhaar-linked mobile number was involved in money laundering and an arrest warrant was issued against him. The police …

7 Smart tips for a safer online shopping experience in India
1 month ago

7 Smart tips for a safer online shopping experience in India

India TV News  

With the growing popularity of online shopping in India, everyone is making online payments for cashless shopping. But with the strength of online shopping, the customers will have to be assured about safer transactions, as hackers and scammers are already actively tracking your moves, waiting for one mistake which could be an opportunity for them to steal from you. Use …

Bengaluru woman duped of ₹1.1L in fake child pornography cybercrime scam: Report
1 month ago

Bengaluru woman duped of ₹1.1L in fake child pornography cybercrime scam: Report

Hindustan Times  

A 31-year-old woman fell victim to a cybercrime scam, losing over ₹1.1 lakh after being falsely accused of uploading child pornography, reported The Times of India. The caller, claiming to be a representative from her mobile service provider, alleged that a SIM card linked to her Aadhaar card was used to upload illegal content online. In a similar incident, A …

Gang behind ‘digital arrest’ busted, 2 held
1 month ago

Gang behind ‘digital arrest’ busted, 2 held

Hindustan Times  

Punjab Police have arrested two Assam-based men for their alleged involvement in cases of “digital fraud”. Digital arrest refers to a cyber scam where fraudsters, posing as law enforcement officials, deceive victims into believing they have committed a serious crime and must stay visible online until their demands are met, exploiting fear to extort money. The matter came to light …

Cyber fraudsters pose as cops, con 73-yr-old of ₹24L in Ludhiana
1 month, 1 week ago

Cyber fraudsters pose as cops, con 73-yr-old of ₹24L in Ludhiana

Hindustan Times  

Unidentified cyber fraudsters posing as cops allegedly duped a retired Merchant Navy engineer of ₹24.2 lakh, officials said. They said the fraudsters put up an elaborate hoax, claiming the victim was implicated in child pornography and money laundering cases. Singh said that despite his initially resistance, he was persuaded after the fraudsters staged a convincing video call. The caller said …

Eight arrested in Mumbai share trading scam involving illegal SIM cards
1 month, 1 week ago

Eight arrested in Mumbai share trading scam involving illegal SIM cards

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Mumbai Central cyber police have arrested eight individuals, including six mobile service provider employees and two shopkeepers, in connection with a cyber fraud scheme that deceived numerous people through fraudulent share market investments. The Mumbai Central cyber police have arrested eight individuals, including six mobile service provider employees and two shopkeepers, in connection with a cyber fraud scheme. …

Rs 111 crore, 623 bank A/Cs, 25 arrests: The cyber-fraud that stunned Surat police
1 month, 1 week ago

Rs 111 crore, 623 bank A/Cs, 25 arrests: The cyber-fraud that stunned Surat police

India Today  

The Surat police have busted a major gang laundering money extorted from victims of ‘digital arrest’ around the country and even overseas. The police detected that lakhs of money parted with by cyber-fraud victims were first landing in a ‘mule account’, functional on ‘rooted devices’ operated from outside India. From Mota Varachha and Sarthana areas of Surat, the police recovered …

How social engineering scamsters have weaponized fear of the CBI, ED to defraud victims
1 month, 1 week ago

How social engineering scamsters have weaponized fear of the CBI, ED to defraud victims

Live Mint  

Oswal’s ordeal began on the afternoon of 27 August, with an innocuous phone call. Subsequent calls from people posing as CBI or Enforcement Directorate officials accuse them of involvement in a money laundering or narcotics case, and once the victims are on the defensive, place them in “digital custody". “Cyber frauds have risen because fraudsters have cracked the social engineering …

Beware! New scam using TRAI’s name could drain your bank account
1 month, 1 week ago

Beware! New scam using TRAI’s name could drain your bank account

India TV News  

Cybercrime has been rapidly growing in the Indian market, with scammers experimenting with various tactics to defraud people of their hard-earned income. Cybercrime on the rise: TRAI issues warning TRAI has warned the public about this scam which has been pacing up, and has been urging people to report such calls on the ‘Chakshu’ portal. The scam often starts with …

X User Counters Digital Arrest With His Smartness, Records It Live — WATCH
1 month, 1 week ago

X User Counters Digital Arrest With His Smartness, Records It Live — WATCH

ABP News  

The episodes of scams and frauds have been increasing recently and especially one in particular i.e., digital arrest is becoming more and more common these days. The episode started with a user named Vijay Patel getting a call from an unknown number informing him that his mobile numbers would be blocked in the next four hours as they were being …

BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi users attention! TRAI warns of new scams targeting mobile users
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi users attention! TRAI warns of new scams targeting mobile users

India TV News  

Cybercrimes are becoming a significant issue in India, with scammers tricking people out of large sums of money. Rising Digital Arrest in India India reported a financial loss of approximately Rs 120.3 crore due to a ‘digital arrest’ scam from January to April 2024, according to government data. Rajesh Kumar, CEO of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, noted that …

Bengaluru man arrested for running inter-state cyber scam racket, defrauding several of ₹2.3 crore: Report
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru man arrested for running inter-state cyber scam racket, defrauding several of ₹2.3 crore: Report

Hindustan Times  

A Bengaluru resident identified as Kumar Utlasar, aged 50, was arrested by the Goa Police cyber crime cell over an alleged investment scam involving ₹2.3 crore. Bengaluru has seen several cyber crime and cyber fraud related incidents of late, including courier scams, stock investment scams, and digital arrests. SP Rahul Gupta from the crime branch spoke to reporters about the …

Caught in a virtual web: The rise of 'digital arrest' scams in India
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Caught in a virtual web: The rise of 'digital arrest' scams in India

New Indian Express  

A sharp, official voice crackles through the line: "We are calling from the CBI. Digital arrests in India The term "digital arrest" refers to a growing scam in which cybercriminals impersonate law enforcement officials or government agencies, such as the state police, Enforcement Directorate, Central Bureau of Investigation, or Narcotics Control Bureau. Since January 2024, over 92,334 instances of ‘digital …

Cyber Criminals Put Retired Banker Under 'Digital Arrest' in Uttar Pradesh, Convincing Him to Transfer Rs 1 Crore
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cyber Criminals Put Retired Banker Under 'Digital Arrest' in Uttar Pradesh, Convincing Him to Transfer Rs 1 Crore

Deccan Chronicle  

Cybercriminals in Uttar Pradesh are using the tactic of digital arrest to target elderly citizens, tricking them into transferring large sums of money. The police have received numerous reports of this nature, with more than 38.85 lakh calls registered by the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal between January 2022 and August 2024. The criminals operate from multiple fronts, including bogus …

Eight Arrested in Digital Arrest Scams, Fresh Advisory Issued
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Eight Arrested in Digital Arrest Scams, Fresh Advisory Issued

Hindustan Times  

Eight persons have been arrested in a cybercrime case known as 'digital arrest' in India. The case involves various digital arrest scams committed to defraud money to the tune of ₹159 crore from victims across the country. The fraudsters obtained hundreds of SIM cards, allegedly linked to shell companies' bank accounts, and also used these SIM cards to create fake …

Cyber Criminals Nabbed in Chandigarh: Two Arrested for ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cyber Criminals Nabbed in Chandigarh: Two Arrested for ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam

Hindustan Times  

Two persons have been arrested in Chandigarh in a joint operation between the Cyber crime police station in Chandigarh and the Chennai police. The duo was involved in opening and arranging multiple mule bank accounts, which were further handed over to other criminals on commission basis for felicitating transactions of cheated money.

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