Odisha doctor orders laptop online, gets marble slab

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Private hospital employee loses ₹2.8 lakh to online fraud

An electrician of a private hospital in Manipal lost ₹2.8 lakh to fraudsters, who made him transfer money to receive a gift from abroad. In the compliant to Udupi Town Police, the victim said he got message from an unknown person on instagram from the account ‘reta_wat’ in December 2024 and he started to interact with the person. The caller …

Victim Ita

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Businessman loses ₹1.28 lakh in shopping scam

The Hindu

A 50-year-old businessman was conned in an online shopping scam to the tune of ₹1.28 lakh after installing a malicious app sent by fraudsters posing as representatives from a popular retail chain. The scam began when the victim came across a social media The next day, he received a call, with the person claiming to be from the retail chain. …

Victim

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Court staff confiscate computers from TNHB office for not obeying order

The Hindu

Based on a sub-court order, court staff confiscated computers from Tamil Nadu Housing Board’s office here on Wednesday. But, as the third instalment amount of ₹1.82 lakh was delayed for several months, Mr. Jalal approached the court again in 2019. Despite the court ordering TNHB to pay the due amount immediately, TNHB did not heed to the court’s order. Sub-court …

Court Order Jalal Court Staff Tnhb Confiscated Computers Staff Confiscate

1 month ago

Bitcoin India Wallet and Exchange owner held for duping man of ₹8.5 lakh

The Hindu

The cybercrime unit of Hyderabad police on Saturday arrested a fraudster who duped a person of ₹8.5 lakh in a cryptocurrency fraud through his digital trading platform. Ltd., under the guise of a legitimate trading platform through Bitcoin India Wallet and Exchange application and website. The case came to light when a 35-year-old resident of Jubilee Hills lodged a complaint …

Bitcoin India Exchange Owner

1 month ago

Awaiting US parcel delivery, businessman loses ₹1.15 lakh

The Hindu

A businessman from Hyderabad lost ₹1.15 lakh to cyber fraudsters in a parcel scam. This time, the fraudster spun an alarming tale, claiming that the parcel contained $50,000 in cash - an illegal act that could land the victim in legal trouble. The police advised citizens that genuine courier services never demand unexpected payments over phone and that legal authorities …

Hyderabad Parcel

1 month, 1 week ago

Cyber fraud alert: Doctor duped of ₹15.50 lakh via fake trading app; here’s what happened

Live Mint

A doctor from Coimbatore has fallen victim to a sophisticated cyber scam, losing a staggering ₹15.50 lakh after clicking on a seemingly harmless YouTube link. Dr Karthik, an active stock market investor with a Demat account, was browsing investment-related content on YouTube when he stumbled upon a link promising exclusive trading insights. Upon clicking it, he was unwittingly added to …

App Cyber Dr Karthik Investment Link

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Swiggy Instamart glitch grants users up to ₹5 lakh ‘free cash’: ‘Someone is losing their job’

Hindustan Times

A viral Reddit post claims that Swiggy Instamart users unexpectedly received cash discounts ranging from ₹4,000 to ₹5,00,000, which they used to place successful orders. The post featured a screenshot with the caption, “Someone is definitely losing their job at Swiggy,” showing the platform's message: "Enjoy ₹5,00,000 free cash, applied on your order above ₹199." ?” Another speculated it was …

Reddit Users Swiggy Grants User

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Businessman conned of ₹1.41 lakh

The Hindu

A 27-year-old businessman from Hyderabad landed in a ₹1.41 lakh fraud in a case of excess delivery. The victim received a WhatsApp message from an unknown number with photographs of dry fruits along and an offer to sell them at exceptionally low prices. As the victim owns a dry fruit shop in Hyderabad, he was interested in the deal and …

Hyderabad Victim

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cyber Fraudsters Dupe Jodhpur Doctor Of Rs 63 Lakh With Fake Investment Scheme On WhatsApp

ABP News

Jaipur: A neurosurgeon from Jodhpur lost Rs 62.8 lakh to cyber criminals who lured him with promises of high returns on stock market investments, the police said. According to Bhagat Ki Kothi police station in-charge Rajiv Bhadu, the victim, Tejpal Fidoda, the son of Amar Singh and a resident of Krishna Nagar, received a link on January 3 that invited …

Doctor Whatsapp Bhagat Ki Kothi Ki Kothi Fidoda

2 months ago

Online shopping lands young woman in ₹1.48 lakh gift offer scam

The Hindu

A click on a fraudulent link while shopping online landed a 25-year-old woman from Hyderabad in an elaborate gift offer scam. The victim, who did not wish to be named, came across a fake ‘mcaffeine’ website while browsing Instagram four days ago. Meanwhile, the authorities issued a public advisory, warning online shoppers to remain cautious of fraudulent schemes exploiting e-commerce …

Otp

2 months, 1 week ago

iPhone scam in Bengaluru? Student looking to buy online loses ₹1 lakh to fraudster

Hindustan Times

A Bengaluru student fell victim to an elaborate online scam, losing nearly ₹1.1 lakh while attempting to purchase an iPhone from a popular marketplace. Representational image) The new cyber fraud scam makes people lose money almost daily due to bad investments The victim, identified as Riyan Hussain, 24, from RT Nagar, had been browsing listings for second-hand smartphones on January …

Scam Phone Hussain Iphone Riyan Bengaluru Student

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ludhiana: Doctor duped of ₹22k by cyber fraudsters

Hindustan Times

A doctor fell prey to cyber fraudsters, losing ₹22,699. The cyber crime police station, Ludhiana rural, have registered an FIR against unidentified accused and initiated an investigation. Complainant Navraj Singh of Salempur village in Jagraon said he runs his clinic. The complainant added that the caller asked him to make a transaction of a small amount to their account and …

Account Upi Caller

3 months ago

Chandigarh: Burglars make off with ₹4 lakh from Sector 10 house

Hindustan Times

Burglars made their way into a bungalow in Sector 10-A, making off with ₹4-5 lakh cash while owners of the house were abroad. The incident came to light when the homeowner, Harjot Singh, returned from a family vacation in Maldives on December 19, only to find his residence been broken into. Harjot Singh, a 33-year-old businessman, reported that his family …

Maldives Harjot Singh Singh Returned

3 months ago

Cash, jewellery worth ₹3 lakh stolen from PGI doctor’s home in Chandigarh

Hindustan Times

Unidentified burglars targeted a house in Sector 11-A, Chandigarh, while its elderly owner was away, making off with cash and jewellery worth over ₹3 lakh. The theft was discovered on Thursday evening when Dr Amit Arora, the victim’s son, visited the house after a two-day gap and found the locks broken. Inderjeet, the victim, had been in Dera Beas since …

House Arora Dr Arora

3 months, 1 week ago

'Shocked & Deeply Pained': Orissa High Court Summons Health Secretary Over Encroachment, Mismanagement At Paediatric Hospital

Live Law

The Orissa High Court has expressed shock over the 'distressing condition' in which the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Post Graduate Institute of Paediatrics is functioning and has asked the Secretary, Department of Health & Family Welfare of the State Government to personally appear to address the issue. It is strange that both the sides of the roads of the gates of …

Court State Report High Committee Dcp Collector

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Over 59,000 victims of online trading fraud in Odisha in six years: CM Mohan Majhi

Deccan Chronicle

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed on Monday that over 59,000 people in the state have fallen prey to online trading fraud in the past six years. Between 2019 and November 2024, the state registered 769 cases of online trading scams, affecting 59,437 individuals. The Economic Offences Wing of the Odisha Police also reported significant cases, with four …

Cybercrime Odisha Fraud Cases Online State Majhi

3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Fraud Scams Victim Scam Man Digital Arrest Doctor

4 months, 1 week ago

Bengal 'tab scam': 1,900 students defrauded, 93 complaints filed as probe widens

India Today

A cyber scam targeting West Bengal's 'Taruner Swapno' scheme, which provides Rs 10,000 to Class 10 and 12 students for purchasing tablets, has affected 1,911 students out of 16 lakh beneficiaries. South Bengal Additional Director General Supratim Sarkar said the investigation has revealed the involvement of cybercriminal gangs operating across multiple states, including Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Jharkhand. The money directly …

Students

4 months, 3 weeks ago

My laptop died when I fell in a canal, but Currys won't fix it for free: SALLY SORTS IT

Daily Mail

In August I had an unfortunate accident and fell into a canal along with my rucksack containing my laptop, which unsurprisingly was damaged by the water. Since I have a Currys’ Knowhow Care Plan purchased at the same time as my laptop in 2015, I thought my device would be covered. I believed you were on firm ground as your …

Bank Sony Laptop Email Currys Sally Later

6 months ago

Andhra Pradesh HC asks police to protect e-devices in actress case

New Indian Express

VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday directed the police department to safeguard the various electronic devices like mobile phones, iPads and laptops that were seized from Bollywood actress and model Kadambari Jethwani, and the data with them in their original form. Hearing a petition filed by Kukkala Vidyasagar urging the court to safeguard the electronic equipment seized from …

Jethwani Hc Asks

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Cyber fraudsters prey on medicos exploiting poor vigil

The Hindu

Police officers who recently investigated some major online financial frauds in Kozhikode city have flagged the need for improved awareness on the part of medical professionals, especially doctors, who reportedly emerge as the most vulnerable group being targeted by scammers. According to officers from the Kozhikode cyber station, fraudsters who came in contact with the complainant on social media collected …

Social Media Doctor Kozhikode

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Hyderabad woman says Swiggy Genie agent 'stole' laptop, demanded ₹15,000

Hindustan Times

A recent incident involving a Swiggy Genie delivery partner in Hyderabad has shocked customers after a laptop was allegedly stolen during a delivery. She said her husband booked Swiggy Genie a few days ago to pick up his backpack from one office to drop at another in the city's Madhapur area. “When reached out to Swiggy customer care about this, …

Hyderabad Delivery Laptop Her Husband Gudipudi Swiggy Genie

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Another doctor in Lucknow falls prey to digital arrest scam, duped of ₹48 lakh

Hindustan Times

LUCKNOW Another doctor in Lucknow fell victim to a cyber scam after being digitally extorted by conmen. Aliganj-based physician, Dr Ashok Solanki, who runs a clinic in Vikas Nagar, was put under digital arrest for over 1.5 days at his home on August 20 and 21 and duped of ₹48 lakh by two fraudsters - one posing as an employee …

Mumbai Lucknow Digital Arrest Fir Account Solanki

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru News: Flipkart surprises customer after delivering laptop in 13 minutes

Live Mint

Bengaluru news: A post by a Bengaluru resident about the swift delivery of his laptop has recently gone viral on social media, resulting in an unexpected reward from the e-commerce company Flipkart. The remarkable speed of the delivery captured widespread attention, Flipkart to surprise him with a special gift as a gesture of appreciation for the viral buzz surrounding his …

Bengaluru Laptop Flipkart 13 Minutes

7 months, 1 week ago

72-year-old Bengaluru doctor loses ₹2.3 lakh after he stripped in video call with unknown woman: Report

Hindustan Times

A 72-year-old Bengaluru doctor fell prey to a video call scam and lost ₹2.3 lakh to fraudsters. 72-year-old Bengaluru doctor loses ₹ 2.3 lakh after he stripped in video call with unknown woman: Report According to a report in The Times of India, a senior doctor at a reputed hospital in Bengaluru received a video call from an unknown woman …

Bengaluru Video Man Doctor Video Call Unknown Woman

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Fake Ayushman cards case: ED seizes papers showing suspicious transactions worth ₹21 crore

The Hindu

The Enforcement Directorate has seized documents containing information about suspicious transactions worth ₹21 crore for 23,000 patients during searches conducted in connection with a case of alleged generation of fake Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana cards in Himachal Pradesh, it said on Friday. The searches were carried out at 20 locations in Delhi, Chandigarh, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh …

Hospital Himachal Pradesh

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Hyderabad man loses ₹12 lakh after falling for FedEx scam, case booked with cyber police

Hindustan Times

A 23-year-old man fell for a parcel scam and ended up losing ₹12 lakh. As per the officials, the victim received a call from a person claiming to be from FedEx and was told that his Aadhaar number was being misused, as per reports. The bill revealed that the person had ordered 18 Jaggerbombs, two Red Bulls, French fries, salted …

Scam Man Fedex

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Tata Hospital doctor duped of ₹8.13 lakh by fraudsters

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: A 40-year-old doctor from Tata Hospital, Parel, was cheated of ₹8.13 lakh by fraudsters posing as Customs and Reserve Bank of India officials. On May 11, the woman informed the doctor that she was sending him a gift containing approximately 2,825 US dollars, which would arrive on May 13. Following this, the doctor received an email from an address …

Doctor Rbi

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Failure To Ship/Deliver Product Despite Receiving Payment, Bangalore District Commission Holds Flipkart Liable

Live Law

The Additional District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-I, Bangalore bench of B. Narayanappa, Jyothi N and Sharavathi S.M. held Flipkart liable for deficiency in services due to its failure to ship or deliver a product despite receiving payment and its failure to resolve the issue. Feeling aggrieved, the Complainant filed a consumer complaint in the Additional District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-I, …

Bangalore Complainant District Product Flipkart Inr District Commission

8 months, 3 weeks ago

₹18 lakh lost by techie in parcel scam saved in 11 minutes by alert Hyderabad constable

The Hindu

A constable handling the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal was able to stop the fraudulent transaction of ₹18 lakh in a parcel scam. It took the officer 11 minutes to save the money lost by the software engineer from Amberpet in Hyderabad who fell prey to the scam on Thursday. The victim, a 31-year-old techie, received a call from a person …

Hyderabad Constable

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Panchkula: 23-year-old woman on theft spree at private hospitals lands in police net

Hindustan Times

A 23-year-old BCom graduate, who had been committing thefts in private hospitals, mainly targeting the valuables of doctors and staff, has landed in police net. A Panchkula police official, privy to the investigation, said, “The accused started committing thefts in hospitals around 18 months ago, targeting doctors and staff, but has been caught for first time.” The accused, identified as …

Delhi Theft Hospitals Hospital Panchkula Accused First Time

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Four booked in Pune for cheating private firm of ₹2.23 cr

Hindustan Times

At least four persons have been booked for manipulating the documents received for the claims of health insurance policies and duping a private company to the tune of ₹2.23 crore. A case has been lodged against the accused employees for manipulating and preparing forged medical documents to defraud the company, said police. Rohan Subhash Galande, a resident of Wadgaonsheri; Madhukar …

Medical Documents

9 months, 3 weeks ago

CESTAT Cases Weekly Round-Up: 26 May To 01 June 2024

Live Law

Set Top Boxes Satisfy Definition Of 'Inputs', Dish TV Entitled To 100% Credit: CESTAT Case Title: M/s Dish TV India Ltd. Versus Commissioner of Customs The Chennai Bench of Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that the department cannot re-determine the MRP of laptops imported by Acer India. Mittal Iron Foundry Private Limited Versus Commissioner of Central …

India Tax Customs Title Service Excise Service Tax Appellate Tribunal

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Panchkula man seeking refund of double payment loses ₹2.6 lakh to online fraud

Hindustan Times

A 29-year-old man, in an attempt to get back his refund of a double payment made at a store, lost ₹2.67 lakh to online fraud. A case under Sections 406, 419, 420 of the Indian Penal Code was registered in cyber crime police station Sector 12, Panchkula. In his complaint, Rajat Sharma of Sector 21, Panchkula, told the police that …

Panchkula

10 months ago

Elderly doctor in Karnataka duped of Rs 3.7 crore by 'fake' CBI officers

India Today

An 83-year-old doctor from Karnataka was allegedly duped of Rs 3.71 crore by fraudsters posing as officials from the Central Bureau of Investigation, officials said. The doctor, identified as Bheemsen Shrenivas Karjagi from Haveri, was duped by the fraudsters between April 11 to May 17, according to the cyber crime police. The caller then told the doctor that a new …

Cbi Doctor Karjagi

10 months, 2 weeks ago

'Amazon India selling used products as new': Man after receiving old laptop, company apologises

Hindustan Times

X user Rohan Das took to the microblogging platform to share an incident with Amazon India. Das alleged that the company is "selling used products as new ones". Today I received a 'new' laptop from Amazon, but it had already been used and the warranty started in December 2023," wrote Das in his post. A second added, "Take this issue …

Amazon Post Das Laptop Used Products

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha Crime Branch arrests four cyber fraudsters from Gujarat

New Indian Express

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Crime Branch on Tuesday arrested four cyber fraudsters for their alleged involvement in duping a city resident of Rs 60 lakh on the pretext of online trading investment. Acting on a complaint, the Cyber Crime Unit of Crime Branch formed a team headed by inspector Jibanananda Jena and meticulously collected digital evidence against the accused persons. The …

Gujarat Bhubaneswar Crime Branch Cyber Four Cyber Fraudsters

10 months, 3 weeks ago

A Hyderabad doctor lost money to parcel scam. Here is the number to report incidents of parcel scam.

The Hindu

A 34-year-old woman, working as a doctor in Hyderabad, ended up losing ₹48 lakh to fraudsters in parcel scam, said Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police. The woman received a call from a person claiming to be calling from FedEx courier and informed her of a parcel in her name destined from Malaysia to Delhi containing drugs. “They claimed they were informing …

Hyderabad Lost Money Parcel Scam

11 months, 1 week ago

CBI books four for irregularities related to ₹80.47L furniture contract

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: The Central Bureau of Investigation booked four individuals, including three officials of the Military Engineer Services, in connection with alleged irregularities in payment of over ₹80 lakh to a private contractor despite his supply of sub-standard wooden furniture in contravention of terms of contract. The CBI registered the case after the conduct of a Preliminary Enquiry probe into allegations …

Furniture Contract Cbi Alleged Kfri Wooden Wood

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Flipkart customer receives stones instead of ₹22,000 phone he ordered. Company apologises

Hindustan Times

A man in Ghaziabad ordered a smartphone worth ₹22,000 from Flipkart on March 28. The image shows the stones that the Flipkart customer received instead of the phone he had ordered. “A Ghaziabad resident claims he ordered a mobile phone worth Rs22,000 through Flipkart but instead received stones! “Please do not respond to fake social media handles impersonating our brand …

Order Phone Customer Ordered Flipkart Receives Stones Flipkart Customer

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Amazon, retailer fined ₹45,000 for refund delay of laptop: Here's what happened

Hindustan Times

A consumer court in Delhi imposed penalty of ₹45,000 on Amazon and a retailer for taking almost 18 months to issue a refund for a faulty laptop, it was reported reported Times of India. Delhi East District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission said that the fine was imposed because it is Amazon's responsibility to ensure sale of authentic, defect-free products and …

Amazon Commission

1 year ago

Flipkart asked to pay ₹10,000 to customer over an Apple iPhone order. Why?

Hindustan Times

E-commerce platform Flipkart has been ordered by a consumer disputes redressal panel in Mumbai to pay a customer ₹10,000 for mental harassment suffered by him after the company cancelled his iPhone order. In its order, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission said that the cancellation by Flipkart was ‘intentional' to make extra profit and amounts to “deficiency in service and …

Order Pti Complainant Iphone Customer Seller Flipkart

1 year ago

Mumbai doctor duped of ₹7.33 lakh by cyber fraudster posing as cop

Hindustan Times

A case under sections 419, 420 and 465 of the Indian Penal Code and relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act was registered against the unidentified accused last week, the official said. The accused, posing as a police official, also initiated a video call with the complainant, during which she noticed the Mumbai police logo, the official said. During the …

Mumbai Official Doctor Her Name

1 year ago

Tamil Nadu: Rs 5 crore worth jewels saved as guard spots burglar, informs police

New Indian Express

Speaking to TNIE, Singaravel said, "When I was guarding the bank, I saw sparks of fire coming from a jewellery shop which is just a few metres away from the bank at around 12.35 am. When I went and checked what was causing the fire, I found a masked man trying to weld the shop shutter by covering it with …

Guard Spots

1 year, 1 month ago

Substandard medical items: ACB asks 26 Delhi hospitals to give procurement details

Hindustan Times

The Anti Corruption Branch on Thursday wrote to 26 government hospitals seeking details of procurement of the equipment and material they use, two days after the agency arrested 10 people in connection with the case registered against six hospitals for using “sub-standard material”. ACB said that during the initial investigation, it came to light how different firms and suppliers had …

Health Delhi Verma Items Material Suppliers Gem

1 year, 2 months ago

MP Man Orders iPhone 15 From Flipkart's 'Republic Day Sale', Receives Defective Device Instead

News 18

Flipkart’s ‘Republic Day Sale’ kicked off on January 14 for the masses and a day earlier, on January 13, for the elite Flipkart Plus members. However, the sale seems to be revealing its ‘true colours’ to unsuspecting shoppers who hoped for discounts but found themselves facing unexpected ‘disadvantages.’ A resident of Madhya Pradesh, Ajay Rajawat, alleged that despite utilising his …

Order Iphone Jan Flipkart Rajawat

1 year, 2 months ago

Man orders laptop worth ₹1.1 lakh from Flipkart, receives wrong product

Hindustan Times

After an individual received a defective iPhone 15 ordered from Flipkart during its Republic Day Sale, another incident came to the fore where a customer received an ‘old discarded’ laptop from the company. “I ordered a brand new Asus Laptop from Flipkart in this Republic Day sale and I received some old discarded laptop. Take a look at the tweet …

Mukherjee Laptop Details Ordered Flipkart

1 year, 2 months ago

Bengaluru man 'finds' metal piece in shawarma. Swiggy offers Rs 50 refund

India Today

A resident of Bengaluru got the shock of his life as he claimed that he found a metal piece in a shawarma he had ordered via Swiggy. What’s worse is that Swiggy, he alleged, approached the matter “so lightly” following his complaint and only offered a refund of Rs 50. Along with an image of the bill, he also shared …

Swiggy His Post Shawarma Metal Piece

1 year, 3 months ago

NCDRC's Revisional Jusridiction Limited To Orders Involving Material Irregularity, Illegality Or Jurisdictional Error, Dismisses Revision Petition By Kalinga Eye Hospital

Live Law

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, New Delhi bench comprising Dr Inder Jit Singh dismissed a revision petition filed by Kalinga Eye Hospital and Research Centre while acknowledging its limited revisional jurisdiction which can only be exercised in the case of illegality, material irregularity or jurisdictional error in the order of the State Commission. Thereafter, the Hospital filed an appeal …

Odisha Order Hospital State Commission State Commission Eye

Odisha doctor orders laptop online, gets marble slab

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