"cyber-fraud"

In the absence of clear oversight, scammers exploit both the opacity and the hype associated with digital assets

Kerala Police warn Vivo and iQOO users about fake OriginOS update scams spreading malware to steal banking data. Users are urged to avoid suspicious links, install updates only via settings, and report fraud via helpline 1930 or cyber portal

The CBI has arrested three individuals, including a former bank assistant manager, in connection with a Rs 1.60 crore cyber fraud case. The scam involved threatening a senior citizen with a fake digital arrest and coercing them into transferring money.

A 75-year-old retired employee from Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, was tricked into a cyber fraud scheme that began with a WhatsApp job offer. Fraudsters initially gained his trust by transferring small sums before luring him into a Telegram group promising high returns on investments.

An Andhra Pradesh MLA lost Rs 12 lakh in an online fraud after clicking a fake RTA link on WhatsApp. The incident highlights rising cybercrime risks, with another MLA previously losing over Rs 1 crore in a similar scam

C Balaraju lost Rs 12 lakh in a cyber fraud after clicking a malicious APK link posing as an RTA challan. Andhra Pradesh Police registered a case and launched a probe into suspected organised gang involvement

Cyber fraudsters impersonated a Hyderabad-based company CEO on WhatsApp and tricked her accountant into transferring Rs 1.20 crore to multiple bank accounts. The victim later realised the fraud and lodged a complaint with the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police.

In Hyderabad, a 57-year-old man reportedly lost Rs 40 lakh from his bank account without receiving OTPs or transaction alerts. Cyberabad police are investigating possible cyber fraud involving SIM cloning, malware, or unauthorized access to banking credentials

A 22-year-old woman in Mumbai was cheated of Rs 15.93 lakh by fraudsters posing as spiritual healers using social media, exploiting superstition and emotional vulnerability over two years before police launched an investigation.

Hyderabad Police warned of rising cyber frauds via fake dating and video-calling apps using AI-generated content to lure victims. Commissioner VC Sajjanar urged caution, advising against downloading suspicious apps and reporting cybercrime via 1930 or the national portal

A cyber fraud case has been reported in Sangareddy where Ulligaddala Nagaraju, husband of Congress councillor Umarani from Sadasivapet municipality, lost Rs. 7.79 lakh after clicking on a fraudulent link.

The district police arrested five members of a gang that trafficked youth to Laos by promising overseas jobs and forced them into cyber fraud. Victims were sent via Thailand, had passports seized and were coerced into online scams.

Kolkata police arrested Mohammad Amjad in a Rs 3 crore cyber fraud case involving SIM box technology. The gang threatened a couple with fake CBI and ED charges. Multiple devices, SIM cards, and international links were seized and are under investigation

As Valentine week floods social media with romantic messages and gift offers, cybercriminals are exploiting the occasion to spread phishing links and malware. Authorities have flagged suspicious messages such as ‘Secret Valentine’ and ‘Claim Your Special Gift,’ which redirect users to fake websites or prompt them to share personal details.

Khanapuram Haveli police in Khammam arrested four persons for defrauding investors of Rs 2.73 crore through online multi-level marketing platforms such as BotBro, Minecrypto, and YFX. Investigations revealed Dubai-based Lavish Chaudhary as the mastermind behind the fraudulent network.

Between January 30 and February 5, Cyberabad Cybercrime Police solved nine cases and arrested 12 suspects across multiple States. Police have urged citizens not to pay for job offers and to report frauds via helpline 1930 or the cybercrime portal.

Cyberabad Cybercrime Police solved 14 cases and arrested 23 suspects across multiple States during a special drive, exposing organised pan-India fraud networks and securing court-ordered refunds of Rs 1.06 crore to victims

Ministry of Home Affairs' 'kill switch' and RBI's insurance proposals to combat digital arrest scams and protect customers deserve serious consideration

Khairatabad DCP K Shilpavalli received fake traffic challan SMS scams and warned the public against clicking suspicious links. She reported them on the Sanchar Saathi portal and advised verifying official sites ending with “.gov.in” to prevent cyber fraud

The Cyberabad Cybercrime Police cracked 13 cases and arrested 25 suspects in a nationwide operation between December 31, 2025 and January 15, 2026. Trading fraud was the most common offence, with multiple scams involving fake apps and crypto investments amounting to over Rs 3.47 crore.