Digital arrest: How India’s fastest-growing scam uses fake investigations and video calls to siphon off croresThey pose as the police, put you under ‘digital arrest’, and tether you to a video call till your savings are gone. How India’s fastest gro...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Operation Octopus: Trapping the tentacles of India’s cyber fraud networkAmidst the alarming increase in cyber scams, the Hyderabad Police have initiated Operation Octopus, a mission aimed at dismantling the enti...
31 May, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Delhi authorities urge tenants, migrants to join Census self-count; warns of fraud callsResidents across Delhi Municipal Corporation wards are urged to join the Census 2027 self-enumeration exercise. This voluntary process bega...
02 May, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Mangaluru man gets call about SIM card misuse; one mistake makes him lose Rs 2,07,04,600 in a few weeksA 61-year-old man in Mangaluru was allegedly duped of over Rs 2 crore in a sophisticated digital arrest scam, where fraudsters posing as of...
26 Apr, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
Bengaluru director made a Rs 34 payment mistake, then his account started draining until nearly Rs 74,000 vanishedA 56-year-old Bengaluru-based company director lost nearly Rs 74,000 in an online scam after falling for a fake bank reward points redempti...
26 Apr, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Is there a new scheme promising Rs 20 lakh monthly returns? Here is what the government saidBeware of fake investment schemes promising huge monthly returns. Fraudsters are using misleading websites and AI-generated content, falsel...
20 Mar, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
Trying to book LPG cylinder? Delhi Police has an urgent message for you that can save your bank a/c from getting emptyDelhi Police are warning residents about a surge in phishing scams targeting LPG cylinder bookings amid West Asian conflict concerns. Scamm...
17 Mar, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Rs 19.50 lakh/month income on Rs 18,000 investment? Government explains reality of viral messageA fraudulent scheme is circulating online, falsely claiming high returns on a small investment. This scam impersonates a national news bran...
24 Feb, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
New e-Zero FIR will help nab cyber criminals with unprecedented speed: Amit ShahAmit Shah launched the e-Zero FIR initiative in Delhi. This system converts cyber financial crimes reported on the National Cybercrime Repo...
19 May, 2025, 07.25 PM IST
Cyber attacks on India continue even after understanding with Pak: Cyber officialsMaharashtra Cyber officials reported ongoing cyber attacks on Indian government websites. These attacks originated from Pakistan, Banglades...
12 May, 2025, 08.51 PM IST
Cybercrime portal saved Rs 3,431 cr, resolved nearly 10 lakh complaintsIndia's cybercrime portal has recovered over Rs 3,431 crore. The portal resolved 9.94 lakh complaints. It routes cases to state police. The...
18 Dec, 2024, 04.36 PM IST
Cyber scams soar by 158% in 2024, Rs 452 cr stolen from accounts: Delhi PoliceThe amount stolen by scammers has risen by 158% this year, with Delhi Police reporting Rs 452 crore lost to online fraud by June, compared ...
03 Dec, 2024, 03.07 PM IST
Nearly 700 people falling prey to cyber crimes in Delhi every day: DCP Cyber Crime CellThe Deputy Commissioner of Delhi's Cyber Crime Cell revealed a concerning trend of 700 cyber fraud victims daily in the capital. The crimes...
19 Jul, 2024, 06.44 PM IST
Haryana’s Proactive Approach: A Model for Cybersecurity Success13 Mar, 2024, 07.00 PM IST
Rajasthan police use Valentine's week to raise awareness on helpline numbersIn a creative approach to spread awareness about its helpline numbers, Rajasthan Police has launched a campaign linked with the Valentine's...
11 Feb, 2024, 02.26 PM IST
Over 16 lakh cyber crime incidents reported since 2020, says govtOver 16 lakh cybercrime incidents have been reported in the country in the last three years following which more than 32,000 FIRs were regi...
13 Dec, 2022, 04.13 PM IST
Delhi: 4 digits to rescue you from online fraudsters’ clutchesThe victim would be notified through an SMS containing the reference number of his complaint and a link to www.cybercrime.gov.in — the webs...
17 Feb, 2022, 11.31 AM IST