social media fraud
Hyderabad Telegram Honeytrap Scam: Young Man Loses Over Rs 1 Lakh in Sophisticated Online Fraud
Dec 02, 2025 12:49 am CST
A 20-year-old Hyderabad resident fell victim to an elaborate honeytrap scam on Telegram, losing over Rs 1 lakh through multiple fraudulent payment requests before the scheme escalated to extortion. This incident highlights the growing sophistication of online scams and the importance of exercising caution with unsolicited offers on social media platforms.
Popular Instagram Influencer with 57 Million Followers Loses Rs 50 Lakh in Digital Extortion Scam
Oct 23, 2025 12:55 am CST
A Jabalpur-based social media influencer with 57 million followers has fallen victim to a sophisticated digital extortion scheme, losing Rs 50 lakh to cybercriminals who threatened to ban his Instagram accounts through fake copyright strikes. This case marks the first reported instance of this emerging cybercrime trend in the region, highlighting new vulnerabilities for digital entrepreneurs.
Fake Tantrik Arrested for Ghost Exorcism Scam: How He Deceived Dozens Through Instagram
Oct 13, 2025 05:44 pm CST
A 20-year-old man from Rajasthan was arrested for operating a sophisticated online scam as a fake spiritual healer, convincing victims their homes were haunted and charging substantial fees for exorcism rituals. Using Instagram and fabricated ghost images, he defrauded over 50 people before being caught after a Delhi woman reported him to cybercrime authorities.