online fraud
Elderly Woman Loses Rs 30 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam: How Fraudsters Used Terrorism Allegations to Execute the Perfect Cybercrime
Dec 13, 2025 12:36 pm CST
A 67-year-old woman in Indore became the victim of a sophisticated "digital arrest" scam, losing Rs 30 lakh to fraudsters who claimed she was implicated in a terrorism investigation. The scammers, posing as police officials from Jammu and Kashmir, threatened her with arrest unless she transferred funds to alleged "government accounts" for verification. This case highlights the growing danger of cybercriminals targeting vulnerable elderly individuals living alone.
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.
SpaceX Disables Over 2,500 Starlink Terminals at Myanmar Scam Centers Amid Growing Southeast Asian Cyber Fraud Crisis
Nov 19, 2025 11:39 am CST
SpaceX has terminated service to more than 2,500 Starlink internet devices at Myanmar scam centers following an AFP investigation revealing their widespread use in fraudulent operations. Despite previous crackdowns, these online fraud compounds continue to flourish along Myanmar's poorly regulated borders, with victims worldwide losing up to $37 billion in 2023 alone. Recent military raids on notorious centers like KK Park represent only a fraction of the global cybercrime industry that exploits satellite internet technology and operates with tacit approval from local authorities.
Supreme Court Takes Unprecedented Action Against Digital Arrest Fraud Targeting Elderly Citizens
Nov 18, 2025 02:22 am CST
India's Supreme Court has taken extraordinary measures to combat digital arrest fraud after a 72-year-old advocate lost Rs 3.29 crore to cybercriminals. The court has restrained lower courts from releasing accused fraudsters who impersonate judicial officials to extort money from vulnerable victims, particularly the elderly. This landmark intervention aims to address the growing nationwide crisis of cybercrime syndicates operating sophisticated scam operations from offshore locations.
21-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Rs 20.5 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam Impersonating Mumbai Police
Nov 12, 2025 02:14 am CST
A 21-year-old woman from Mysuru has been arrested by Alappuzha Cyber Crime Police for extorting Rs 20.5 lakh through an elaborate "digital arrest" scam. The fraudsters impersonated Mumbai Police officials, using doctored evidence and threatening the victim with fabricated charges to extract funds. Two additional suspects remain at large as investigations continue.
Delhi Police Bust Nationwide Fake Airline Recruitment Scam: Nine Arrested in Cybercrime Operation
Nov 08, 2025 05:14 pm CST
Delhi Police have dismantled a sophisticated cyber fraud operation that targeted job seekers across India with fake airline employment offers. Nine individuals were arrested, including the mastermind and a telecom employee who provided illegal SIM cards. The scammers impersonated recruiters from major airlines like IndiGo and defrauded victims of small amounts between Rs 2,500-15,000 through processing fees and other false charges.
India Repatriates Nationals Rescued from Myanmar Cyberscam Operations in Major Cross-Border Rescue
Nov 06, 2025 05:31 pm CST
India is repatriating 465 nationals who fled from Myanmar's notorious KK Park cyberscam center to Thailand. The first batch of approximately 270 Indians departed on Thursday, with the remainder scheduled to leave next Monday. This rescue operation highlights Southeast Asia's growing cybercrime crisis, where fraudulent operations generate nearly $40 billion annually through scams and human trafficking.
Delhi Man Loses Rs 9.67 Lakh in Elaborate ATS Impersonation Scam Linking Him to Pulwama Attack
Nov 03, 2025 10:16 pm CST
A 32-year-old Delhi resident became the victim of a sophisticated fraud scheme, losing over Rs 9.67 lakh after scammers posing as Anti-Terrorism Squad officials falsely accused him of involvement in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack. The fraudsters used threats and intimidation tactics to extract funds through multiple bank transfers, highlighting a dangerous trend in cybercrime targeting innocent citizens.
Deepfake Political Scams on Meta: $49 Million Spent on Fake Government Benefit Ads Targeting Seniors
Oct 02, 2025 01:03 pm CST
A watchdog report reveals scammers have spent $49 million on Meta platforms creating deepfake videos of politicians like Donald Trump to promote fraudulent government benefits. These sophisticated scams primarily target seniors with fake stimulus checks and healthcare payments, exploiting artificial intelligence advances and Meta's content moderation gaps despite the platform's special authorization process for political advertisers.