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Chinese Woman Hires Actor To Play Herself On Blind Date, Scams Man of Rs 55 Lakh

Chinese Woman Hires Actor To Play Herself On Blind Date, Scams Man of Rs 55 Lakh

20 Dec 2024

Shocking scam from China has been reported where a married woman hired a series of actors, including one impersonating her, to bilk a man out of a big sum. The incident began on Aug 2022 when a man from Hubei Province was contacted online by a female person known as...

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Scammer Lives in Luxury Hotels Since 1996, Finally Arrested in Tamil Nadu

Scammer Lives in Luxury Hotels Since 1996, Finally Arrested in Tamil Nadu

12 Dec 2024

Bimsent John, a notorious scamster who had duped luxury hotels across India, was arrested in Tamil Nadu on December 7. He had checked into a private hotel in Thoothukudi, claiming he was attending a meeting. John assured the manager he would pay the advance by 9th December and stay up...

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Bengaluru Woman Outsmarts Scamming Cab Driver With This Reverse-UNO Trick

Bengaluru Woman Outsmarts Scamming Cab Driver With This Reverse-UNO Trick

05 Dec 2024

A Bengaluru resident recently shared how she outwitted a cab driver attempting to scam her, without escalating the situation. She took to Reddit to recount the experience after booking a Rapido ride from Central College to Hoodi. The fare displayed on the app was Rs. 385, but the driver had...

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Mumbai Woman Scammed of Rs. 1.7 Lakh, Forced to Strip | Detailed Incident

Mumbai Woman Scammed of Rs. 1.7 Lakh, Forced to Strip | Detailed Incident

01 Dec 2024

In a shocking incident of digital fraud, a 26-year-old woman from Borivali East, Mumbai, was duped of Rs. 1.7 lakh and forced to strip during a video call by scammers posing as Delhi Police officers. Details of the Incident According to police reports, the scammers contacted the woman on November...

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IIT Bombay Student Scammed of Rs. 7 Lakh in ‘Digital Arrest’ Fraud

IIT Bombay Student Scammed of Rs. 7 Lakh in ‘Digital Arrest’ Fraud

27 Nov 2024

A student from IIT Bombay fell victim to a cyber scam, losing Rs. 7.29 lakh after being coerced by fraudsters impersonating government officials, the police reported on Tuesday. 'Digital arrest' is an emerging cyber fraud technique where scammers impersonate law enforcement officials or government agency employees. Through intimidating audio or...

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Mumbai Cyber Fraud: Retired Ship Captain Rs 11.16 Cr Loss In Fake Stock Market Investment

Mumbai Cyber Fraud: Retired Ship Captain Rs 11.16 Cr Loss In Fake Stock Market Investment

27 Nov 2024

A shocking case of cyber fraud saw a retired ship captain from theColaba area of Mumbai lose a staggering Rs 11.16 crore to fraudsters promising him massive returns in the stock market. The 75-year-old victim, Zhakshis Kosa Wadia, has lodged a complaint with the South Regional Cyber Cell, which is...

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British Company Launches ‘AI Granny’ to Waste Scammers’ Time

British Company Launches ‘AI Granny’ to Waste Scammers’ Time

18 Nov 2024

Virgin Media O2 has introduced Daisy, an AI-powered chatbot designed to combat scams targeting vulnerable individuals. Modeled after a wise and witty grandmother, Daisy engages with scammers, wasting their time and disrupting their operations. This automated process, known as "scambaiting," involves Daisy answering scam calls and leading fraudsters into lengthy...

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US Woman Claims Indian Students Pursuing Masters in the US Are Falling for a Debt-Inducing Scam

US Woman Claims Indian Students Pursuing Masters in the US Are Falling for a Debt-Inducing Scam

16 Nov 2024

A 26-year-old American woman recently shared her views on Reddit about the rising number of Indian students enrolling in Master’s programs at U.S. universities. In a post that garnered significant attention, she voiced concerns that many of these students might be unknowingly pursuing a path she described as misleading. Drawing...

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Mumbai ATM Scams: ICICI Bank Secures Rs 9.5 Lakh Recovered from International Scam

Mumbai ATM Scams: ICICI Bank Secures Rs 9.5 Lakh Recovered from International Scam

10 Nov 2024

In a recent court decision, ICICI Bank was granted permission to claim over INR 9.51 lakh recovered from three Romanian nationals involved in widespread ATM fraud. The decision, issued by a sessions court, overturned an earlier ruling by the metropolitan magistrate court in Kurla, Mumbai, which had denied the bank’s...

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‘Fake Stock Trading Experts’: Rs 96.8 Lakh Scam In Maharashtra, Senior Citizen Loses Money In 19 Day

‘Fake Stock Trading Experts’: Rs 96.8 Lakh Scam In Maharashtra, Senior Citizen Loses Money In 19 Day

04 Nov 2024

A 61-year-old man from Raigad fell victim to a major financial scam, losing nearly Rs 96.8 lakh in just 19 days. The scammers lured him with promises of high returns through stock trading, leading to a significant financial loss for the senior citizen. How the Fraud Unfolded The incident began...

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