22+ hour, 43+ min ago  (461+ words) Karnataka has recorded a steep rise in APK based cyber fraud during the first four months of 2026, with around 458 complaints reported by April and investigators warning that the number could cross 1, 300 by the end of the year if the present…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (499+ words) Kolkata: A 67-year-old resident of Salt Lake in Kolkata was allegedly defrauded of "9. 58 lakh in a sophisticated KYC update scam in which cybercriminals impersonated bank officials and tricked him into installing a malicious application on his mobile phone, police said....

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (292+ words) Haryana has introduced a Dual OTP System in Gurugram, Nuh, Faridabad and Palwal districts to protect senior citizens from cyber fraud, investment scams and "digital arrest" cases. The system requires two separate OTP verifications for bank transactions, with one OTP…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (479+ words) In a proactive move against rising cyber fraud, Mumbai has witnessed a unique initiative where cyber teams are reaching out to citizens even before a crime occurs. The campaign is specifically targeting senior citizens living alone, who are considered highly…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (310+ words) According to the complaint, the fraud took place on January 2, when the doctor attempted a routine transaction through a digital payment application. He received a notification claiming that his daily transaction limit had been exceeded, despite having conducted no prior…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (454+ words) Bengaluru: Senior citizens in Bengaluru are increasingly becoming prime targets for sophisticated online scams. The latest case involves a 94-year-old senior researcher who lost "4. 9 crore after fraudsters staged a fake "digital arrest." Claiming to be CBI and Ballari police officers,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (291+ words) Gandhinagar | Gujarat has emerged as a major target for cybercriminals, with recent estimates indicating that nearly 1. 5 lakh people have fallen prey to online fraud over the past year. Alarmingly, around 45% of the victims are senior citizens, highlighting their growing vulnerability…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (730+ words) Cyber criminals in Telangana's capital Hyderabad have allegedly cheated three senior citizens of a total "4. 4 crore through different online fraud schemes. The cases involve investment fraud, a so-called digital arrest scam and a cryptocurrency trading fraud. The victims include three…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (348+ words) To tackle the growing menace, Kolkata Police has launched a 247 initiative titled "Digital Prahari. A dedicated toll-free helpline " 1800-345-0066 " has been activated, functioning alongside the national cybercrime helpline 1930. Police Commissioner Supratim Sarkar emphasised the importance of the "golden hour" in cybercrime…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (524+ words) The victim, a retired employee of a reputed scientific institution, resides in the Andheri (Juhu'Versova Link Road) area. According to investigators, the fraud began in October 2025, when the elderly man received a phone call from an unknown individual claiming to…...