Panaji: Cyber fraudsters duped nearly 500 Goans of about Rs 3 crore in May alone, with all complaints reported through the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP). Goa police have registered more than 40 FIRs related to cyber fraud cases till May.Police said fraudsters used a variety of tactics, posing as bank officials, stockbrokers, airline staff,…
The scammers convinced victim that he had won a Rs 12 lakh lottery prize and collected money from him under the pretext of taxes and processing charges Mangaluru: A 50-year-old man allegedly lost Rs 1.8 lakh to cyberfraudsters after being lured by a fake Kerala lottery advertisement on Facebook. The scammers convinced him that he…
Ahmedabad: Even as the 2026 National Eligibility-cum Entrance Test (NEET) remains embroiled in controversy following its cancellation over an alleged paper leak and an ongoing CBI probe, fresh racketeers have resurfaced online, with several Telegram channels allegedly promising access to `Re-NEET question papers’ and `guaranteed scores’ in exchange for hefty payments.An application has been submitted…
Jaipur: The Jaipur Police Commissionerate Tuesday busted a fake call centre operating from Jagatpura that allegedly duped people on the pretext of providing E-Mitra retailer IDs. Nine persons, including four men and five women, were arrested, while a juvenile was detained and sent to a child observation home.Police suspect confidential data of applicants seeking E-Mitra…
Cybercrime police have launched an investigation into the online investment fraud network Ahmedabad: A Ghatlodia man hoping to secure money for his wife’s cancer treatment allegedly ended up losing nearly Rs 58 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as stock market experts. Police said the accused lured him with promises of massive returns through a “special…
