Fraud

Cybercriminals have devised a new modus operandi, using the name of the courier giant 'FedEx' to dupe unsuspecting victims. Here's what happened with an IT engineer and he saved himself from giving any money to the scamsters.

A young woman and her gang cheated a retired doctor from medical college hospital and extorted Rs 5.2 lakhs and valuable items in Kozhikode. The Nadakkavu police registered a case based on victim's complaint.

Leading Hair Transplant Surgeon Dr. Hari Kiran Chekuri nearly saved himself from being cheated by fake FedEx agents and fraud people identifying themselves as top-ranking officials from the RBI and police department. 

A woman in Bengaluru fell victim to the "FedEx scam," losing Rs 15 lakh to fraudsters posing as law enforcement officials. Coerced into transferring money under false pretences, she endured distressing demands, including stripping on camera. The culprits face charges of extortion and cheating under the Information Technology Act.

Bengaluru's Magadi Road Police arrested Dr. K.R. Sanjay, a 44-year-old from Chennai, for allegedly distributing fake currency to cab drivers. The arrest followed a complaint by cab driver Jaripiti Chandrasekhar from Andhra Pradesh. The imposter hired Chandrasekhar, paid him with counterfeit notes, and fled without settling a bill. Authorities suspect the accused has a history of similar scams.

Motorists receive fake e-challan alerts in seemingly official text messages with specific vehicle registration numbers, leaving no room for doubts over legitimacy. Know everything about the new scam.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), under the Ministry of Communications, has issued an advisory warning citizens about fraudulent calls impersonating government officials. These calls threaten mobile users with disconnection, claiming their numbers are linked to illegal activities.

The Delhi Police has taken proactive steps to educate the public about the dangers of fake online banking messages. In a social media post, they warned users about fraudsters using Cyrillic script in phishing attacks and shared tips on how to spot fake links.

Former President Donald Trump, along with co-defendants, secured a $175 million bond after a New York court found them guilty of misrepresenting property values in a civil fraud case. Don Hankey, a billionaire and head of Knight Speciality Insurance, underwrote the bond

The Department of Telecom (DoT) in India has mandated the cessation of USSD code usage for activating call forwarding features, effective April 15, 2024. This move aims to bolster security and prevent misuse in online scams and mobile-related crimes. USSD codes, commonly used by mobile users, have been identified as vulnerable to scams.

A woman in Bengaluru fell prey to cyber fraudsters who tricked her into making a small UPI transaction before swindling Rs 56,000 from her bank account. Posing as the "Fraud Monitoring Cell," they alarmed her about the hefty deduction. The victim reported the incident to the Sadashivnagar police station, prompting an investigation.

DIGITA would verify and maintain a public register of authorized digital lending apps, aiding law enforcement efforts. Additionally, Google has removed over 2,200 digital lending apps from its PlayStore, aligning with RBI's policy changes to combat fraudulent practices.

The cousins themselves fell victim to a fraudulent scheme when they were duped into believing they were bound for employment in a German hotel but ended up in Bangkok.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued an advisory warning citizens about a surge in fraudulent calls falsely claiming to be from DoT. These calls threaten individuals with mobile number disconnection or allege involvement in illegal activities.

Anas Perumbavoor, a notorious gang leader accused in multiple criminal cases including murder and financial fraud, allegedly fled abroad using a fake passport via Nepal. His close associate Aurangzeb revealed to Asianet News.