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Accountant Falls Victim to Petrol Pump Dealership Scam in Pune

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Accountant Falls Victim to Petrol Pump Dealership Scam in Pune

A 33-year-old accountant from Chakan MIDC, Pune, lost Rs 8.90 lakh to cyber fraudsters who posed as petroleum company officials. The scam involved fake registration, dealership, and licence fees. The victim has filed a complaint with the cyber police.

September 28, 2025
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Mumbai Police Busted Fake Call Center, Arrest 13 for Defrauding US Citizens

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Mumbai Police Busted Fake Call Center, Arrest 13 for Defrauding US Citizens

Mumbai Police have raided a fake call center in Goregaon, arresting 13 individuals for cheating US citizens by impersonating antivirus company representatives.

September 17, 2025
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79-Year-Old Mumbai Lawyer Loses Rs 64 Lakh in Sophisticated Digital Arrest Scam

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79-Year-Old Mumbai Lawyer Loses Rs 64 Lakh in Sophisticated Digital Arrest Scam

A 79-year-old lawyer and his wife from Mumbai fell victim to a highly sophisticated 'digital arrest' scam, losing Rs 64.6 lakh to cyber fraudsters who impersonated law enforcement officials.

September 15, 2025
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Mumbai Faces Rs 1,127 Crore Cyber Fraud Loss: A Call for Urgent Reforms

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Mumbai Faces Rs 1,127 Crore Cyber Fraud Loss: A Call for Urgent Reforms

Mumbai residents lost a staggering Rs 1,127 crore to cyber fraud over a 15-month period, with 85% of the losses attributed to cyber-cheating. The city’s authorities are now urging for stricter measures to combat the rising tide of digital fraud.

July 30, 2025
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Top 10 Cybercrime Updates: Protect Yourself from SIM Card Fraud, Online Scams, and More

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Top 10 Cybercrime Updates: Protect Yourself from SIM Card Fraud, Online Scams, and More

Stay informed about the latest cybercrime developments, from SIM card deactivations to international cyberattacks, and learn how to stay safe online.

July 24, 2025
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City-based Real Estate Firm Falls Victim to Sophisticated Cyber Fraud

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City-based Real Estate Firm Falls Victim to Sophisticated Cyber Fraud

A prominent real estate and trading company in Kanpur became a victim of a sophisticated cyber fraud, where fraudsters used a counterfeit WhatsApp account to dupe the company's director into transferring funds.

July 22, 2025
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Unveiling the Digital Fraud: Real Estate Director Arrested in ₹1.29 Crore Cyber Crime

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Unveiling the Digital Fraud: Real Estate Director Arrested in ₹1.29 Crore Cyber Crime

Pradeep Kumar Singh, the director of Shri Narayani Infra Developer, has been arrested for his involvement in a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme, siphoning ₹1.29 crore through a 'digital arrest' scam.

July 14, 2025
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ED Cracks Down on Multi-Crore International Cyber Fraud Syndicate in Pune

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ED Cracks Down on Multi-Crore International Cyber Fraud Syndicate in Pune

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has dismantled a massive international cyber fraud ring operating from Pune, recovering significant assets and arresting key perpetrators.

July 12, 2025
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Mumbai Man Falls Victim to NoBroker Rental Scam, Loses ₹2.8 Lakh

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Mumbai Man Falls Victim to NoBroker Rental Scam, Loses ₹2.8 Lakh

A 44-year-old Mumbai resident, Shriram Natarajan, was deceived of ₹2.8 lakh by scammers posing as landlords on the real estate platform NoBroker. The fraud involved a fake rental listing and the funds were eventually traced to a petrol pump in Bhopal.

July 11, 2025
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Mumbai Police Investigate Cyber Intrusion Linked to Baba Siddique's Family

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Mumbai Police Investigate Cyber Intrusion Linked to Baba Siddique's Family

Following the assassination of politician Baba Siddique, his daughter Arshia Siddique has filed an FIR against an unknown individual who attempted to fraudulently become the authorised signatory of her late father’s mobile number.

July 3, 2025
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Mumbai Man Loses ₹1.07 Crore in Cyber Fraud Over Affordable Flat Scam; One Arrested

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Mumbai Man Loses ₹1.07 Crore in Cyber Fraud Over Affordable Flat Scam; One Arrested

A 43-year-old man from Mumbai’s Dadar area was duped of Rs 1.07 crore by cybercriminals who promised him a cheap flat in the city. The Mumbai Cyber Cell arrested one accused, identified as Sanyam Devmani Pandey, from Badlapur East in Thane district.

June 17, 2025
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Pune IT Professional Duped of Rs 40.26 Lakh in Online Gold Investment Scam

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Pune IT Professional Duped of Rs 40.26 Lakh in Online Gold Investment Scam

A 37-year-old IT professional from Balewadi, Pune, lost over ₹40 lakh to a fake online gold investment scheme, highlighting a new twist in cyber fraud methods.

May 16, 2025
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Pune IT Professional Falls Victim to ₹40.26 Lakh Online Gold Investment Scam

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Pune IT Professional Falls Victim to ₹40.26 Lakh Online Gold Investment Scam

A 37-year-old IT professional from Balewadi, Pune, lost over ₹40 lakh in a fake online gold investment scheme, highlighting the evolving tactics of cyber fraudsters.

May 16, 2025
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Mumbai Woman Falls Victim to Digital Arrest Scam, Loses ₹33.5 Lakh

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Mumbai Woman Falls Victim to Digital Arrest Scam, Loses ₹33.5 Lakh

A woman from Andheri, Mumbai, was defrauded of ₹33.5 lakh in a sophisticated digital arrest scam. The incident highlights the growing threat of cyber fraud and the need for heightened awareness and security measures.

March 16, 2025
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Pune Accountant Falls Victim to Sophisticated Whale Phishing Scam, Loses Rs 1.9 Crore

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Pune Accountant Falls Victim to Sophisticated Whale Phishing Scam, Loses Rs 1.9 Crore

A Pune-based real estate company's accountant was duped into transferring Rs 1.9 crore through a highly sophisticated whale phishing scam. The incident highlights the growing threat of cyber fraud and the need for stringent security measures.

March 12, 2025
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Cyber Fraud in Pune: Accountant Trickery Leads to Rs 1.9 Crore Loss

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Cyber Fraud in Pune: Accountant Trickery Leads to Rs 1.9 Crore Loss

In a sophisticated whale phishing scam, a Pune-based real estate company's accountant was duped into transferring Rs 1.9 crore to fraudulent accounts. This incident highlights the growing threat of cybercrime in the real estate sector.

March 12, 2025
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Pune Real Estate Firm Falls Victim to Rs 24 Lakh Cyber Fraud

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Pune Real Estate Firm Falls Victim to Rs 24 Lakh Cyber Fraud

An employee from the accounts department of a Pune-based real estate firm was tricked into transferring Rs 24 lakh to fraudulent accounts after receiving a message from someone posing as the company director’s father. The incident highlights the increasin

November 27, 2024
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Pune Real Estate Firm Falls Victim to Rs 24 Lakh Whale Phishing Attack

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Pune Real Estate Firm Falls Victim to Rs 24 Lakh Whale Phishing Attack

A Pune-based real estate company lost Rs 24 lakh in a whale phishing attack, where cyber criminals impersonated the director’s father to trick the accounts department into making fraudulent transfers.

November 27, 2024
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Pune Real Estate Firm Falls Victim to Rs 24 Lakh Whale Phishing Scam

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Pune Real Estate Firm Falls Victim to Rs 24 Lakh Whale Phishing Scam

A Pune-based real estate firm suffered a significant financial loss of Rs 24 lakh in a sophisticated whale phishing attack. The fraudsters posed as the company director’s father, manipulating an accounts staffer to transfer funds to fraudulent accounts.

November 27, 2024
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Pune Real Estate Firm Falls Victim to Whale Phishing Attack, Loses Rs 24 Lakh

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Pune Real Estate Firm Falls Victim to Whale Phishing Attack, Loses Rs 24 Lakh

A Pune-based real estate firm lost a significant amount of Rs 24 lakh in a whale phishing attack, where cyber criminals impersonated the firm’s director’s father to manipulate an accounts staffer into making fraudulent transfers.

November 27, 2024
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