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Each entry is a verified, real-world cyber-fraud broken down into how it works, how to recover, and how to protect yourself.
Fake Job Application Link Leads to ₹1.51 Lakh Loss; Ghaziabad Man Arrested
A Delhi woman lost ₹1.51 lakh after clicking a fake job-application link that allegedly compromised her phone and led to eight unauthorised transactions. Police later arrested a Ghaziabad man in connection with the case.
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THE DEBT TRAP: HOW LOAN-APP HARASSMENT BECAME A CYBERCRIME INVESTIGATION IN KANNUR
A ₹14,000 mobile loan taken by a dental student in Kannur was followed by alleged digital harassment involving a person connected to him. A cybercrime investigation was launched after threatening messages were reportedly sent to a college professor over the unpaid loan. The case highlights how loan-app harassment can extend beyond borrowers and misuse personal connections as a pressure tactic.
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The Job Offer That Became a Cybercrime Trap: Noida Agent Accused of Sending Indians to Southeast Asian Fraud Networks
A Noida man was allegedly lured abroad with promises of a high-paying job and later forced to work for a cybercrime syndicate in Myanmar. The case led to the arrest of an alleged recruiter accused of sending Indian youths to Southeast Asian cybercrime networks.
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The Digital Arrest Trap: Bhopal Couple Defrauded of ₹37.60 Lakh
A retired couple from Bhopal was allegedly trapped in a “Digital Arrest” scam by fraudsters posing as Mumbai Police officers. Using forged documents, video calls and threats of arrest, the scammers pressured them into transferring ₹37.60 lakh.
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Thane Man Defrauded of ₹12.67 Lakh in Fake Job Scam Involving German Company
A 55-year-old man from Thane allegedly lost ₹12.67 lakh after a fake job offer linked to a reputed German company turned into a cyber scam. Fraudsters posing as recruitment officials demanded payments throughout the recruitment process, but no job or appointment letter was provided.
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Google Alert Leads to Arrest in Kanpur Child Exploitation Case
A 19-year-old suspect was arrested in Kanpur after suspected child sexual abuse material was detected in a Google Drive account linked to him. The investigation highlights how technology can be misused for exploitation and how digital evidence can help trace such cybercrimes.
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Bengaluru Software Engineer Loses ₹43.48 Lakh in Part-Time Job and Cryptocurrency Scam
A Bengaluru software engineer allegedly lost ₹43.48 lakh after a part-time online job offer led him into a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme. Small initial payments and displayed profits were used to build trust before larger transfers were made.
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Fake Investigation, Forged Orders and “Digital Arrest”: Mumbai Businessman Loses ₹7.9 Crore in Cyber Fraud
A 73-year-old Mumbai businessman was allegedly trapped in a fake money-laundering investigation by fraudsters posing as Delhi Police officers. Using forged documents and the threat of “Digital Arrest,” they pressured him into transferring ₹7.9 crore.
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