IAS Officer Duped of Rs 1 Crore in Investment Scam; Fraudster Promised High Returns
An IAS officer has reported being defrauded of over Rs 1 crore by a purported investment advisor who had promised high returns on her investment.
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Bengaluru man held for cyber fraud worth Rs 2.3cr
Kumar Utlasar, 50, a Bengaluru resident, was arrested by the cyber crime cell of Goa police in connection with an alleged high-value investment fraud worth Rs 2.3 crore.
Digital arrest scam- How cybercriminals use fear to empty your bank account
Scammers are using- digital arrest threats via SMS, email, or WhatsApp, impersonating officials from agencies like the CBI to extort money. Victims are coerced into transferring large sums under false accusations of criminal activities, leaving them financially devastated.
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Crypto Exchange M2 Lost 13.7 Million In Cyber Attack
Cryptocurrency exchange M2 reported a cybersecurity incident involving $13.7 million on October 31. The firm stated that they responded to the incident within 30 minutes and were able to fully restore all customer funds, after taking “full responsibility for any potential losses.”
MHA Intensifies Fight Against Digital Arrests, Deactivates 6 Lakh Numbers
The growing menace of cybercrime, particularly digital arrests and online fraud, the Indian government has taken proactive measures to safeguard citizens.
Defence Ministry Issues Alert Against Fake Channel – Here’s What You Need to Know
The Ministry of Defence has issued a stern warning against a fake WhatsApp channel, “Defence Pro,” falsely claiming affiliation with the Indian Army. The channel, potentially run by malicious elements, spreads misinformation and collects users’ personal data.
