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Chandigarh cop duped of 3.9 lakh in cyber fraud

After investigation, Chandigarh Police registered a case under sections 319(2), 318(4), 336(3), 338, 340(2), and 61(2) of the BNS. (iStock)
Published on Apr 29, 2025 09:32 AM IST

FIIT JEE Case: ED says 206 cr collected from students, services not delivered

Enforcement Directorate (ED), Lucknow, had conducted searches t seven locations across Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida), Delhi, and Haryana’s Gurgaon in connection with the FIIT-JEE case which revealed that approximately 206 crore was collected from students of running batches on the pretext of providing educational services, which were not delivered. (Representative image/Saumya Khandelwal/HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 27, 2025 08:03 AM IST

Bribes, fake degrees: Anatomy of a pharmacy racket

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A whistleblower brought the issue to officials’ notice. (Representative photo)
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 03:40 PM IST

CBI conducts searches in alleged irregularities in CGPSC recruitment exam

The searches, conducted on Thursday, covered three locations in Raipur and two in Mahasamund districts belonging to five persons, (File image)
Published on Apr 18, 2025 05:59 PM IST

What is the WhatsApp image scam, and how can you stay safe from it?

From dangerous links to OTP scams and even "digital arrests," cybercriminals are constantly finding new ways to exploit users.
Updated on Apr 11, 2025 12:17 PM IST

Ludhiana: 10-crore fraud unearthed at pharma firm, 7 booked

Following preliminary inquiry, Moti Nagar Police registered a case against all seven accused under Sections 408, 420, 120-B of the Indian Penal Code. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 11, 2025 05:12 AM IST

Scammer impersonates IIT alum, asks his colleague to buy 10,000 gift cards

The IIT grad noted that the scammer was “professional” in their language.
Updated on Apr 10, 2025 10:45 AM IST

FasTrak, E-ZPass toll scams rise in Bay Area: How to recognize the fraud text

Several Bay Area residents reported FasTrak and EZPass scams
Published on Apr 06, 2025 11:21 PM IST

Flixreview.com: Is this 'Netflix reviewer' job legit or scam? Grok answers

One website, Flixreview.com, has been making waves lately by posting an ad for a "Netflix reviewer" position that pays people to watch and evaluate Netflix films.
Published on Apr 03, 2025 09:07 PM IST

LDA plots sold through forged documents: Authority to begin review of 70 properties sold fraudulently

For representation only (Ht File Photo)
Updated on Mar 28, 2025 10:11 PM IST

Woman tracks down scammer who ordered 83,000 iPad using stolen PayPal password

However, the scammer’s mistake? PayPal revealed the delivery address.
Published on Mar 28, 2025 12:06 PM IST

Woman swindles family of 28 crore, sells 80 stolen flats to fund online

She spent 11.5 crore on a livestreamer, gifting him luxury cars.
Updated on Mar 27, 2025 12:51 PM IST

UK vlogger impressed by Delhi Metro, tells tourists not to get scammed by auto

A UK vlogger's review of the Delhi Metro has elicited mixed reactions on social media
Published on Mar 26, 2025 06:11 PM IST

Mumbai woman loses 20.25 cr: How to protect yourself from ‘digital arrest’

A lot of scamsters involved in perpetrating digital arrest frauds are based in Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia.
Published on Mar 18, 2025 12:13 PM IST

Mumbai woman loses 20.25 crore in digital arrest scam linked to Aadhaar

Throughout the whole period that the scam went on, the scammers instructed the victim to remain under "digital arrest."
Updated on Mar 17, 2025 04:36 PM IST

Online scam wipes out woman’s life savings after fake payment page dupes her

According to the post, the bank, upon being contacted, refused to take responsibility.
Published on Mar 12, 2025 04:14 PM IST

HR manager creates 22 fake employees, logs perfect attendance for over 8 years

The tech firm uncovered a ‘ghost employee’ after flawless attendance raised suspicion.
Published on Mar 12, 2025 11:58 AM IST

36 men buy homes for their girlfriends only to realize they share the same one

The woman claimed to be 30-year-old working in e-commerce industry.
Published on Mar 08, 2025 12:57 PM IST

SGGSCC says chatak baby: Yuvraj Dua, Arun Singh The Jhumroo @ DU campus for fest

Yuvraj Dua and Arun Singh danced up a storm with DU students at SGGSCC's Commerce department fest
Published on Mar 04, 2025 03:49 PM IST

Who is Aurora Phelps? LA woman accused of ‘romance scam’ over online dating apps

Aurora Phelps is believed to have lured victims over online dating apps and exploited them to steal their personal information.
Published on Feb 23, 2025 09:53 AM IST

US: Woman accused of drugging, robbing older men in deadly romance scheme

Aurora Phelps, 43, who is in custody in Mexico, faces 21 counts, including wire fraud, identity theft and one count of kidnapping resulting in death.
Updated on Feb 22, 2025 06:56 PM IST

Himachal scholarship scam: CBI files chargesheet against four

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet against all four accused who had been arrested in the scholarship scam in Himachal Pradesh. (Representational image)
Updated on Feb 22, 2025 02:46 AM IST

Kiara or Kajol? Karan Johar reveals his actor friend got scammed, fans guess who

Karan Johar with Kiara Advani and Kajol
Published on Feb 21, 2025 02:38 PM IST

Explained: What is the call merging scam and how can you stay safe

A new cyber fraud merges calls to trick users and steal money (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Feb 19, 2025 01:32 PM IST

Australian woman loses 4.3 crore to online scammers while searching for love

An Australian woman was left homeless after losing 4.3 crore ($780K) to online romance scams.
Published on Feb 19, 2025 09:08 AM IST

ED raids multiple locations in Kerala over 37 crore fake CSR fund scam

In connection with the suspected bogus CSR fund scam, in which scammers defrauded several individuals around Kerala by making false promises to supply computers, two-wheelers, and household appliances at half price, the Enforcement Directorate searched several places in Kerala on Tuesday.
Published on Feb 18, 2025 02:25 PM IST

New India Cooperative Bank's GM held in 122 cr ‘scam’ | How did it unfold?

New India Co-operative Bank fraud accused Hitesh Mehta produces before Killa Court and sentenced to 5 days of police custody for further investigation, in Mumbai on Sunday.
Updated on Feb 16, 2025 10:07 PM IST

FBI warns smartphone users of sophisticated scam impersonating trusted entities

Fraudsters posing as law enforcement or banks use caller ID spoofing to trick victims into urgent payments. (Representational image)
Published on Feb 09, 2025 11:01 PM IST

Woman stages fake wedding with ‘rich’ man to defraud relatives of 12.8 crore

The court sentenced the woman to 12 years and six months in prison for contract fraud.
Updated on Feb 08, 2025 01:58 PM IST

Digital arrest: IIT Delhi student duped, scammer parks cheated money in crypto

The accused, identified as Madan Lal, 29, was traced to Chennai and taken into custody, police said on Thursday
Updated on Feb 06, 2025 09:20 PM IST