Online scams are rapidly escalating into a major cyber threat in India. Recent months have seen a surge in cyber fraud cases, with scammers deploying increasingly sophisticated tactics. A 68-year-old retired chemical engineer was a recent victim. A Noida businessman fell victim to a digital arrest scam, losing Rs 5 lakh. The scam involved a fake crime branch official threatening arrest and demanding money. A Ghaziabad-based businessman lost Rs 28 lakh in a share trading scam. Another Noida man lost Rs 20 lakh in a scam involving rating fake hotels on Google Maps, and he allegedly received death threats. Kashmira Khan, a resident of Mumbai, was swindled out of Rs 5 lakh by fraudsters who falsely threatened her with money laundering and high-profile drugs charges. A bank employee was among two arrested for a ₹ 48.5 lakh cyber fraud in Noida. A Greater Noida resident fell victim to a work-from-home scam involving rating hotels on Google Maps.
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A Greater Noida resident fell victim to a work-from-home scam involving rating hotels on Google Maps. https://t.co/LZQoQrTA5X
Bank Employee Among 2 Arrested For ₹ 48.5 Lakh Cyber Fraud In Noida: Cops https://t.co/K1BZUN5EGs https://t.co/pHnnlSRwAY
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#Noida Businessman Loses Rs 5 Lakh In 'Digital Arrest' Scam: What Is It, Tips To Protect Yourself https://t.co/n1pBEBh0hZ
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A Noida businessman fell victim to a digital arrest scam, losing Rs 5 lakh. The scam involved a fake crime branch official threatening arrest and demanding money. The scammers call victims posing as CBI officials and inform them that some illegal activity has been traced in the… https://t.co/tVc5CeLDx0
Online scams are rapidly escalating into a major cyber threat in India. The past few months have seen a surge in cyber fraud cases, with scammers deploying increasingly sophisticated tactics. A recent case highlights this shift: a 68-year-old retired chemical engineer from… https://t.co/geInyb0pPI