Scams on rise in 2024: Digital arrest and investment frauds surged this year
Cybercriminals have been targeting individuals and businesses more than ever with new schemes. As more of us turn to online platforms for shopping, banking, and even socialising, fraudsters are constantly coming up with clever ways to trick people and steal their money.
Bengaluru police alerts public against 'digital arrest' scam
Bengaluru police commissioner B Dayananda conducted a press conference and explained that there are standard procedures where police issue notices or arrest the person physically and there is no concept of digital arrest.
Bengaluru software engineer falls victim to 'digital arrest' scam, loses ₹11.8 crore
A Bengaluru software engineer lost ₹11.8 crore to fraudsters impersonating police and TRAI officials in a digital arrest scam. The scam involved fake Aadhaar misuse claims and threats of arrest.
Bengaluru Police Appeals To Public To Stay Alert Against 'Digital Arrest' Scam
In the wake of numerous complaints, Bengaluru police commissioner B Dayananda on Tuesday urged the public to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to cyber fraudsters who extort money by impersonating government officials and claiming to enforce a "digital arrest".
'Digital Arrest': Bengaluru Techie Defrauded Of Rs 12 Crore In 18 Days
As per the police, the amount lost by the techie in this digital arrest case is way higher than the amount victims lose typically in such kinds of fraud.
Digital Arrest Alert! Bengaluru Techie Loses Rs 11.8Cr in TRAI Scam
A Bengaluru techie was a victim of 'digital arrest' and lost Rs 11.8 crore after scamsters called him posing as TRAI officials. Here's how you can remain safe..
Digital Arrest Scam: What Explains The Rise Of Digital Arrest Scams In India?
A 39-year-old software engineer from Bengaluru lost Rs 11.8 crore in a digital arrest scam where the fraudsters impersonated as police officials. Watch this video to find out more.
Bengaluru police chief cautions citizens against fake 'digital arrest' scam
Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda warned against a cyber scam involving fake "digital arrests," where fraudsters extort money by impersonating government officials. He urged citizens to avoid unknown calls,
Digital Arrest Scam: Bengaluru Techie Loses Rs 11.8 Crore In Fake Money Laundering Case, How To Protect Yourself
A Bengaluru software engineer lost Rs 11.8 crore in a digital scam where fraudsters posed as police officers, accusing him of money laundering.
From home to bank, digital arrest goes a long way, foiled in nick of time
The conmen were trying to trap the elderly man in their web by claiming that his mobile phone number had been used for ...
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Digital Arrest Scam Unravels: A Costly Lesson in Cyber Deceit
A software engineer lost Rs 11.8 crore to a digital arrest scam after fraudsters posing as police officers convinced him his ...
Man, held under digital arrest, loses ₹11.8 crore to cyber-fraudsters
Vijay Kumar swindled of ₹11.8 crore by fake TRAI officials in digital arrest scam, case registered by cybercrime police.