Cyber crime
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Hubballi-Dharwad
Dharwad Woman Loses ₹26.86 Lakh to Cyber Criminals
Dharwad: A 35-year-old woman fell victim to a cyber fraud scheme, losing ₹26.86 lakh in the process. In her pursuit of earning money online, she became entangled in a deceitful operation. According to police reports, Suchita Halli, a resident of Sattur, was added to a WhatsApp group where members shared information about making money online. Within this group, she was…
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Bengaluru: CID Cracks ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam, Recovers Millions
In a surprising turn of events, the cybercrime unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has solved a tricky “digital arrest” scam. They caught five people who tricked someone out of 2.2 crore rupees (about $265,000). The police got back most of the money, some dollars, and even a fancy car. It all started in May 2024 when someone from…
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Hubballi Resident Loses Rs 8 Lakh in Online Investment Scam
Hubballi, Karnataka: A resident of Kanya Nagar in Hubballi fell victim to an online fraud, losing over Rs 8 lakh. The 35-year-old man, whose identity has not been disclosed by police, received a message on February 29th promising easy online earnings. Lured by the prospect of quick money, the victim responded to the message. He was then contacted by a…
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Hubballi Housewife Loses Rs 17 Lakh in Cybercrime: Morphed Photos Used for Extortion
Hubballi, Karnataka: A chilling cybercrime has surfaced in Hubballi, where a 33-year-old housewife fell victim to a morphed photo scam and lost a staggering Rs 17,93,586. The woman, residing in a posh apartment near Akshay Park, was targeted by miscreants who threatened to make vulgar morphed photos of her family members viral on social media. Modus Operandi: Despite not providing…
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Hubballi Businessman Falls Victim to Cyber Crime, Loses Rs. 4.38 Lakh
A businessman from Hubballi, Karnataka, has been cheated out of Rs. 4.38 lakh by cyber criminals. The victim, who is from Lingaraj Nagar, was added to a WhatsApp group related to online trading. In the group, information related to online trading was shared. The victim was then convinced to install a dubious application on his mobile phone. Once the application…
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Hubballi Resident Falls Victim to Cyber Crime, Loses Rs 50 Lakh in Online Earning Scam
Hubballi: The allure of easy money online often proves too tempting to resist, as was the case for a 47-year-old resident of Arvind Nagar in Hubballi. The victim, an employee of a private company, lost over Rs 50 lakh to cybercriminals who lured him into a lucrative but fraudulent online earning scheme. The victim’s ordeal began with a message on…
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Hubballi Medical Shop Owner Falls Victim to Cyber Fraud
Hubballi: A medical shop owner recently fell prey to cyber criminals, resulting in a loss of Rs 19,000 to the unsuspecting victim. Rashmi Rajeev Joshi, the victim, received a call from an unknown number where the miscreants informed her that her credit card had expired and needed renewal. Trusting their deceptive words, she provided all the necessary details. The realization…
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NWKRTC MD Bharat’s Photo Misused by Scammers to Target Officers, Case Filed
Hubballi: Miscreants have been impersonating NWKRTC Managing Director Bharat by using his picture as their WhatsApp display profile (DP) and attempting to scam NWKRTC officers into sending them money. The scheme came to light recently when one of the targeted officers filed a complaint with the Cyber Crime police. According to the officer, the scammer used Bharat’s photo as their…
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Dharwad Doctor Loses A Jaw-Dropping Rs 1.79 Crore in Cyber Fraud
Dharwad: In a disconcerting incident, a 45-year-old female doctor residing in Girinagar, Dharwad, has fallen prey to cybercriminals, losing a staggering amount of Rs 1,79,30,000. The cybercrime police are investigating the case, which unfolded when the doctor received an unsolicited WhatsApp call from an unknown individual on November 29, 2023. The fraudster, posing as a financial advisor, enticed the doctor…
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New Trend of Cyber Crime: Free Trials from Hell: The Bait-and-Switch Con You Need to Dodge
Got free trials on the brain? Hold onto your hats, friend, because the latest cyber con artists are spinning tales sweeter than cotton candy – all to snatch your hard-earned cash. Imagine this: you’re scrolling through social media, dreaming of mastering that perfect yoga pose, and BAM! There it is – a banner promising a free trial of an exclusive…
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