Cyber fraud
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Hubballi-Dharwad
Dharwad Retired Bank Employee Duped of ₹63 Lakh by Cyber Criminals
Dharwad, EXPRESS News: A 62-year-old retired bank employee from Dharwad has fallen victim to a cyber scam, losing nearly ₹63 lakh after being lured by fraudsters promising substantial payments for old currency notes and coins. According to the FIR, rhe victim, identified as Shivaram Purohit, a resident of Sattur, Dharwad reported that he had been under digital duress since April…
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Gurugram Cyber Fraud Ring Busted: Six Arrested for Rs 6.69 Crore Job Scam
Six individuals have recently been apprehended on charges of orchestrating a cyber fraud scheme amounting to Rs 6.69 crore under the guise of offering employment opportunities in Gurugram. The suspects, namely Lokesh Kumar, Aditya Srivastava, Hemant Kumar, Mohamed Anis, Deepak, Ershad, and Aakash Parmar have been taken into custody. Authorities seized eight mobile phones and an equal number of SIM…
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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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84-Year-Old Pensioner Loses Rs 1.43 Lakh to Cyber Scammers in Hubballi
Hubballi: An 84-year-old pensioner in Old Hubballi recently fell victim to cybercriminals, losing Rs 1.43 lakh from his bank account. The pensioner, known as Nagesh and residing on Timmasagar Road, recently received a message from an unknown number. This message claimed that his KYC (Know Your Customer) had not been updated and that his bank account had been blocked. The…
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