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Cyber Security-Cyber Crime
Cyber Fraud in Hubballi: Family Loses Rs 97 Lakh in Fake Stock Market Investment
Hubballi: A 48-year-old housewife from Hubballi’s Basaveshwar Nagar recently fell victim to a cyber scam, losing approximately Rs 97 lakh. She was initially searching for online investment opportunities to gain insights into the stock market. During her search, she came across a link that led her to join a WhatsApp group named “B1, Vijay Bajaj Wealth Freedom Learning Group.” The…
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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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Cyber Security-Cyber Crime
Hearts Broken, Wallets Emptied: Know all about “Pig Butchering” Scams
In the dark alleys of the cybercrime world, lurks a particularly insidious scam known as pig butchering. This elaborate fraud doesn’t involve actual pigs, but rather the metaphorical “fattening” of a victim with fake affection and trust before “slaughtering” them financially. Here’s what you need to know: How it Works: Hook, Line, and Sinker: Scammers typically target lonely individuals on dating…
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