The first thing cardholders should do after spotting a suspicious charge is block the card.
Major fund houses report a sharp rise in online transactions, driven by changing investor habits, distributor behaviour, and fast-growing fintech platforms.
Police in Meerut have arrested two individuals for allegedly running a fake Common Service Centre (CSC) to open fraudulent bank accounts using forged documents of unsuspecting, needy people. The accused used these accounts for online financial frauds, leading to the recovery of numerous fake IDs, bank cards, and other incriminating evidence.
Gurugram Police have arrested four individuals allegedly involved in an online betting fraud operation. The accused lured users with online gaming advertisements, processed payments through QR codes, and earned commissions on deposits.
Jharkhand Police have arrested a 28-year-old man in Hazaribag for allegedly defrauding people of Rs 3 crore through illegal online betting applications and websites.
'Dark patterns exploit human psychology, cognitive biases, urgency, confusion, or lack of attention to increase revenue for digital platforms at the expense of consumer choice and transparency.'
A CISF constable in Mumbai became a victim of cyber fraud when his mobile phone was allegedly hacked, leading to Rs 95,668 being siphoned from his bank account. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the incident, which involved the phone resetting and apps deleting automatically before the unauthorised transaction.
Indore police busted a gang allegedly involved in online betting on Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, arresting eight individuals, including an IT professional and a bank official.
Telangana CID arrests 11 individuals, including an Afghan national, for allegedly operating online betting across multiple states through the Dafabet platform. The investigation revealed a complex network of mule accounts and a coordinated multi-state criminal operation.
Delhi Police have arrested a man from Rajasthan for allegedly running an online shopping fraud racket, cheating people through fake social media advertisements offering discounted branded suits and sarees.
Police in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, have busted an online drug supply network, seizing 2,000 pregabalin capsules. A suspect, Sarmad Ali Khan, was apprehended, and further investigation is underway to dismantle the syndicate.
A DRDO employee in New Delhi was defrauded of over Rs 15 lakh in a sophisticated online investment scam involving fake work-from-home tasks and promises of high returns. Police have arrested three individuals from Haryana and Rajasthan who played different roles in facilitating the movement of the illicit funds, with further investigation ongoing.
The Bombay High Court has directed HDFC Bank to refund Rs 38 lakh to a Pune businessman who lost the amount in a digital fraud, citing the account holder's lack of fault and RBI guidelines on customer protection.
A software engineer earning a high salary allegedly abandoned his career to run a fake online trading racket, duping investors of nearly Rs 100 crore.
A 47-year-old man from Palakkad has been arrested for allegedly cheating a Thiruvananthapuram resident of over Rs 1.19 crore in an online trading scam.
Use a "virtual credit card" for every online transaction when you can't pay cash on delivery.
A retired ITBP officer in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district has reported an online fraud of approximately 17.52 lakh from his bank accounts. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
The NTA has also confirmed that the upcoming re-examination, scheduled for June 21, 2026, will be conducted entirely free of cost for all previously registered candidates, funded fully through the agency's internal reserves.
Adhiraj Parthasarathy, a professional from Telangana, tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar what he would like to see in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget.
Police in Shimla warn the public about fraudulent websites designed to dupe people under the guise of cricket match ticket bookings. The Cyber Helpline Data Centre has received numerous complaints, highlighting the difficulty in distinguishing these fake sites from genuine ones.
A 20-year-old veterinary sciences student has been arrested in Rajasthan for his alleged involvement in an online work-from-home scam that defrauded job seekers with fake handwriting assignments.
Two individuals have been arrested in Jhansi for allegedly operating an online betting racket during IPL matches. Police seized mobile phones with digital transactions exceeding Rs 8 crore and have frozen bank accounts linked to the accused.
Delhi Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly defrauding a 25-year-old man of Rs 1.46 lakh through a fake online investment scheme. The accused lured the victim with promises of high returns for completing online tasks.
The online world is driven by convenience, simplicity and speed.
Two men have been arrested in Delhi for allegedly defrauding a resident of Rs 2 lakh through a fake online trading scheme.
A 42-year-old man from Thane, Maharashtra, was allegedly defrauded of 71.1 lakh by cyber criminals posing as CBI officers who threatened to implicate him in a false case.
Former Rajya Sabha MP Naresh Gujral was allegedly duped of Rs 7.8 crore after cyber fraudsters impersonated him on a messaging app and tricked his company's chief financial officer into transferring funds to multiple bank accounts, the police said on Thursday.
Bhubaneswar police have busted a fraudulent digital escort service racket, arresting four individuals for allegedly misusing women's photographs on social media and cheating customers through online payments. The investigation, initiated by a woman's complaint, led to the seizure of digital evidence and a public advisory against such scams.
Patan Police have busted a large-scale cyber fraud racket, arresting 14 individuals involved in illegal transactions worth Rs 398.43 crore through 13 'mule accounts'. The operation, dubbed "Operation Mule Hunt 2.0", uncovered a network linked to 228 inter-state cyber fraud complaints, where individuals were lured to open bank accounts used to channel proceeds of cyber crimes.
Credit card adoption is rapidly expanding beyond India's major metropolitan areas into Tier-II and Tier-III cities, driven by increasing incomes, digital awareness, and the integration of RuPay credit cards with UPI, according to a new report by SBI Card.
Gurugram Police have arrested six individuals allegedly involved in a cybercrime racket that defrauded people through online gaming and betting platforms. The arrests followed a raid in Delhi's Janakpuri area, where authorities seized mobile phones, laptops, ATM cards, and other incriminating materials.
Gujarat's Gir Somnath police have busted a massive cyber fraud racket involving over Rs 310 crore in suspicious transactions through mule bank accounts, arresting five individuals. This operation, part of the state-wide "Operation Mule Hunt 2.0," is considered the district's largest cybercrime case to date, aiming to recover victims' money and curb illegal account rentals.
The Reserve Bank of India has updated its e-mandate framework, allowing card issuers to map existing mandates to reissued cards and clarifying rules around transaction limits and customer grievance redressal.
A retired man in Thane was allegedly cheated of 22 lakh by three individuals who promised him a job in the Indian Railways, police said.
Read all account documents, ask questions, and conduct basic due diligence before agreeing to become a joint holder.
A 75-year-old doctor in Pune was defrauded of 12.31 crore in an online share trading scam after being coerced into making multiple investments by fraudsters.
The government's e-marketplace platform, GeM, is significantly enhancing public procurement through the integration of AI, advanced analytics, and digital monitoring systems. This strategic adoption has led to substantial savings for the exchequer and improved transparency, while also playing a crucial role in health sector procurement.
A 42-year-old insurance consultant from Mumbra, Thane, was allegedly defrauded of over 71 lakh by cyber criminals through a cryptocurrency investment scheme.
Delhi Police have arrested two individuals from Rajasthan for allegedly defrauding a Delhi resident of over 21 lakh through a high-return online investment scam. The accused lured the victim with promises of lucrative returns and prepaid tasks.
A fraudulent website impersonating the Mangaluru city police was used to deceive individuals into online gambling schemes, prompting a police investigation and public warnings.
