Fraudulent schemes proliferate on social media platforms
A man with a lengthy criminal history is facing new charges in Mesa, Arizona, after authorities say he posed as a licensed contractor to scam homeowners out of large sums …
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A day after the arrest of a Karnataka native, Maibuba Yalagi (46), in connection with a fake currency case, investigators uncovered details of a suspicious deal involving counterfeit money procured …
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Bank scamFinancialInvestment ScamsSocial Media Scams
Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Cyber Scam: Bablu Nayak Arrested
by Ananya MehtaIn a major cybercrime breakthrough, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate Police dismantled a sophisticated interstate investment scam operating through Telegram and social media. The operation, led by the Cyber Crime & Economic Offences …
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A man identified as Messiah Bethea has been charged after allegedly scamming a resident out of nearly $10,000 worth of silver through a fraudulent deal arranged on Facebook Marketplace. Authorities …
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Bank scamSocial Media Scams
Satvinder Kaur Arrested for Rs20,000 Social Media Loan Scam
by Ananya MehtaAuthorities have apprehended a 40-year-old woman accused of defrauding a resident of Delhi of Rs20,000 by promising an easy loan through social media. The accused, identified as Satvinder Kaur from …
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The Delhi Police have arrested a Nigerian national, Osazuwa Promise, for allegedly cheating a resident of Rohini out of Rs65,700 through an online fraud scheme. According to police officials, the …
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Belagavi: In a bold social media con operation, Belagavi Police arrested Deepa Avatagi, a self-proclaimed fashion designer from Mahalingpur in Bagalkot district, for allegedly robbing wealthy men. Authorities revealed that …
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A 21-year-old man has been arrested in Rochester, New York, after authorities accused him of robbing a buyer during an online car sale arranged through Facebook Marketplace and later leading …
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Online Dating & Sextortion ScamsSocial Media Scams
Punjab Police Bust Cyber Fraud Gang Led by Aakash Bhargav
by Ananya MehtaPunjab police successfully dismantled a notorious cyber fraud ring after arresting three key members, including the gang’s alleged leader, Aakash Bhargav. The criminals exploited voice-changing software to pose as women …
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In a disturbing case of cyber blackmail, three men were arrested in Belagavi, Karnataka for allegedly planting hidden cameras in the home of a woman officer and attempting to extort …
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