Cybercriminals are evolving their tactics — going beyond online profiling to physically stalking victims. This chilling trend was uncovered after a recent investigation revealed how an 88-year-old doctor from Paldi …
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Business & Job Opportunity ScamsBusiness-Related
Abraham Kimeli Arrested for Scamming Kenyan Woman in Lebanon
NAIROBI — Detectives from Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested Abraham Kimeli, who allegedly posed as the personal assistant to Head of Public Service Felix Koskei to con …
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Government Impersonation Scams
Badarpur Man S.M. Jubel Ahmed Arrested for Impersonating Anti-Corruption Officer
by Ananya MehtaBadarpur police have apprehended a man identified as S.M. Jubel Ahmed, who was posing as an anti-corruption officer in the region. The arrest comes amid growing concerns over impersonation scams, …
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Burglary and TheftGovernment Impersonation Scams
Vicky Nath, Arun Nath Held for Robbing Delhi Man in Sadhu Disguise
by Ananya MehtaIn a bizarre robbery case, Lucknow police arrested two men from Haryana—Vicky Nath and Arun Nath—for looting a Delhi-based businessman while disguised as sadhus. The incident occurred near the Old …
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Bank scamGovernment Impersonation Scams
Vijay Kumar Among 10 Held in Rs1 Lakh Fraud Case
by Ananya MehtaIn a shocking cyber fraud case, Chandigarh Police arrested 10 individuals, including Vijay Kumar, for scamming a woman out of Rs1.01 lakh in July 2023. The fraudsters impersonated officials from …
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Government Impersonation Scams
Goa Police Arrest Arhasad Shaikh in Rs97 Lakh Cyber Fraud Case
by Ananya MehtaGoa Cyber Crime Police have arrested Arhasad Aiyyub Shaikh, a 23-year-old man from Surat, Gujarat, for allegedly orchestrating a cyber fraud worth Rs97 lakh. Shaikh reportedly impersonated officials from TRAI …
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Government Impersonation Scams
Sadar Police Arrest Abhijit Mondal for Odisha CM Impersonation Scam
by Ananya MehtaIn a swift and well-coordinated operation, Sadar Police arrested 25-year-old Abhijit Mondal, a resident of Howrah, West Bengal, for impersonating the Chief Minister of Odisha and attempting to defraud a …
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Government Impersonation ScamsSocial Media Scams
Alok Mittal Impersonators Arrested in Social Media Scam
by Ananya MehtaTwo individuals have been arrested for allegedly defrauding people by creating fake social media profiles, including one impersonating Haryana Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Alok Mittal. The accused have …
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Government Impersonation Scams
Vaishna & Ajay Held in Rs1.94 Cr WhatsApp DP Fraud Case
by Ananya MehtaThe Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have arrested two individuals involved in a high-stakes cyber fraud where they impersonated a company’s Managing Director on WhatsApp to trick a victim into transferring …
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Bank scamGovernment Impersonation ScamsMoney-Laundering Scams
Delhi Police Arrest Cybercriminals Shankar Dan & Pradeep Kumar Dan
by Ananya MehtaThe Delhi Police have arrested two cybercriminals, Shankar Dan (27) and Pradeep Kumar Dan (26), accused of impersonating bank officials to defraud victims of Rs 10.64 lakh. Both hail from …
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