A Chinese national, Wen Zhuolin, was apprehended Tuesday in connection with a record-breaking social media investment scam that defrauded a 71-year-old Japanese woman out of 809 million yen ($5.3 million), …
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Identity TheftPersonal
Man Arrested for Creating Fake Instagram Account and Posting Obscene Photos
by Ananya MehtaThe Cybercrime Police have arrested Ganesan, a resident of Pannandur village near Kaveripattanam, for allegedly creating a fake Instagram account in a woman’s name and posting obscene photos. The arrest …
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Online and TechSocial Media Scams
Uttarakhand STF Arrests Cyber Fraudster Linked to ₹43 Lakh Scam
by Ananya MehtaOn August 27, 2024, the Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF) cyber unit, in collaboration with Dehradun Police, arrested a suspect involved in a significant cyber fraud case originating from Surat, …
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Osaka Police Arrest 90 in Record-Breaking Investment Scam Bust Osaka police have arrested 90 people in a major crackdown on a syndicate running an investment scam through social media. The …
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Scammers are using artificial intelligence to create fake advertisements that mimic major Australian newspaper front pages, featuring fabricated images of Robert Irwin being arrested and led away by police. A …