A woman from Dakhina Thiri Township, Myanmar, identified as Ma Aye Aye Aung, has been arrested for allegedly scamming individuals who sought to purchase counterfeit banknotes through a fraudulent Facebook …
social media fraud
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Social Media Scams
Uttarakhand Cyber Crime Police Arrest Durgesh in Rs 84.7 Lakh Fraud
by Ananya MehtaThe Cyber Crime Police Station in Dehradun, part of the Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF), successfully arrested a man involved in a major cyber fraud case amounting to Rs 84.7 …
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Fake App Scams
Haryana Police Arrest Yash Kukreja and Kuldeep in Tiranga Trading App Scam
by Ananya MehtaIn a significant operation, Haryana Police have successfully dismantled a cyber fraud ring operating through a fake trading app called Tiranga. The arrest of two individuals, Yash Kukreja and Kuldeep, …
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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 …