CBI busts fake Amazon technical support centre operating from resort in Nashik; 5 arrested

The CBI has dismantled a cyber criminal syndicate operating a fake Amazon technical support center from a resort in Nashik, Maharashtra. Five Mumbai-based fraudsters were arrested for targeting US and Canadian citizens through phishing calls. The operation employed 60 operators who obtained proceeds through gift cards and cryptocurrency.

10 Aug 2025 · phishing calls

From setup to bust: How six Bengal men ran a fake police station in Noida

Six men from West Bengal were arrested for operating a fake 'International Police & Crime Investigation Bureau' in Noida. They impersonated government officials using forged documents, fake IDs, and police-style insignia to extort money. Police seized numerous items including forged ministry certificates, rubber stamps, mobile phones, and ₹42,300 in cash during the raid.

10 Aug 2025 · impersonation

Fake police station busted in Noida, was being used to collect donations for ops

Noida police arrested six men for operating a fake 'International Police & Crime Investigation Bureau' office in Phase 3. The gang impersonated government officials, used forged documents and police-style insignia, and collected donations through their website to defraud the public. All six arrested individuals are residents of West Bengal.

10 Aug 2025 · impersonation

Cops Probe Gang Encashing CMRF Cheques Illegally, 1 Held

Kodad police have arrested a man from Andhra Pradesh involved in a scheme to withdraw Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF) cheques using fake bank accounts. The fraud was discovered when a beneficiary complained about not receiving assistance, only to learn his ₹1.5 lakh cheque had already been encashed by someone else. Police suspect the gang has cheated at least 50 CMRF beneficiaries in Telangana.

10 Aug 2025 · bank cheque

Even Google isn't Safe! Voice Phishing Scam Lets Hackers Infiltrate Google Records

Google confirmed a breach of its Salesforce instance by ShinyHunters in June 2025, exposing 2.55 million business records. Attackers used voice phishing to trick employees into granting access through a malicious Salesforce Data Loader application. The data was mostly basic contact information with no payment details compromised.

10 Aug 2025 · voice phishing

Raids, Records, and Revelations: Rs. 750 Crore Tax Evasion Web Uncovered in ED Raids

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids across multiple states targeting a ₹750 crore GST fraud network. Six individuals from Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Saraikela, Dhanbad, and Mumbai are under investigation for generating fake invoices and claiming fraudulent Input Tax Credits without actual supply of goods or services.

10 Aug 2025 · shell companies

DoT's New Rule: Now, You May Have to Pay for Every OTP You Get

The Department of Telecommunications has proposed a rule requiring all entities to verify mobile numbers through its Mobile Number Validation platform, imposing fees of ₹1.50 for banks and ₹3 for non-banking institutions per verification. The measure aims to combat online fraud, but raises concerns about potential impacts on digital inclusion for low-income users.

10 Aug 2025 · mobile verification

UP Police Bust Fake Police Station in Noida; Six Held

Uttar Pradesh police have uncovered a fake police station operating under the name 'International Police and Crime Investigation Bureau' from a building in Noida. Six people were arrested for duping people in the name of conducting investigations. Forged government letterheads, stamps, and other fake documents were recovered from the premises.

10 Aug 2025 · impersonation