Delhi Police Bust "Credit Credit Limit" Call Center That Ripped Off Citizens of Rs 85 Lakh

Delhi Police have arrested six individuals operating a cyber fraud racket from West Delhi that cheated users of Rs 85 lakh through a credit card scam. The fraudsters made fake calls promising credit limit extensions or PIN generation, tricking victims into installing malware that gave them control over victims' phones, allowing unauthorized transactions.

17 Aug 2025 · call center

SBI Credit Card Scam: 18 Arrested, Rs 2.6 Crore Stolen from 350 Customers

Delhi Police's IFSO unit has dismantled a fraud syndicate that stole over Rs 2.6 crore from SBI credit card holders. The 18-member gang obtained customer data through call center insiders at Teleperformance, then posed as SBI representatives to trick victims into sharing OTPs and CVV numbers. The stolen credentials were used to purchase e-gift cards and flight tickets that were later converted to cash or cryptocurrency.

17 Aug 2025 · phone

Milk Order Scam: 71-Year-Old Mumbai Woman Loses Rs 18.5 Lakh To Online Fraud

A 71-year-old woman from Mumbai's Wadala area lost Rs 18.5 lakh after clicking on a fraudulent link sent by a scammer posing as a milk supply executive. The fraudster, who identified himself as Deepak, collected her personal information during hour-long calls and subsequently hacked her phone, enabling withdrawals from her multiple bank accounts.

17 Aug 2025 · phishing link

WhatsApp Screen Mirroring Fraud: How Scammers Can Drain Your Bank Account; Here's How To Avoid It

OneCard has issued an advisory about the rising 'WhatsApp Screen Mirroring Fraud' where scammers pose as company employees, create urgency, and trick victims into sharing their screens. This gives criminals direct access to victims' phones, bank accounts, and sensitive data, potentially leading to financial loss and identity theft. Several banks have also warned users about this threat.

17 Aug 2025 · WhatsApp

Europol's ₹42 Lakhs Reward Signals Global Alarm Over Qilin Ransomware

Europol has offered a ₹42 lakh reward for information leading to Qilin ransomware operators. This sophisticated Ransomware-as-a-Service group employs double extortion tactics, targeting critical infrastructure across 30+ countries including healthcare and education sectors. Their June 2024 attack on Synnovis disrupted NHS hospitals in London.

17 Aug 2025 · ransomware

One Wrong Click: Mumbai Grandmother Loses Entire Life Savings While Ordering Milk Online

A 71-year-old woman from Mumbai lost ₹18.5 lakh after clicking on a fraudulent link sent by a scammer posing as a milk company official. The fraudster remained on call for over an hour, extracting sensitive information that allowed them to empty all three of her bank accounts.

17 Aug 2025 · remote access app

SBI Cardholders Beware: How a Cybercrime Syndicate Robbed Customers With Just a Call?

The Delhi Police's IFSO unit dismantled an online fraud network targeting SBI credit card holders, arresting 18 people. The scammers posed as NPCI and SBI representatives, claiming cards would be blocked without verification, then tricked victims into sharing OTPs and card details to conduct unauthorized transactions.

17 Aug 2025 · phone call

India's Digital Dream Rocked: Rs 1400 crore Vanished in Cyber Frauds in Just 4.5 Years

Cybercrime in India has surged dramatically, with losses exceeding ₹1400 crore over the past 4.5 years. In 2024 alone, cybercriminals stole ₹825 crore, nearly four times the ₹200 crore stolen in 2023. Despite improved recovery rates of 20-25% in Delhi, most victims never recover their money.

17 Aug 2025 · digital banking