Weekly digest
10 Nov–16 Nov 2025
10 Nov–16 Nov 2025: 72 scam alerts in this weekly roundup. Top pattern: Investment & trading group scam.
Alerts this week
72
Top patterns
- Investment & trading group scam24×
- Government / police impersonation24×
- Courier or parcel scam12×
Channels
States
What to watch for
Investment & trading group scam
No legitimate broker promises guaranteed returns or runs trading from a chat group.
Example alert →Government / police impersonation
Government agencies never demand money over phone. Verify by calling the official number from the official website.
Example alert →Courier or parcel scam
Real police never demand money over phone or video call. Hang up and call 1930.
Example alert →Loan & credit card scam
Real lenders deduct fees from the loan, never ask you to pay upfront. Never install screen-share apps for ‘verification’.
Example alert →SIM swap & OTP theft
Never share OTP. If your phone suddenly loses signal for hours, contact your operator immediately.
Example alert →
Highlights
Two cyber fraudsters dupe victims of ₹50 lakh in separate incidents, held by Delhi Police
Delhi Police arrested two men for cyber fraud involving over ₹50 lakh through investment scams. Sunil Kumar Reddy, 44, from Andhra Pradesh posed as an investment adviser and duped a victim of ₹23.8 lakh through fake stock market schemes. Ayush Semwal, 21, from Uttar Pradesh operated mule accounts for a crypto trading scam that defrauded ₹26.49 lakh. Police froze 18 bank accounts and recovered ₹5 lakh.
15 Nov 2025 · fake website
Mumbai Court Denies Bail, Says Bank Account Misuse Invites Liability
A Mumbai court denied bail to Rahul Gawali, a 41-year-old director of Rahsa Beez Solution, for allowing his company's bank account to be used in a stock market fraud worth ₹7.31 crore. The victim was lured via a WhatsApp group posing as stock advisors from a multinational bank. The court ruled that individuals permitting their accounts for criminal activities cannot escape liability.
15 Nov 2025 · whatsapp
Police Chief's Name Misused in Scam; Authorities Issue Alert
Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar reported that cybercriminals created a fake Facebook account in his name to solicit money from his contacts. One friend was deceived and transferred ₹20,000 to the fraudster. The incident highlights the growing trend of digital impersonation scams targeting even high-ranking officials. Authorities have initiated steps to take down the fake profiles and urged citizens to verify requests through direct phone calls.
15 Nov 2025 · facebook
How an Urban Flat in Noida Hid a Full-Fledged Betting Empire
Greater Noida police arrested eight people running an online betting and gaming fraud from a rented apartment in Bisrakh. The gang lured victims with small guaranteed returns before extracting larger deposits through cricket betting and casino games. Police recovered 159 forged passbooks, 95 fake cheque books, 131 ATM cards, and multiple devices. The operation was allegedly directed by someone known only as 'Leo' who remains at large.
15 Nov 2025 · social media
ED Files Chargesheet against Karnataka Cong MLA in China Iron Ore Export Case
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against Karnataka Congress MLA Satish Krishna Sail and his company in a money laundering case related to illegal export of iron ore worth Rs 44 crore to China. Sail allegedly used undisclosed foreign entities to conceal proceeds and maintained multiple foreign bank accounts in Hong Kong. ED has attached his assets worth Rs 21 crore.
15 Nov 2025 · NA
Haryana Unveils Fast-Track Refund System Amid Rising Cyber Fraud cases
Haryana is facing a surge in cyber fraud including 'digital arrest' scams where fraudsters pose as law enforcement, creating fake emergencies to extort money. DGP O.P. Singh emphasized that 'digital arrest' doesn't exist and victims should report to cybercrime helpline 1930 immediately. The state has implemented a new fast-track refund system through Lok Adalats allowing victims to recover blocked funds without lengthy court procedures.
15 Nov 2025 · phone call
ED Registers Case Against Suspended DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar, Initiates Money Laundering Probe
The Enforcement Directorate has registered a money laundering case against suspended DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar under PMLA, following a CBI case. Bhullar and associate Krishnu Sharda allegedly demanded Rs 8 lakh bribe from a scrap trader. CBI raids at Bhullar's residence yielded Rs 7 crore cash, 71 property documents, 2.5 kg gold, and jewelry. ED is investigating his financial network, property transactions, and potential abuse of official position.
15 Nov 2025 · NA
Bengaluru Man Loses ₹1.02 Crore to Elaborate 'Morgan Stanley' Impersonation Scam
A 33-year-old Bengaluru resident lost ₹1.02 crore in a sophisticated investment scam where fraudsters impersonated Morgan Stanley executives. The victim was approached via Facebook and added to a WhatsApp group run by fake executives who convinced him to download a counterfeit investment app. Over two months, he transferred funds to the platform which showed fake profits until he was locked out when attempting to withdraw.
15 Nov 2025 · facebook