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ED attaches assets worth over Rs 1,452 crore linked to Anil Ambani in a money-laundering probe into alleged loan fraud.

'Rs 25-35 lakh for one post': ED claims 'scam' in Tamil Nadu municipal administration department; seeks police FIR

October 29, 2025 7:44 pm

The agency has shared details of about 150 candidates who purportedly gave bribes for selection, according to the sources.

In recent years, many fake websites designed to look like legitimate online marketplaces have emerged.

Diwali sale scams surge: How to spot fake websites and phishing links this festive season

October 11, 2025 9:49 am

As India gears up for the festive season with a flood of online sales, scammers are working overtime — hiding behind glittering discounts. From fake brand websites to phishing messages posing as delivery updates, The Safe Side explains how to spot the traps before you click.

Man arrested for duping hotelier of Rs 60 lakh by promising to help his son clear UPSC exams

September 22, 2025 8:34 pm

The arrested accused, Yakub Gafur Shaikh, reportedly posed as a CID officer, while his associate, Vijay Chaudhary, who remains at large, pretended to be a senior government official.

Fake RBI coin sale ads on Facebook have cost victims lakhs across India. (Image: FreePik)

Coin sale scam in India: Victims lose lakhs after falling for rare coin fraud online

September 13, 2025 9:03 am

In recent months, a disturbing wave of coin-related scams has preyed on unsuspecting individuals across India. Tempting Facebook ads promise lakhs and even crores for old coins, and people are easily lured into these schemes. In this week’s edition of The Safe Side, we look at how these scams work and how to stay safe.

The police said they recovered six SIM boxes, 133 SIM cards, 12 data storage servers, one networking router/switch, and other related equipment, with the total value estimated at approximately Rs 10 lakh. Preliminary investigations suggest that the seized SIM cards were actively used in various cybercrimes, they added.

Bengaluru police bust racket converting international calls to local calls in IT corridor

August 12, 2025 10:54 pm

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) of the Bengaluru police says preliminary investigations suggest that SIM cards seized in the operation were actively used in various cybercrimes.

Cyber scammers dupe Pimpri-Chinchwad-based software engineer of Rs 48 lakh in online share trading fraud, FIR lodged

June 26, 2025 2:37 pm

The victim was asked to download the fraudulent app ‘MOIA’ on his cell phone and transfer money into certain bank accounts as an investment in share trading.

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ED draws link between Bihar constable recruitment scam and NEET paper leak, raids 11 locations across multiple cities

June 19, 2025 12:56 pm

ED conducted searches across nearly a dozen locations in Patna, Nalanda, Ranchi, Lucknow and Kolkata in connection with the Bihar constable recruitment scam.

Victims of immigration scams are often targeted through social media and fake job offers, losing money and sometimes their freedom. (Express Image: FreePik)

How desperation for a better life abroad is fuelling immigration scams in India

June 14, 2025 9:09 am

Lured by promises of visas and jobs abroad, many Indians are falling prey to sophisticated online immigration scams. In this edition of The Safe Side, we walk you through the dangers of immigration scams, spotting red flags, and how to stay safe.

As telecom fraud evolves in India, TRAI impersonation scams have reached an "industrial scale".

TRAI is not calling: Scammers impersonating officials are fooling even the smartest

June 08, 2025 8:45 am

Cybercriminals are now impersonating officials from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), creating panic and manipulating people into sharing personal information. In this edition of The Safe Side, we break down how these scams work and how to stay protected.

AI voice cloning scams are using emotional manipulation to trick people into sending money. (Express Image/FreePik)

A call that sounds like a loved one? Decoding the dangers of AI voice cloning scams

May 23, 2025 2:50 pm

Cybercriminals are using AI to mimic the voices of family members and trusted people of victims to demand money. In this edition of The Safe Side, we will break down how these scams work, how to spot red flags, and what to do in order to protect yourself and your loved ones.

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'Freedom 251' is a huge scam: Kirit Somaiya

February 19, 2016 5:54 am

Mumbai, Feb 19 (ANI): Only after 24 hours of the launch of the world's 'cheapest' phone, Freedom 251, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kirit Somaiya on Friday said there is a huge scam involved in 'Freedom 251'. Somaiya added that he went through all the papers of the company and 'Freedom 251' doesn't have a licence. He further said the Centre has asked the UP Government to check the bonafide papers of the promoter and investors.