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According to a police officer, Khan’s son had been preparing for UPSC for over six years, but had failed on three occasions. During one of his regular visits to Khan’s hotel, Yakub introduced himself as a CID officer involved in handling significant criminal cases.

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.

Upon questioning, the woman and her agents admitted that she had got married about 25 times so far, police said.

23-year-old woman duped 25 men through series of marriages, arrested: Rajasthan Police

May 21, 2025 5:44 am

The woman, identified as Anuradha Paswan, a native of Maharajganj in Uttar Pradesh, had been living in Bhopal for a while after allegedly duping one Vishnu Sharma and his family in Rajasthan’s Sawai Madhopur.

Charity scams take many forms – via phone calls, emails, social media, or door-to-door campaigns.

The dark side of 'giving': Understanding the rising 'charity scam' industry in India

May 17, 2025 9:03 am

Donating to charity is a noble act. But it’s essential to remain vigilant and ensure that your contributions are going to legitimate organisations. In this edition of The Safe Side, we explore the world of charity scams, understand what these are, how such scams operate, and how you can protect yourself.

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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.