India’s technology capital Bengaluru is grappling with an alarming surge in cybercrime that is draining the city’s economy at an unprecedented pace. According to recent assessments, the city is suffering average daily losses of nearly ₹483 crore due to cyber fraud.


Bengaluru digital arrest scam: Bengaluru loses ₹1,543 crore to cybercrime

A 57-year-old software engineer in Bengaluru was duped of nearly ₹32 crore in a six-month-long "digital arrest" scam.
The fraudsters, who posed as Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials, kept her under constant video surveillance and coerced her into making 187 bank transfers.
The ordeal started in September 2024, when the victim received a call from someone claiming to be from DHL.


Bengaluru Digital Arrest Scam: Woman Duped Of Nearly ₹32 Crore 

Karnataka accounts for more than 25% of all digital-arrest scams reported across India, with a total of Rs 109 crore lost to digital crimes in 2024 in the state alone. Watch for more details!

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Online scams are costing people billions of dollars every year. In this story, we tell you about some common tactics used by scammers to dupe people and offer some tips that can help you stay safe online.

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