Scams and safety

New scam waves, police alerts and court rulings on cyber fraud.

Fake Instagram shops: Delhi Police bust a network linked to ₹30 crore

A student ordered a kurti from an Instagram ad and kept paying for a 'delivery code'. Police say the network behind it handled over ₹30 crore. Here's how to shop safely on social media.

28 Oct 2026

Pensioners: no one calls for your life certificate. Don't share the OTP

As pensioners get ready to submit their annual life certificate, fraudsters are calling for OTPs and posting fake 'online submission' links. Here's how to submit safely.

28 Oct 2026

There is no 'digital arrest': Supreme Court pushes for faster help for victims

The Supreme Court has ordered a nationwide CBI probe and a standard procedure to fight digital arrest scams, including returning victims' money faster. Here's how the scam works now, with AI voices, and what to do.

21 Oct 2026