Scams in the news in India
Recent scam stories grouped by the warning signs they describe. Headlines come from the linked publishers, not visitor reports. A story may fit more than one scam type.
Latest story added 30 September 2026
'Digital arrest' by fake police / CBI
Warning signs & help →- Digital arrest scam: cyber fraudsters loot ₹10 crore from retired engineer
The Hindu · 29 Sept 2026
- Mumbai Woman Loses ₹3.02 Crore After Nearly Three Weeks of ‘Digital Arrest’
The420.in · 29 Sept 2026
Electricity disconnection threat
Warning signs & help →- Senior citizen duped of Rs 1.7 lakh in electricity bill scam
The Times of India · 23 Sept 2026
Stock / IPO tips investment group
Warning signs & help →- How A Fake Investment App Led An Elderly Man To Lose Rs 1.10 Crore
Outlook Money · 28 Sept 2026
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