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Payal Gaming Deepfake Case: Maharashtra Cyber Confirms Viral Video Was Fake
A fake explicit video was circulated online targeting creator Payal Gaming (Payal Dhare). Maharashtra Cyber Police confirmed it was a deepfake, registered action, and arrested the uploader. Not every viral clip is real — deepfakes can target anyone. Victims should report quickly as cyber police do act in such cases.
Read MoreImpersonation Scam: Fraudsters Pretended to Be GAIL Officials
Police in Ranchi arrested three accused who posed as GAIL representatives and cheated a victim of ₹20 lakh. Scammers often impersonate trusted companies using official-looking identities. Always verify through official numbers and websites — a professional appearance does not guarantee legitimacy.
Read MoreFake Government App Scam: How a PM Kisan APK Was Used for Fraud
Azamgarh police booked 17 people linked to a massive fraud operation using a fake PM Kisan Yojana app. Victims installed a malicious APK from messages, allowing scammers to steal OTPs and siphon money from bank accounts. Never install APK files from messages — government names are often misused in scams.
Read MoreE-Challan Scam: One APK File Led to Bank Fraud
A 74-year-old man in Rajkot received a WhatsApp message with an "RTO E-CHALAN.APK" from a known contact. After installing it, malware intercepted OTPs and ₹10.66 lakh was stolen. Even messages from known contacts can carry malware — never install APK files outside official app stores. Quick reporting helped freeze ₹1.86 lakh.
Read MoreBehind Cyber Fraud: Police Trace Mule Accounts Used by Scammers
Belagavi police flagged around 1,400 suspicious mule bank accounts and registered multiple cyberfraud cases. Several suspects were connected to fraud cases across states involving large sums. Cyber fraud is usually organized, not random — and police investigations can uncover wider networks behind the scenes.
Read MoreDigital Arrest Scam: How Fake Police Calls Trap Victims
Nagaur police arrested 4 people from New Delhi, including a CA, who posed as Bengaluru police on video calls and put a retired doctor under "digital arrest" — extracting ₹34 lakh using threats of human trafficking charges. Police never demand money over video calls. Fear-based threats are a major red flag. Immediate reporting helped freeze ₹5 lakh.
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