How harmful APK files rob identity, money and ways to protect oneself from scammers

These files come in messages falsely claiming to offer government benefits, bank services, KYC updates

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 25 Nov 2025 8:19 AM IST

Beware! If you receive random calls from anonymous bank officials, don’t share details; they can be scammers

The fraudsters entice cardholders by promising the redemption of unused reward points

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 20 Aug 2025 8:23 AM IST

Trading fraud to digital arrest: Cyberabad Cybercrime Police arrest 45, refunds Rs 99L to victims

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 25 July 2025 3:42 PM IST

Bahadurpura man’s search for wife ends in scam; he loses Rs 21.7 lakh on matrimonial site

A resident of Bahadurpura lost Rs 21.7 lakh to cyber fraudsters who posed as prospective brides on matriomonial site

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 1 July 2025 7:51 PM IST

Leonia Resorts sale: BRS accuses Congress' Ranjith Reddy of fraud; demands CBI, ED probe

Originally owned by Leo Meridian Infra Projects & Hotels, the property was under insolvency proceedings due to a debt of Rs 2,221 crore

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 21 Jun 2025 12:00 PM IST

DigiTele employee in Jubilee Hills booked for diverting company funds to shell firms

Over the years, he allegedly abused this position of trust to orchestrate a scheme for personal gain

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 16 Jun 2025 3:25 PM IST

Digital arrest scam: Octogenarian loses Rs 1.38 crore to callers posing as SBI agents; 2 held

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 22 Feb 2025 11:14 AM IST

Tritiyaa Fine Jewellery founder Kanthi Dutt arrested in Hyderabad for alleged fraud, forgery

The arrest follows claims of investment fraud against Parineeti Chopra, a Bollywood actress, and other parties

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 1 Dec 2024 4:59 PM IST

Ex-ship captain loses Rs 11 crore in cyber fraud; 1 held

A history-sheeter, Kaif Ibrahim Mansuri, has been arrested and police have found 33 debit cards and 12 cheque books

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 28 Nov 2024 8:49 AM IST

Hyderabad: Cyber Crime Police block 3 fraudulent transactions; retrieve Rs 3.60L

Cyber Crime Police appealed to people not to install any Apk files that are forwarded or sent through WhatsApp

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 26 Nov 2024 9:24 AM IST

Digital arrest: How octogenarian in Hyderabad lost Rs 13 lakhs to fraudster posing as cop

The fraudster further alleged that the woman was involved in a money laundering case

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 18 Oct 2024 8:02 PM IST

Hyderabad: DKZ Technologies MD held for cheating 17,500 depositors of Rs 229 crores

Currently, the company has closed its office in Madhapur leaving the investors worried

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 10 Oct 2024 8:46 PM IST