“If it sounds too good to be true. It probably is.” For many victims, investment scams do not begin with suspicion. They begin with excitement. Rising numbers on a screen, messages promising “early access,” and testimonials claiming life-changing returns create the impression of legitimacy. What follows is often slow and quiet: withdrawals marked “under process,” support teams that stop responding, and platforms that suddenly go offline. By the time victims realise something

For thousands of students across India, scholarships are not bonuses — they are the difference between attending college and dropping out. They promise access, mobility, and a way out of financial constraint. But increasingly, that promise is being weaponised. Behind professional-looking websites, official-sounding emails, and institutions that appear legitimate down to their terms of service, a parallel economy of education fraud has taken root. From fake scholarship portals

She thought she’d finally found someone who saw her for who she was — kind, accomplished, a little lonely after years of putting everyone else first. By the time she realized the man she’d fallen for wasn’t real, she had lost ₹18 lakh and a piece of her self-trust she’s still struggling to rebuild. Romance and matrimonial scams  exploit emotional vulnerability for financial gain. Scammers create false identities on dating apps, social media, or marriage portals to build trust