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WhatsApp 'No' reply costs lakhs: CA gets Rs 90,000 fake debit alert, replies 'No' & loses Rs 1.70 lakh from bank accounts; no OTP or link involved- How international students can spot a fake job or sponsorship scam
- 34-year-old woman told Rs 9 crore sent to her from abroad was stuck at customs; she paid for its release, lost Rs 1.2 crore to fraud
- IIT-Delhi engineer, bank manager arrested by Mumbai Police for duping Rs 1.12 crore from a 68-year-old in a digital arrest scamAn IIT Delhi graduate and a private bank operations manager are among six people arrested in connection with a Rs 1.12 crore digital arrest...17 Sep, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
- Dating app chat turns costly: Delhi man loses Rs 82.5 lakh after conversation with a womanA 41-year-old west Delhi man allegedly lost ₹82.5 lakh after a woman he met on a dating app introduced him to a fake online business promis...16 Sep, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
- Psychology says people who never answer unknown numbers are not rude, they may be protecting more than their privacyFor many people, declining an unknown call may have little to do with anxiety and more to do with managing personal boundaries. Communicati...07 Sep, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
- Indian Consulate in Dubai warns UAE Indians against biometric data fraudIndian nationals in the UAE face warnings from their consulate regarding fraudulent agents. These agents offer services for visa regularisa...31 Aug, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- Meta more cautious on CSAM after unequivocal govt message; action visible: IT Ministry sourcesSources said the government's intent is not censorship or restricting coverage in any way, but ensuring Indian laws and norms are followed ...18 Aug, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
- Singapore tightens anti-scam rules on social media, messaging platformsSingapore, the region's second-largest economy, lost over $2.8 billion to scams from 2020 through the first half of 2025, Home Affairs Mini...18 Aug, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
- Got Income Tax notice asking you to pay Rs 6,000 in tax? Check this warning from government’s fact check teamAttention taxpayers: a fraudulent Income Tax notice demanding a payment of Rs 6,000 has been detected online. The Fact Check team from the ...14 Aug, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- Karnataka government tightens recruitment exam security, to fill 74,000 postsKarnataka will begin recruiting for 74,000 government positions starting this Sunday. The state government has implemented technology-drive...01 Aug, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
- In wake of 'scam', Rohit Pawar seeks audit of degree certificates issued by Pune varsity since 2015NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has alleged a fake degree scam at Savitribai Phule Pune University, demanding a comprehensive forensic audit of un...30 Jul, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
- Sebi warns listed firms, regulated entities against rising 'Boss Scam' cyber fraudSebi has issued a warning to all regulated entities regarding a rising cyber fraud known as the 'Boss Scam'. In this scheme, fraudsters mas...17 Jul, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
- After WhatsApp, Telegram submits reply on username feature notice; both submissions being examinedOn Thursday evening, the government received WhatsApp's reply to the notice on the 'username' feature. The reply of Telegram has also been ...10 Jul, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
- WhatsApp submits reply on 'username' notice; govt examining messaging platform's responseThe Centre issued a notice to Meta last Wednesday, questioning the proposed username feature on WhatsApp, flagging concerns that it could m...10 Jul, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
- WhatsApp username: Should you use your real name or something else?WhatsApp is rolling out a new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. This privacy upgrade lets you rese...30 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
- WhatsApp issues warning over latest money-stealing con trick - don’t fall for itWhatsApp scam alert 2025: WhatsApp is rolling out a new screen-sharing alert to combat a rising scam targeting users' finances. Cybercrimin...23 Oct, 2025, 01.57 AM IST
- Added to a random WhatsApp group? New Safety feature warns you before you join in; here is everything you need to knowWhatsApp has introduced a 'safety overview' feature to combat scams by alerting users when added to unfamiliar groups by unknown contacts. ...08 Aug, 2025, 08.52 AM IST
- WhatsApp monitors fraudulent activities, scams; bans 9.96 million Indian accountsAccording to WhatsApp, even before receiving user complaints, the Meta-owned messaging app banned 1.32 million accounts. This, it said, dem...21 Mar, 2025, 10.14 PM IST
- WhatsApp launches new Security Center pageWhatsApp said it has created this page to build awareness about the various safety measures and in-built product features that empower user...01 Jun, 2023, 11.11 AM IST
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