Can a shop charge you extra for paying by credit card? Here's what every card user should knowCan merchants legally charge customers extra for credit card payments? The Reserve Bank of India regulates these payment systems and card a...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
Amazon, Walmart AI detect 'made in USA' fraud but do not flag it, study saysRetailer AI assistants can identify false "Made in USA" claims on products. However, these technologies are not actively used to police suc...
30 Jul, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Kerala woman wins Rs 36,880 payout after Instagram boutique fails to deliver a dress worth Rs 1,880 she ordered for weddingA Kerala consumer commission has ordered an Instagram boutique to pay ₹36,880 to a woman who paid for two dresses needed for a wedding, rec...
28 Jul, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
eCommerce fraud goes 'Jamtara-style', powered by device farming: ReportIndian online shopping faces a new threat. Organised groups are using device farms to commit large-scale eCommerce fraud. These networks ex...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Dark patterns under the scanner: E-commerce firms told to self-audit and clean up in three monthsThe Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed e-commerce platforms in India to conduct self-audits within three months to i...
07 Jun, 2025, 02.09 PM IST
How AI is supercharging cyber criminals' kitsAI is lowering the technical bar for cybercriminals, making it easier and cheaper to generate content for attacks. Software used in fraud a...
20 Apr, 2025, 01.42 PM IST
Diwali online shopping: Here are tips to protect yourself from shopping fraudsAs Diwali approaches, the excitement of celebrating with loved ones is building up. However, it is important to be cautious as online shopp...
10 Nov, 2023, 12.32 PM IST
Rajkumar Rao joins UP police's campaign to prevent online shopping fraudThe Uttar Pradesh Police will make the public aware of cybercrime and its helpline in regional languages also.
11 Jul, 2023, 07.34 AM IST
Amazon Prime Day 2023 is here! Beware of these scams and fake texts; All you need to knowAs Amazon Prime Day arrives once more, it is important to exercise caution. In the event that you receive a text message this week or the f...
10 Jul, 2023, 11.19 PM IST
Percentage of online shopping scam victims down to 74%: ReportAccording to an analysis by Banklesstimes, the emergence of ecommerce has increased the possibility of fraudulent activities. A surge in on...
07 Jun, 2022, 10.18 AM IST
Frauds to beware of if you shop onlineOnline sales platforms are one of the most recent ways that con artists deceive buyers. Let's take a look at how it works and what measures...
27 Apr, 2022, 02.43 PM IST
Online shopping: How to protect yourself from online card fraudThere has seen a surge in online card fraud in recent years, and it accelerated during the pandemic as more people shopped on the internet.
23 Oct, 2021, 11.10 AM IST
Your friend in distress could be an e-fraudsterFraudsters have managed to steal from hundreds of bank accounts by either impersonating acquaintances of account holders, tricking tipplers...
28 May, 2020, 10.48 AM IST
Data of 14 lakh people breached, online buyers duped of Rs 200 croreNandan Rao Patel, arrested here on Saturday by the Noida field unit of the STF, used to procure the data of clients of major online shoppin...
31 Mar, 2019, 10.53 PM IST
Govenment to amend laws to protect online shoppers from fraudsIn the last two years, nine complaints have been registered against e-commerce companies and the government has taken action on the same.
12 Dec, 2014, 02.59 PM IST
Check portal’s credentials and opt for safer options to avoid mistakes when e-shoppingIt is a good practice to go through your account and credit card statements. If you spot a suspicious entry, report the matter to the bank.
20 Oct, 2014, 04.33 AM IST
- Online Shopping: Safety Tips
As the potential of online shopping is being grasped, the risks are going up too, particularly for consumers. Sadly, many online shoppers i...
22 Jan, 2008, 12.25 AM IST