Can you use UPI abroad? Here’s what Indian travellers must know about charges, limits and security risksIndian travellers are increasingly using UPI abroad for convenient payments, but understanding its limitations and risks is crucial. While ...
29 May, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Born out of microfinance, Bandhan Bank now bets big on AI and digital bankingAs Bandhan Bank accelerates its transition from a microfinance-led institution into a universal bank, Executive Director & COO Ratan Kumar ...
20 May, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Delhi Police bust interstate fake visa, overseas job racket; three heldDelhi Police have busted an interstate fake visa and overseas job racket that defrauded hundreds of job seekers. Three individuals were arr...
29 Apr, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Bengaluru director made a Rs 34 payment mistake, then his account started draining until nearly Rs 74,000 vanishedA 56-year-old Bengaluru-based company director lost nearly Rs 74,000 in an online scam after falling for a fake bank reward points redempti...
26 Apr, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
RBI brings cross border transactions under e-mandate rules, allows customer to opt out anytimeThe Reserve Bank of India is enhancing digital fraud prevention. Cross-border recurring electronic payments via cards, prepaid instruments,...
21 Apr, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
What are Money mule accounts? Australia’s financial intelligence regulator targets financial crime vulnerabilities in foreign-owned banksAustralia's financial intelligence unit, AUSTRAC, has uncovered significant control and reporting issues within foreign-owned banks. Review...
13 Apr, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
660 arrests, 499 FIRs, Rs 519 crore fraud: How Delhi Police's CyHawk 4.0 op caught cyber scamsters across 20+ states within 48 hoursDelhi Police concluded Operation CyHawk 4.0, a massive 48-hour coordinated strike against organized cybercrime syndicates across 20 states ...
09 Apr, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
How to protect your debit, credit card from fraudstersAs the number of people who use their cards to make purchases has increased, so has the number of cases of card-related fraud. Here are the...
21 Apr, 2022, 01.23 PM IST
RBI asks banks to counter cloning of ATM cardsThe RBI has also raised red flags over the progress made by banks in upgrading machines from the unsupported Windows XP operating system.
22 Jun, 2018, 10.59 AM IST
Your cloned card is being swiped abroadUsually, crooks use a device called the skimmer that is fitted to a card swiping machine and which copies the card details while it is bein...
22 Jun, 2018, 10.35 AM IST
Beware of clone machine before swiping your cardThe modus operandi has indicated the usage of skimmer devices, which are used to illegally copy card details when it is swiped at an ATM or...
10 Apr, 2018, 11.40 AM IST
Atom Tech launches tool to switch on/off cards to check fraudApplicable for both smartphone and non-smart phone users, the e-shield enables banks to lower card and account- based frauds thereby bringi...
22 Mar, 2018, 06.23 PM IST
Phone frauds via debit & credit cards, e-wallets rising: GovtThe Intelligence Bureau has been asked to coordinate with state governments to investigate financial fraud cases involving mobile phones an...
15 Feb, 2018, 07.10 PM IST
Punching PIN must for debit card transactions from December 1Debit card holders will from Sunday be required to punch in their PIN numbers every time they use the card, a move aimed at minimising frau...
01 Dec, 2013, 06.12 AM IST
Transactions using debit, credit cards to be encouraged: FM P Chidambaram"There is no proposal to discourage use of net banking and debit and credit cards. In fact, we must encourage it as such transactions are r...
13 Dec, 2012, 02.10 PM IST
- RBI's diktat capping debit card charges could spur usage
Come July 1, and you could see retailers across the country urging you to use your debit cards instead of credit cards.
29 Jun, 2012, 10.26 PM IST
- Carry your photo ID to swap credit, debit cards now
Next time you flash credit or debit card, be ready to carry along photo ID, as banks have asked merchants to do so to check fraud. Free: Ge...
26 Jul, 2009, 06.58 PM IST