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Digital arrest: How India’s fastest-growing scam uses fake investigations and video calls to siphon off croresThey pose as the police, put you under ‘digital arrest’, and tether you to a video call till your savings are gone. How India’s fastest gro...
Digital arrests, fake QR codes, deepfakes and more: 6 devastating financial scams robbing innocent victims and how to fight backIndia's digital boom is fueling a sophisticated criminal ecosystem, with cybercrime surging by 890% to over Rs 22,845 crore in 2024 from 20...
Offshore betting sites cash in as RMG ban-hit local players retreatIndia's ban on real money gaming sees offshore platforms surge. Parimatch and 1XBet offer huge deposit bonuses. Experts warn of uncontrolle...
Don’t download that file! HDFC flags dangerous bank fraudHDFC Bank has warned customers about rising APK frauds, where scammers impersonate officials and trick victims into installing malicious ap...
Jumped deposit scam: Entering UPI pin casually can empty your bank account, know how you can protect yourselfJumped deposit scam: Scammers are using innovative methods to target UPI users these days. Sending money into your bank account is the easi...
Cyber fraud: Supreme Court orders SBI to refund full money lost in an online scam to its customerState Bank of India (SBI): A person from Assam fell victim to a cyber fraud when he tried to return a Louis Philippe blazer. However, inste...
New UPI scam: Fraudsters send you Rs 200.00 and ask to return Rs 20,000; how to protect yourself from UPI overpayment scamUPI overpayment scam: You should be careful before sending or accepting any UPI collect money request especially from unknown numbers or ID...
What's 'jumped deposit' scam? Here's how UPI users can stay safeA new cyber scam called 'Jumped Deposit' targets UPI users. Scammers deposit a small amount in your account, and when you check your balanc...
Digital arrest frauds on rise: NPCI cautions people on how to identify and protect themselves from fraudsDigital payments are now accessible nationwide, driving India towards a digital-first economy. Be cautious if someone claims to be from gov...
You are under digital arrest! How fake cop scams are draining victims’ bank accountsVictims of online scams are finding themselves in the grip of fake cops, leading to empty bank accounts. As the battle against cybercrime i...
Online scams are on the rise: Learn about the latest tricks fraudsters are using to identify frauds and protect yourselfScamsters are coming up with new tricks to defraud their victims. They are even using AI to identify victims and their weaknesses. Young gr...
Scam alert! 10 common tricks used by scamstersMiddle-aged and elderly people are most vulnerable, though even youngsters fall into the traps laid by fraudsters. Know about the latest on...
How Bengaluru woman lost Rs 77,000 while returning spoilt milk to online grocery platformA 65-year-old woman in Bengaluru, Sophia, lost Rs 77,000 in an online scam while attempting to return spoiled milk bought from an online gr...
Pratibimb nails 454 black hats in Jamtara zoneThe Pratibimb app, launched in November-December, led to the arrest of 454 cyber criminals in Jamtara, Deoghar, and Giridih areas of Jharkh...
What steps should be taken to prevent AI based scams? Rahul Tyagi answersFor example, they will call your family member and say that I am in trouble. I am being arrested by the cops and please talk to my lawyer. ...
7 latest highly deceptive online scams; how to identify them and protect your moneyOnline scam and how to protect yourself: If you are not aware of their latest methods and tricks, you can easily fall into their trap, resu...
How retail investors can be protected from market volatility, fraudsLet's consider how India's young investors invest. Many park their savings in mutual funds and equity assets. Others seek additional gains ...
8 digital payment-related scams and how you can avoid themDo not seek help from strangers to complete payment transactions. Do not download apps, except recommended by seemingly-helpful people. ET ...