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Digital arrest: How India’s fastest-growing scam uses fake investigations and video calls to siphon off crores- Good news for senior citizens: Money in this bank can now only be transferred by double OTP verification one to a/c holder and another to trusted contact
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- UPI underdogs seek fair play; WhatsApp tightens scam defencesSmaller UPI players will meet NPCI to curb the growth of industry leaders PhonePe, Google Pay and Paytm. This and more in today’s ETtech To...29 Apr, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
- Inside WhatsApp's measures to curb digital arrest scamsWhatsApp is using AI to combat digital arrest scams, banning thousands of impersonating accounts. Authorities are working to prevent signif...29 Apr, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
- WhatsApp to roll out SIM binding, tighten curbs on digital arrest scamsWhatsApp has agreed to implement SIM binding and enhanced safeguards against prolonged scam calls, as per a Supreme Court filing. The compa...29 Apr, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
- Mangaluru man gets call about SIM card misuse; one mistake makes him lose Rs 2,07,04,600 in a few weeksA 61-year-old man in Mangaluru was allegedly duped of over Rs 2 crore in a sophisticated digital arrest scam, where fraudsters posing as of...26 Apr, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
- CoinDCX promoters get bail in alleged cheating caseCoinDCX's co-founders were granted bail after a court found no prima facie case against them. The company stated the arrests stemmed from a...24 Mar, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
- Supreme Court to hear digital arrest scam case next weekThe Supreme Court will hear a suo motu case concerning victims of digital arrest scams next week. These scams involve fraudsters impersonat...16 Mar, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
- The power of a name: How ‘digital arrest’ scammers weaponise top cops’ reputationsDigital arrest scam: Scammers are using the names of famous police officials to trick people. They pretend to be senior officers and threat...15 Mar, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
- ED makes second arrest in S P Oswal digital arrest caseThe Enforcement Directorate has arrested Arpit Rathore in connection with a money laundering case. This follows the digital arrest of indus...02 Jan, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
- SC warning puts spotlight on cracks in cyberlaws amid digital arrest scamsThe Supreme Court’s sharp warning over rising “digital arrest” scams, where fraudsters pose as judges or police to extort victims, has reig...30 Oct, 2025, 11.39 AM IST
- SC moots CBI probe, seeks states' responses in digital extortion casesThe Supreme Court is weighing the necessity of a coordinated investigation by the CBI into the alarming surge in digital impersonation crim...28 Oct, 2025, 12.01 AM IST
- SC takes suo motu cognisance of 'Digital Arrest', seeks responses from govt, CBIThe Supreme Court is taking action against digital arrest scams. Cybercriminals are impersonating law enforcement officials. They are using...17 Oct, 2025, 11.10 PM IST
- CBI arrests cyber criminal, seizes Rs 2.8 crore of cryptocurrenciesThe CBI arrested Rahul Arora in a crackdown on a cybercrime racket targeting US and Canadian victims by impersonating officials. Seized ass...11 Jun, 2025, 05.00 PM IST
- CBI conducts searches at 42 locations, arrests five under Operation Chakra -VThe CBI, as part of Operation Chakra-V, conducted searches at 38 Point of Sale Agents of Telecom Operators across eight states, uncovering ...10 May, 2025, 10.03 PM IST
- How scammers used a fake Supreme Court order on Jet Airways case to wipe out a retired banker's Rs 3.15 croreA 78-year-old ex-banker from Noida was scammed out of Rs 3.15 crore in a digital arrest con. Impersonating officials convinced him of fake ...21 Mar, 2025, 12.04 PM IST
- NPCI highlights common tactics used by fraudsters, shares tips to stay safeNPCI warns about digital arrest scams targeting Indians. Criminals pose as officials to scare victims. They demand money to avoid fake lega...17 Dec, 2024, 12.29 PM IST
- 'Digital arrest' scam: How cybercriminals use fear to empty your bank accountScammers are using 'digital arrest' threats via SMS, email, or WhatsApp, impersonating officials from agencies like the CBI to extort money...01 Nov, 2024, 10.53 AM IST
- The world of digital scams is expanding its base in India; How can you stay cautious?A cyber scam trend sees criminals posing as law enforcement officials, using video calls to intimidate victims into transferring large sums...30 Oct, 2024, 03.09 PM IST
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