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Jhanvi, Riya, Simran: How a woman and agency used multiple names to ‘maid’ off with money from Delhi homesA woman, using aliases like Jhanvi and Riya, allegedly ran a fake domestic help racket. Families seeking house helps were defrauded after p...
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...
Forensic experts call for AI-driven playbook to counter deepfakes and digital scamsFinancial crime is evolving rapidly with AI-generated deepfakes and complex fraud rings. Traditional methods are no longer sufficient. Expe...
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 ...
As rupee dips, I-T steps up vigil on shady outflowsIn multiple cases, individuals have used dozens of fake permanent account numbers (PANs) with the same name but different addresses and dat...
IPL 2026 scam season is here: Over 600 fake ticket sites, 400 malware-linked streams cheat fansAs the IPL 2026 season kicks off, a rise in cyber scams is alarming eager cricket enthusiasts. Unscrupulous fraudsters are capitalising on ...
IPL 2026: Four arrested for selling fake tickets in RCB vs LSG match; used ChatGPT, design software for conPolice in Lucknow arrested four members of an interstate gang accused of creating and selling fake IPL tickets outside Ekana Cricket Stadiu...
Trust at scale: What it takes to build a resilient digital asset ecosystem in IndiaAs India leads global digital asset adoption, building a robust trust infrastructure is critical. The article emphasizes a systems approach...
Rs 40 lakh return from Rs 22,000 investment? How ‘Quantum AI’ scam is misusing Nirmala Sitharaman’s name to lure investorsQuantum AI scam: A viral message falsely claims Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is promoting a 'Quantum AI' investment scheme. It promi...
Mother's Day Special: How AI, apps are empowering women to manage finances, improve health, build careerWomen are learning to keep pace with the ubiquitous apps and AI, shrugging off dependence on their kids for financial transactions, online ...
R.K. Laxman's iconic cartoon character 'Common Man' set to spread awareness on digital payment fraudNational Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has teamed up with The Times of India to launch a national campaign on digital payment safety...
Don't leave your crease: ICICI Bank asks UPI users to follow cricket strategy to stay safe from fraudsICICI Bank issued a warning about rising fake UPI payment scams, urging caution through social media. They shared a video advising users to...
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...
Beware of these 4 frauds while making payments via UPI amid lockdownThere are various frauds associated with UPI payments, none of which are issues with UPI itself but are modes of deception. Therefore, it b...
Payments on WhatsApp launches ‘Scam Se Bacho’ campaign in IndiaPayments on WhatsApp allow users to send and receive money from their contacts via Unified Payment Interface (UPI) as easily as sending a W...
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 ...
Helpline fraud: Why an online search may be the best way to lose moneyTwo developments have created an enabling environment for fraud- the explosion of smartphones with internet and modes of payment via apps. ...
UPI hits 1 billion transactions in October, plans to go globalThe payments platform hit the number in 3 years - the fastest adoption of a payments system.
WhatsApp pay drops beta tag, adds Axis & HDFC Bank to listThe instant messaging service provider has also removed the sentence that it was testing a “beta product” while offering payment service to...
NPCI stops UPI pay within same account, effective August 1NPCI said that all such transactions will be blocked in the UPI central system and has also asked payment service providers and banks to bl...