1 in 4 Americans hit by tax scams as AI deepfakes rise — 5 traps to avoid nowTax scams are rising in 2025 as fraudsters use AI and fake messages to trick people. Many Americans are losing money during tax season due ...
18 Mar, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
Word of the Day: Hornswoggle — How to use it like a proWord of the day: Over 170,000 English words exist today. Yet “hornswoggle” is trending in vocabulary searches. The hornswoggle meaning is s...
23 Feb, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Scammers and loan sharks target debt-ridden migrants in UKMigrants in Britain are increasingly vulnerable to scams and loan sharks, exploiting their desperation amid tightened immigration policies....
23 Jun, 2025, 04.39 PM IST
Beware, these two words in your emails could signal a scam. FBI issues warning and steps to enhance cybersecurityPhishing scams have become more deceptive, with scammers exploiting AI and creating a false sense of urgency using specific phrases. The FB...
24 Jan, 2025, 03.34 PM IST
Polish billionaire plans to sue Meta over fake advertisementsTheir move would be another in a series of quests initiated globally to hold the internet giant accountable for ads that keep appearing des...
13 Aug, 2024, 08.24 AM IST
Startups’ new hiring strategies; unprecedented poll buzz onlineHappy Thursday! While layoffs continue, startups are strategically refilling certain open positions with lower-salaried junior staff to cut...
06 Jun, 2024, 07.45 AM IST
Money you paid for Gaza may be heading to Ghaziabad insteadOnline scamsters are using the viral ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ campaign as an opportunity to dupe people who want to lend a helping hand or donat...
06 Jun, 2024, 06.00 AM IST
From 'Believe In Magic' to 'The Grift', 6 must-listen podcasts about lies & fraudExplore the world of lies, scams, and con artists with these six gripping podcasts that delve into various forms of deception, from art for...
31 Dec, 2023, 11.48 AM IST
AI-generated scams to increase cyber risks in 2024Deepfake technology has the ability to wreak havoc on the lives of its victims by spreading misinformation through AI-generated voice, vide...
19 Dec, 2023, 07.13 PM IST
Veterans Day 2023: Here is how to avoid scams while making donationsAnnually on November 11, the US observes 'Veterans Day' to honor those who served in the military, past and present. As the day nears, peop...
10 Nov, 2023, 10.44 PM IST
Hackers exploit Israeli-Hamas war via fake donation emails, web linksExperts observed a surge in scam emails written in English, falsely seeking donations for those affected by the conflict. The company's sec...
23 Oct, 2023, 05.14 PM IST
Increase in phishing scams, malware campaigns, fraudulent websites associated with Covid-19 : ReportThe increase in digital payments have given rise to digital frauds such as fraudulent claims, identity theft, triangulation fraud, etc.
26 Aug, 2020, 05.38 PM IST
Over 50% Indians fell prey to discount scams. Tips to stay safe this holiday seasonA new trend that hit unsavvy consumers hard this festive season was through phony gift cards.
10 Dec, 2019, 10.13 PM IST
Sheetal Mafatlal and the shocking art heistShocking Rs 100-crore art heist that has Sheetal Atulya Mafatlal stuck right in middle of it, with Mumbai's hoi polloi tittering in side-li...
11 Sep, 2014, 01.32 PM IST
Indians plan to do shop online this holiday season using internet, mobile phones: McAfeeMcAfee has found that an increasing number of Indians are planning to do shop online this holiday season, using the internet and their mobi...
20 Dec, 2012, 11.20 PM IST
Be on guard against scammers this holiday season: McAfeeOne of the biggest scams of holiday season is fake charities that cyber criminals hope to cash in on by sending spam emails.
16 Dec, 2012, 07.46 PM IST
- Madoff's right hand man pleads guilty to fraud, conspiracy
Bernard Madoff's right hand man during decades of massive fraud on Wall Street pleaded guilty to conspiracy and fraud and promised to coope...
12 Aug, 2009, 06.46 AM IST