Income tax refund with wrong claims: Up to 200% penalty, criminal action for wrong tax refund claim; check exactly what will happenThe Income Tax Department has exposed a nationwide network of agents facilitating fraudulent tax deductions and exemptions, leading to ille...
17 Dec, 2025, 02.15 PM IST
Got income tax refund email? Govt warns it could be a scam, tells taxpayers what to do immediatelyThe Income Tax Department has issued a stern warning to citizens. Scammers are sending fake emails and messages claiming tax refunds. These...
17 Dec, 2025, 12.22 PM IST
Income Tax Department cracks down on taxpayers claiming refunds against donations to fake political parties, charitiesThe Income Tax Department is taking action against taxpayers who filed returns with fake deductions. Investigations revealed intermediaries...
15 Dec, 2025, 06.19 PM IST
Manipulated again: I-T busts fresh fraud in political donation tax deduction claimsThe Income Tax Department is cracking down on fraudulent tax deductions, revealing manipulation even after taxpayers were given a chance to...
19 Jul, 2025, 01.06 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
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
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
Salaried getting income tax notices for deductions of FY21-22 ITR: Watchouts for current ITRSalaried individuals have come under income tax department's scanner for making fake deductions claims in the income tax returns filed last...
28 Jul, 2023, 10.43 AM IST
EMI moratorium fraud: Banks asking customers to be alert, not to share OTP with impostersAsking customers to protect their financial details, Axis Bank said in an e-mail to customers said fraudsters have started a new modus oper...
09 Apr, 2020, 05.15 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
Donald Trump is being victimised by 'unelected bureaucracy', says his teamThe Trump Make America Great Again Committee sent out an email to supporters with the subject line "SABOTAGE" and asked for donations of as...
17 May, 2017, 02.19 PM IST
Donald Trump is being victimised by 'unelected bureaucracy', says his teamThe Trump Make America Great Again Committee sent out an email to supporters with the subject line "SABOTAGE" and asked for donations.
17 May, 2017, 11.17 AM IST
Donald Trump begging for campaign funds through emails: British MPsAppeal to the Speaker of the House of Commons: "Members of Parliament are being bombarded by electronic communications from Team Trump on b...
29 Jun, 2016, 05.38 PM IST
Cybercriminals hitting through fake relief fund sites: McAfeeMany fake websites seeking donations for Uttarakhand flood relief fund are emerging threat for Internet users.
10 Jul, 2013, 05.29 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
- Watch your cyber steps this festive season
From fake Santa links, to Christmas themes on networking sites that install botnets, to shopping websites, hackers are on the prowl. Weekly...
26 Dec, 2009, 03.30 AM IST