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...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
IRCTC cracks down on fake accounts, expands AI surveillance in kitchensIRCTC has deactivated millions of suspicious user IDs to combat fraudulent train ticket bookings. This move addresses passenger concerns ab...
05 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
IRCTC sets new records in online ticket booking, blocks 3 crore suspicious IDs in 2025-26IRCTC intensified anti-fraud measures in 2025, deactivating 3.03 crore suspicious user IDs and blocking 13,343 email domains. The corporati...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
‘Those files should’ve been locked up’: Worker with just 6 months on the job caught rummaging through confidential files, but it’s the boss who could be in bigger trouble, internet warnsA workplace dispute escalated when an employee was allegedly caught accessing confidential employee files, raising concerns about privacy a...
22 May, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Cryptocurrency Security and Fraud PreventionSophisticated AI-powered fraud is escalating, with global digital asset fraud surging 30% in 2025. Binance is combating this by deploying p...
16 May, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
EC orders probe into voting by foreigners in Tamil Nadu polls, 10 held in ChennaiThe Election Commission has ordered a probe into allegations of foreign nationals voting in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election. Police arrest...
16 May, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
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 ...
13 May, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Delhi authorities urge tenants, migrants to join Census self-count; warns of fraud callsResidents across Delhi Municipal Corporation wards are urged to join the Census 2027 self-enumeration exercise. This voluntary process bega...
02 May, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Preserving your crypto wealth: The definitive seven step security auditDigital asset investors face significant risks due to operational negligence, with billions lost to security incidents. This article outlin...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
‘Emily Hart’ wasn’t real: Broke South Asian student cashed in on ‘dumb’ MAGA supporters to fund his US entryEmily Hart scam: An Indian medical student reportedly created a viral, non-existent MAGA influencer named Emily Hart using AI. The persona,...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Quick-commerce, e-commerce firms' festive gig hiring spree weak in due diligenceFestive hiring surges in the gig economy, fueled by lower GST slabs, have triggered a rise in hiring lapses, including fudged IDs and incor...
15 Sep, 2025, 04.06 PM IST
Sebi warns investors against fraudulent communications in its name. 5 ways to bust scamSebi has warned investors against scammers impersonating its officials and demanding payments using fake letterheads, seals, and emails. Th...
05 Sep, 2025, 07.40 PM IST
IRCTC deploys AI-based solution to curb illegal booking practices, blocks 3.5 crore fake IDsIndian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has taken action against unauthorized ticket agents. The IRCTC used Artificial Intelligence...
04 Jun, 2025, 10.51 PM IST
Hyderabad cop gets fake voter ID in 1 hour for Rs 1,500: Police sting reveals allHyderabad police busted a fake voter ID ring that produced counterfeit cards for Rs 1,500 each. The group, led by Y Raj Kumar, created a ne...
16 Nov, 2024, 01.36 PM IST
Mobile users to lose $58 billion in scam calls globally this yearNorth America continues to be the most impacted region by fraudulent robocalls, as its affluent nature provides larger monetary opportuniti...
20 Mar, 2023, 01.36 PM IST
- Humans, smartphones often fail to detect morph photos
London, March 26 (IANS) A group of researchers has demonstrated that both humans and smartphones show a degree of error in distinguishing f...
26 Mar, 2017, 12.47 PM IST
- Indian Railways starts taking measures on ticketing irregularities
Indian Railways is taking strong measures for the misuse reported in e-ticketing facility including fraudulent claims of e-ticket refunds.
24 Aug, 2011, 04.09 PM IST