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- PNG gas scam: Man clicked on bill link & kept losing money until Rs 31 lakh was drained; 21 others fell for the same fraud
- Operation Octopus: Trapping the tentacles of India’s cyber fraud networkAmidst the alarming increase in cyber scams, the Hyderabad Police have initiated Operation Octopus, a mission aimed at dismantling the enti...31 May, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
- 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 ...29 May, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
- US shuts India-based call centre operation that defrauded elderly AmericansUS authorities have dismantled an India-based call centre scam. Hundreds of elderly Americans lost millions to tech support fraud. The inve...21 May, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
- HDFC AMC reports cyber-security incident, activates containment protocolsHDFC AMC has reported a cyber-security incident. An anonymous source claimed access to its IT systems. The company is assessing the impact....18 May, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
- What running a business in India actually looks like: Nightmare of CEOs these days is conversion of commercial disputes into criminal casesA corporate crisis manager describes how business disputes in India are increasingly being turned into criminal cases, exposing executives ...18 May, 2026, 12.05 AM 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
- Insurance companies see a growth path in ecommerce, fintech embedded modelsEmbedded insurance is expanding in ecommerce and fintech, with payment and online retail platforms bundling protection for merchants. Start...12 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- 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...07 May, 2026, 09.00 AM 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
- How a Rs 20 electricity bill payment by an SBI customer led to the bank paying Rs 2.2 lakh in compensationA State Bank of India customer was defrauded of ₹1.99 lakh after attempting a ₹20 electricity bill payment. The National Consumer Disputes ...17 Apr, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
- Jammu and Kashmir police busts international cyber fraud racket targetting victims in US, UK and CanadaJammu and Kashmir police have dismantled a sophisticated international cyber fraud network in Srinagar. Seven individuals were arrested for...20 Mar, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
- DoT proposes changes in cyber security rules to curb frauds by misusing phone numbersThe Department of Telecom is proposing new cyber security rules to combat mobile phone fraud. A new platform will validate phone numbers us...26 Jun, 2025, 10.24 PM IST
- WhatsApp inks deal with Tanla to detect and curb scamsWhatsApp and Tanla Platforms have joined forces to combat scams by identifying fraudulent phone numbers. Through Tanla's AI-based solution,...13 Jul, 2024, 12.39 AM IST
- Ecommerce enabler GoKwik says proliferation of fake orders rising onlineOnline shoppers continue to increase in India but cash on delivery (COD) remains the preferred mode of payment. The chances of return to or...10 Feb, 2024, 02.13 PM IST
- Scam call numbers: Check full list and block themScam call numbers have been identified by a group which has asked users to block these numbers to safeguard them.05 Nov, 2023, 02.36 AM IST
- Six million mobile connections fraudulent, says DoTAs per DoT officials, to break the network of cybercriminals, a multi-pronged strategy is being utilised by various government and autonomo...10 Aug, 2023, 08.05 AM IST
- DoT asks handset makers to give IMEI numbers by NovemberWhile the govt has security reasons, manufacturers are said to be happy with the move as it will prevent resale, fraudulent activities23 Sep, 2019, 12.13 AM IST
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