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A free smartwatch gift cost an Egyptian 750 million pounds after cybercriminals allegedly used it to empty his accountsA free smartwatch offer turned into a $15 million disaster for an Egyptian businessman, highlighting a sophisticated 'real-time phishing' s...02 Jul, 2026, 04.54 PM IST- 'WhatsApp has to worry, not us': Govt warns messaging platform over fraud risks as username feature sparks privacy debateThe recently announced WhatsApp username feature is under scrutiny, amid concerns over impersonation and scams. While WhatsApp claims safeg...01 Jul, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- Haryana scam shocker: IAS officer arrested on retirement day in ₹593-crore IDFC Bank fraud probeIn a significant development, the CBI apprehended senior IAS officer Pardeep Kumar on his retirement day in connection with a ₹593-crore Ha...01 Jul, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
- 'This could be a disaster': From Ankur Warikoo to Vijay Shekhar Sharma, why India's startup leaders are worried about Kunal Shah's first move at WhatsAppWhatsApp's new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers, has raised significant concerns about potential i...30 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
- How global scammers use US tech to fleece peopleIndian scammer Safeer Koorimannil reveals how AI from American tech giants fuels global fraud rings in Myanmar. Trafficked to a scam center...30 Jun, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
- Thousands of US immigrants got scammed by an attorney exploiting humanitarian visas, lawsuits sayA Washington attorney, Alexandra Lozano, is accused of fabricating abuse and trafficking claims for tens of thousands of immigrants seeking...29 Jun, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
- Amid Ram Mandir donation row, Tirupati Balaji Temple turns to ICAI to overhaul accounting systemFollowing allegations of a donation scam at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is overhauling its financial systems...26 Jun, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
- Gujarat Police bust Jamtara-linked APK fraud network: Here's what is an APK scam and how does it work?Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch has nabbed three individuals linked to a Jharkhand-based fraud network. These criminals allegedly distributed ...26 Jun, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
- WhatsApp 'Boss' Scam: Employees opened a ZIP file sent by 'manager' and lost Rs 3.5 crore; here’s how this dangerous fraud is targeting company officialsWhatsApp Boss Scam: Two Indian companies have collectively lost nearly Rs 3.5 crore in a sophisticated cyber fraud involving malicious zip ...25 Jun, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
- BJP insiders involved in exposing MP land deals, claims CongressQuestioning why the primetime TV debates were silent on the issue involving the BJP chief minister and his family, Congress spokesperson Pa...25 Jun, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
- Online: Two-thirds of Indians (66%) have encountered a health or wellness scam: McAfee Health & Wellness researchNew research from McAfee reveals a surge in health scams targeting Indians, particularly young adults. Scammers are exploiting influencer t...24 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
- Akhilesh Yadav alleges "BJP conspiracy" behind land scam allegations against MP CM Mohan Yadav, says party wants leadership changeSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of plotting to replace Chief Ministers in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh...24 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
- Ujjain land 'scam': Madhya Pradesh Congress demands CM Mohan Yadav's resignationMadhya Pradesh Congress has accused Chief Minister Mohan Yadav of a "loot of Mahakal land" in Ujjain, demanding his resignation and a Supre...23 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- Explained | What is the 'Boss Scam' and how hackers are using CEOs' WhatsApp accounts to steal moneyA sophisticated 'Boss Scam' is targeting Indian companies, with cybercriminals hijacking executives' WhatsApp accounts to authorise fraudul...23 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
- Indian man opens bank account in UAE on an app, two months later, wins Rs 5 crore rewardUAE Lottery: An Indian-origin man, Shajeer Venga, has won 2 million AED in Sharjah Islamic Bank's 'Millionaire' campaign after opening a sa...19 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
- Psychology says people who think others are lying to them may be wrong more times than they realiseA new study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology suggests that people consistently overestimate how often others lie ...14 Jun, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
- 84% of Indian banking leaders report rising fraud losses, AI-driven threats emerge as major concern: ReportAs artificial intelligence increasingly reshapes the financial sector, Indian banks are facing a sharp rise in fraud-related challenges, wi...11 Jun, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
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