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Pakistani-American businessman caught in $38,000,000 adult day care scam; Prosecutors say millions were hidden as 'laddu' paymentsA Pakistani-American businessman, Pervez Siddiqui, and seven associates face charges for an alleged $38 million Medicaid fraud scheme. Pros...
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...
Sarvam’s unicorn raise; Big exits in new IPOsHappy Tuesday! Sarvam has vaulted into the unicorn club after a fresh funding round. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
FIFA World Cup fever fuels cyber scamsCybercriminals are exploiting the FIFA World Cup, creating thousands of fake ticket portals, merchandise stores, and streaming sites to sca...
ED searches TMC MLA Madan Mitra's premises in alleged municipality recruitment scam probeThe Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at seven locations linked to TMC MLA Madan Mitra as part of a probe into the West Bengal mun...
India warns citizens in Canada against fraud callers claiming to be consulate officialsIndian citizens in Canada are receiving scam calls. Fraudsters are pretending to be consulate officials. They are asking for personal infor...
Jhanvi, Riya, Simran: How a woman and agency used multiple names to ‘maid’ off with money from Delhi homesA woman, using aliases like Jhanvi and Riya, allegedly ran a fake domestic help racket. Families seeking house helps were defrauded after p...
India warns citizens in Canada against fraudsters posing as consulate officialsIndian nationals in Canada are warned by the Consulate General of India in Toronto about fraudulent calls. Scammers are impersonating consu...
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...
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...
PNG gas scam: Man clicked on bill link & kept losing money until Rs 31 lakh was drained; 21 others fell for the same fraudFake gas bill update scam: A cyber fraud has targeted 22 individuals in Thane, Maharashtra. Victims received fake gas bill update messages,...
After courts, RBI, independent reviewers clear HDFC Bank; persistence of crisis narrative raises questionsHDFC Bank is facing a barrage of governance allegations and panic. However, court relief and regulatory reassurances indicate no material a...
Forensic experts call for AI-driven playbook to counter deepfakes and digital scamsFinancial crime is evolving rapidly with AI-generated deepfakes and complex fraud rings. Traditional methods are no longer sufficient. Expe...
ThynkTech Pune India closure: Noida IT Firm shutdown leaves 500+ jobless after Rs 15,000 deposit over issuing laptops, 2 months' salary unpaidA Noida IT firm, ThynkTech India OPC Pvt Ltd, has suddenly closed its Pune office, leaving over 500 engineers, interns and employees are no...
No cost EMI a scam? CA warns why it can be a financial trap targeting middle classNo-cost EMIs are popular in India, making big purchases seem affordable. Chartered accountant Nitin Kaushik warns this is a psychological s...
'Revealing chat with fellow anti-national Soros agents': Rahul Gandhi's dig at govt over CBSE OSM rowRahul Gandhi has voiced strong criticism against the central government regarding the CBSE On-Screen Marking (OSM) controversy. He met with...
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 ...
CBSE OSM glitch: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accepts responsibility, says corrective measure are being takenUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has taken responsibility for issues with the CBSE's On-Screen Marking system. He assured strict...
Stimulus Payments June 2026: Why is only one US state sending a confirmed $1,000 relief payment in June 2026 while others offer no new stimulus checks?Stimulus Payments June 2026 are back in the spotlight as Americans search for relief checks, state rebates, and new financial aid amid risi...
Is RBI running any donation or lottery compensation scheme? Check detailsA fake email claiming to be from the Reserve Bank of India is circulating. It asks people to pay a credit fee for a 'Donation Program 2026'...