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IRS dirty dozen 2026: Internal Revenue Service warns of top tax scams, AI fraud calls, and refund traps to avoid this filing seasonThe Internal Revenue Service has shared its 2026 Dirty Dozen tax scams list to warn people about online fraud, fake messages, AI phone call...- IRS sounds holiday alert as festive scams surge - here’s what criminals are trying before ChristmasIRS issues holiday warning as Christmas scams rise nationwide: The IRS has issued a fresh holiday alert as the Christmas season triggers a ...
- What is the E-ZPass scam and why sre so many people getting texts about unpaid tolls? Here's how to spot and avoid this fraudUnpaid toll scam texts are on the rise, tricking thousands into sharing personal and financial details. Known as "smishing," this scam mimi...
- Delete these texts Apple or Android device before it is too late! Here's what the FBI is sayingFBI warns of surging smishing attacks using 10,000+ malicious domains targeting U.S. cities like Boston, Denver, and Detroit. Learn to spot...
- Ecommerce & dark patterns; how unicorn founders stack upThe government could crack down on ecommerce firms following consumer complaints of dark pattern violations during festive sales. This and ...
- Banks complain e-crooks using their names to dupe customersBanks raise alarms over fraudulent entities impersonating them in text messages to dupe customers. They seek intervention from the finance ...
- "Rs 15,000 credited to a/c XXXXX9082": This 'bank message' could be a scam; how to identify, save moneyBank phishing scam: You may get an authentic looking SMS saying that a sum of money has been credited to your bank account. However before ...
- AI-generated scams to increase cyber risks in 2024Deepfake technology has the ability to wreak havoc on the lives of its victims by spreading misinformation through AI-generated voice, vide...
- Operation Chakra 2: CBI takes over probe into financial cyber scam involving suspected Chinese nationalThe Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the investigation of an alleged scam involving a Chinese national targeting Indian...
- Phishing attacks up 50%, education sector most targeted: ReportPhishing is a technique that attempts to acquire sensitive data, such as bank account numbers, through a fraudulent solicitation in email o...
- A new kind of banking-related fraud is becoming prevalent: Here’s how to keep your money safeICICI Bank issued an email to its customers to highlight a new kind of financial fraud that is becoming more widespread. Bank scammers alle...
- SBI warns customers against engaging with these numbers: Here's whyThe State Bank of India (SBI) has warned its customers about phishing scams through several channels of communication, including text messa...
- SBI alerts customers about KYC fraud: Here are the detailsState Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest bank, issued a message on Friday via its official Twitter handle to raise customer awarene...
- 'Fearware' in the times of Covid-19 pandemicThere are more than 3,000 new web sites related to Covid-19 with several hundred of them being fake, either with dangerous content or incor...
- Kratikal launches security attack simulator and awareness product ThreatCopA global survey across 12 countries reported that, human errors, apart from all the potential vulnerabilities, is playing a bigger role whe...
- Internet security 101: Six ways hackers can attack you and how to stay safeWhile an increasingly connected world makes our lives easier, it also poses great risk as we expose our personal data to cyber criminals or...
- Online fraud jargons you must knowKnow what you are up against by going through the fraud jargon.
- Five smart things to know about financial information fraudsAn authentic looking email will typically direct the user to a bogus website where the user will be prompted to update personal information.
- Mobile phones are emerging new turf for hackers: SymantecImagine someone recording your conversation while you discuss confidential company information or money being withdrawn from your account t...
- SMS phising can take you to a fraudulent websiteSMS phishing dupes the mobile user to visit a phished site by sending an SMS pretending to be from a trustworthy entity. Sins gadget lovers...
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