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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...
India 'proactively monitoring' Telegram over concerns about illegal content, government report showsAn Indian government investigation has revealed Telegram's extensive use for child abuse material and financial scams. The Home Ministry's ...
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...
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...
India's consumption story changes track as OTT, travel and premium phones outpace staples: ReportThe report titled "The Great Consumption Shift" said, "Indian wallet has moved from cereal to data to OTT to mobiles," highlighting how Ind...
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...
Gameskraft Arrests: All you need to know about the alleged Rs 1,000-crore betting scamThe Enforcement Directorate has arrested three founders of Gameskraft Technologies, including Deepak and Prithvi Raj Singh, and Vikas Tanej...
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...
WhatsApp banned 9,400 accounts involved in digital arrest scams since January this year: Centre to SCAuthorities are launching a major crackdown on digital arrest scams. WhatsApp has banned thousands of accounts involved in these frauds. Ne...
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...
Canadian authorities warn of surge in fake ‘milk settlement’ text scam exploiting class-action credibilityCanadian authorities are issuing a stern warning about a widespread text message scam. Fraudsters are impersonating legitimate class action...
Google issues global alert as ‘Do You Remember Me?’ text scam targets billions draining bank accounts fastGoogle has issued a global alert about a new text scam that starts with messages like “Do you remember me?” and targets people worldwide. T...
How NFL rookie Dallas Turner lost $240,000 in sophisticated phone scamMinnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner, in his second NFL season, was reportedly scammed out of $240,000. A caller posing as a JP Morga...
FBI issues nationwide warning to iPhone users about malicious text message — delete before it’s too lateThe FBI is warning iPhone users across the US about a sophisticated text scam disguised as official communication from the DMV. These messa...
Heartbreaking Tale of a 67-Year-Old Woman Scammed by a Fake 'Keanu Reeves' – A Stark Warning About Online Romance FraudKatherine Goodson, a 67-year-old California woman, fell victim to a romance scam involving a fraudster posing as actor Keanu Reeves.
How to protect your parents from financial fraudRegular interaction, increasing their awareness on scams, and introducing safety protocol in their engagements could help them stay safe.
Indian VOIP firm, director indicted in US for causing Americans $20 million loss: Justice departmentGupta and E Sampark maintained approximately sixty servers from May 2015 to June 2020 in Florida that the company used at times to connect ...