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PSYCHOLOGY OF SCAMMERS
Psychology explains why left-handedness is slightly more common in men and it's not just geneticsMen show a slightly higher prevalence of left-handedness compared to women globally. A large meta-analysis of nearly two million participan...- Psychology explains why scammers are so convincing and it may have more to do with language than technologyScammers use carefully engineered language to persuade and influence potential victims. They build trust with polite greetings and expressi...
- Proverb of the day: ‘When the fox preaches, look to your geese’ - A timeless wisdom on being aware of hidden motives and deceptionBeware of those who offer sweet words and promises, especially when they stand to gain from your trust. The timeless proverb of the day war...
- Mangaluru man gets call about SIM card misuse; one mistake makes him lose Rs 2,07,04,600 in a few weeksA 61-year-old man in Mangaluru was allegedly duped of over Rs 2 crore in a sophisticated digital arrest scam, where fraudsters posing as of...
- The power of a name: How ‘digital arrest’ scammers weaponise top cops’ reputationsDigital arrest scam: Scammers are using the names of famous police officials to trick people. They pretend to be senior officers and threat...
- South Delhi doctor couple scammed of ₹15 crore in 'digital arrest' cyber fraudA retired doctor couple in South Delhi lost nearly ₹15 crore in a sophisticated cyber fraud. Scammers, posing as TRAI and Mumbai police off...
- Retired Delhi banker falls prey to digital arrest, loses Rs 23 croreA 73-year-old retired banker in Delhi fell victim to a sophisticated cyber fraud, losing Rs 23 crore. Scammers posing as Mumbai police offi...
- Impersonation fraud: One phone call and your bank account, personal identity all gone; learn how to identify it and be safeImpersonation fraud is a rising threat. Scammers pose as authority figures to steal money. They create urgency to bypass rational thought. ...
- Indian student in US duped by fake ICE agents in $5,000 scamAn Indian student in the US fell victim to a scam where individuals impersonated immigration officers. They coerced her into paying $5,000 ...
- Woman loses Rs 20 crore in Aadhaar digital arrest scam: Why do people keep falling in traps?Digital arrest scams target victims by posing as law enforcement officials. Scammers use psychological manipulation, instilling fear and ur...
- '40-Hour Digital Arrest': Popular social media influencer shares the harrowing cost of pressing 'zero' on a phone callAnkush Bahuguna, a popular social media influencer, recounted his traumatic experience of being held hostage by scammers for 40 hours. He w...
- How YouTuber Ankush Bahuguna, with 7 lakh followers, became a victim of a 40-hour digital arrest scam.Ankush Bahuguna, a YouTuber, shared his 40-hour ordeal with a digital arrest scam. Scammers accused him of illegal activities, isolated him...
- ‘I was crying, begging for help’: YouTuber Ankush Bahuguna speaks out after 40-hour cyber scam 'digital arrest' ordealYouTuber Ankush Bahuguna shared his shocking experience of being targeted by a digital arrest scam that lasted for 40 hours. The scammers m...
- Delhi: How elderly engineer lost Rs 10 crore after 19 days of digital arrestA retired engineer from Delhi was scammed out of over Rs 10 crore. The scammers pretended to be from the police and courier company. They c...
- You are under digital arrest! How fake cop scams are draining victims’ bank accountsVictims of online scams are finding themselves in the grip of fake cops, leading to empty bank accounts. As the battle against cybercrime i...
- ICICI Bank warns customers about rising parcel fraud scams: Use these tips to stay safeICICI Bank has alerted customers about parcel fraud scams involving fake calls from supposed Customs or Police officials. Scammers claim th...
- 'Descendants Of The Sun' star Jin Goo accused of being involved in $11.3mn fraud caseThe scammer is said to have duped thousands of unsuspecting victims of money while operating a mom cafe ( an online community for mothers)....
- Email scams are getting more personal: Here is how to protect yourselfBut the game has changed and con artists have developed new, chilling tactics. They are taking the personal approach and scouring the inter...
- Psychological tools fraudsters use to trap youThe psychological trickery in some financial scams is worth making a movie. Know what emotionally triggers some into losing their hard-earn...
- 'Friend request' on Facebook can be cyber attackCyber fraudsters targetted users of Facebook with a range of 'friend request' emails to draw them into downloading a banking Trojan.
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