How Kannada actor couple Upendra Rao and Priyanka Upendra fell prey to digital scamKannada actors Upendra Rao and Priyanka Upendra became victims of a digital scam. Fraudsters, impersonating courier representatives, tricke...
16 Sep, 2025, 05.01 PM IST
Meta says working to thwart WhatsApp scammersMeta said it shut down nearly seven million scam-linked WhatsApp accounts in the first half of 2025, mostly in Southeast Asia. Scams includ...
06 Aug, 2025, 09.08 AM IST
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. ...
23 Jun, 2025, 11.37 AM IST
Is your WhatsApp making you an investment scam victim? Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath reveals alarming detailsZerodha's CEO warns against WhatsApp scams impersonating the firm using fake groups, logos, and trading apps to dupe investors. Victims see...
29 Apr, 2025, 06.54 PM IST
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...
20 Mar, 2025, 05.04 PM IST
Scam Alert: Hackers are using QR codes to steal your dataPolice have issued a warning about a new QR code scam that allows hackers to access victims' smartphones within seconds. The scam involves ...
09 Feb, 2025, 06.41 PM IST
How did Rajesh end up losing Rs 5 lakh to scammers?Rajesh, a Bengaluru-based IT professional, fell victim to a phishing scam after receiving a message promising high returns on his investmen...
20 Jan, 2025, 12.48 PM IST
Digital arrest frauds on rise: NPCI cautions people on how to identify and protect themselves from fraudsDigital payments are now accessible nationwide, driving India towards a digital-first economy. Be cautious if someone claims to be from gov...
13 Dec, 2024, 05.26 PM IST
Frequent User of Google Chrome? Think 10 Times Before Clicking on These Websites – You May Lose All Your Hard-Earned MoneyGoogle Chrome users are advised to take greater caution to steer clear of scam websites. Cyber criminals have been using SEO poisoning to a...
06 Dec, 2024, 10.27 PM IST
Internship fraud alert: Mumbai influencer scammed by ‘Dream Job’ shares how to spot a fake companyA Mumbai-based social media influencer, Bhomi, nearly fell victim to an internship scam after accepting a role as an "influencer manager" t...
22 Aug, 2024, 11.32 AM IST
Don't fall for job scams: Tips for spotting fake job offersHere are tips for spotting fake job offers and protecting yourself from these job scams. Whether you are a recent graduate entering the job...
17 Mar, 2023, 10.29 AM IST
Exciting AI can make people vulnerable to scams. Tips to identify online fraudsOnline scams, deepfake porn and romance bots can be incredibly dangerous in the hands of criminals.
06 Feb, 2023, 06.15 PM IST
Scams, deepfake porn and romance bots: dangerous side of advanced AIIn the wrong hands, generative AI could do untold damage. There's a lot we stand to lose, should laws and regulation fail to keep up.
06 Feb, 2023, 10.46 AM IST
BSE asks brokers to be vigilant against on SMS tipstersIt has also asked the brokers to advise their clients not to blindly follow unfounded rumours and tips and invest after conducting appropri...
29 Dec, 2015, 08.52 PM IST
- Vyapam a minor scam, our morale not down: BJP's Vijaywargiya
"For us it (Vyapam) is a chutput (small) scam. It may be big for you," Vijaywargiya, the national general secretary of BJP, said.
13 Jul, 2015, 10.39 PM IST
Enforcement Directorate to up-scale its activities in OdishaEnforcement Directorate will up-scale its activities in Odisha after a number of scams, money laundering, cheat funds and land scams emerge...
13 May, 2014, 08.46 PM IST
- Top scams on the web
Cyber criminals create fake online shops. Products are often offered at much lower prices, however no parcel will be sent. Your card detail...
26 Jan, 2010, 03.25 AM IST