What’s behind the bitcoin ATM crackdown? Rising crypto ATM fraud and growing risks are forcing strict 60-day shutdown orders across the U.S.What’s behind the bitcoin ATM crackdown? Rising bitcoin ATM and crypto ATM fraud risks are driving strict 60-day shutdown orders across the...
01 Apr, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Here's what Zerodha's Nithin Kamath said on Sebi's verified app label initiativeMarket regulator SEBI has launched a 'Verified App Label Initiative' in collaboration with Google to help investors identify genuine tradin...
26 Mar, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
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...
20 Mar, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
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...
24 Nov, 2025, 08.36 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
Company demands credit card details from candidates as part of job requirement, gives a reason. But netizens are not convincedA recent job posting online went viral after it required applicants to provide a credit card on file before attending the interview. This l...
24 Feb, 2025, 02.36 PM IST
Reliance Jio warns users about premium rate call scam: How to stay safeIndian mobile users are increasingly targeted by the Premium Rate Service scam, which leverages missed calls from international numbers to ...
08 Jan, 2025, 11.43 AM IST
A new weapon against cyber fraud: Govt’s I4C database enables search for known scamsters, can help prevent digital arrestGovernment's I4C database: The National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal maintains a database of know scammers which you can search using UPI I...
06 Jan, 2025, 06.26 AM IST
Only you can protect your money from scamsters: 4 steps to avoid being scammed and detect scamsScamsters never die; they come back in new avatars. We can only control our own behaviour—our reactions and our responses. If a seller won’...
16 Dec, 2024, 06.30 AM IST
WhatsApp fake wedding scam can steal all your money with one message - How it works and how to stay safeCybercriminals are exploiting the trend of digital wedding invitations on WhatsApp to scam unsuspecting users. The scam involves sending fa...
13 Nov, 2024, 11.50 PM IST
Beware of Gmail Fraud: Check tips to protect yourself from cybercriminalsGmail, the world's most popular email service, is under attack by cybercriminals seeking to exploit unsuspecting users. These fraudsters em...
01 Dec, 2023, 12.21 PM IST
What is Pink Whatsapp? How to stay safe from this scam?Pink WhatsApp is a scam that targets users of the messaging platform by offering a pink-colored version of WhatsApp with additional feature...
15 Sep, 2023, 02.25 PM IST
Nine essential tips to avoid scams while traveling abroad: A must-read guide for all travelersScams can happen to anyone, regardless of how seasoned a traveler you are. They can range from pickpocketing to sophisticated frauds that c...
02 May, 2023, 11.39 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
"Your electricity will be disconnected tonight...": Know the latest scam to save yourselfMany users have been receiving messages on WhatsApp or via SMS from random numbers that says that their electricity connection will be susp...
15 Oct, 2022, 12.39 PM IST
How UPI-based frauds take placeIn October, UPI based transactions have hit a landmark of one billion transactions. Therefore, as methods of making payments have become te...
09 Nov, 2019, 11.04 AM IST
Congress demands Naveen Patnaik's resignation after CBI grills aideReferring to the interrogation of Patnaik's close aide Saroj Sahoo by the CBI yesterday, Mishra said Saroj had been given all powers by the...
23 Nov, 2014, 09.03 PM IST