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Supreme Court calls digital arrest scams 'digital dacoity', says offenders must be dealt with ruthlesslyThe Supreme Court recently described digital arrest scams as a form of digital dacoity, highlighting their severity. Chief Justice Surya Ka...29 Oct, 2026, 12.05 AM IST- Cyber Fraud Alert: Man loses Rs 5.85 lakh after opening fake wedding invitation sent on WhatsAppA businessman in India lost Rs 5.85 lakh after opening a malicious APK file disguised as a wedding invitation. The victim opened the file r...23 Oct, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
- WhatsApp and Telegram to stop working for these user from Jan 1: Govt announces new rule. What you should knowWhatsApp New Rule: WhatsApp and Telegram users may face account restrictions from January 1, 2027, under the government's proposed SIM-bind...23 Oct, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
- In Brazil, a stolen phone can cost more than money — and shape an electionCellphone theft remains a significant concern for many Brazilians amid a decline in overall crime rates. In Sao Paulo, where phone thefts a...20 Oct, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
- Delhi Police prevents potential losses of Rs 1.53 crore in five 'digital arrest' scamsDelhi Police successfully intervened to stop significant financial losses from digital arrest scams in various states. The Financial Monito...18 Oct, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
- ED makes 6th arrest in pan-India digital arrest fraud caseThe Enforcement Directorate has arrested Mukesh Kumar Pukhraj Jain in a significant money laundering investigation. This case involves a cy...17 Oct, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
- 'Twelve years, 12 questions': Akhilesh Yadav targets Centre on banking problems in IndiaAkhilesh Yadav has posed twelve significant questions to the Centre about the current state of the banking sector. His concerns highlight i...17 Oct, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
- Why border security force SSB is asking soldiers to stay away from unknown calls, OTP requestsThe Sashastra Seema Bal has issued a cyber security advisory warning personnel about online honey traps, fake identities, suspicious video ...14 Oct, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
- 'Earn 30% monthly': SBI warns how fraudsters can lure you with tempting offers and what you should doFraudulent investment schemes lure investors with the illusion of high returns and minimal risk. The State Bank of India (SBI) warns that s...13 Oct, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
- Trump’s AI liability push opens blame game for models gone rogueHolding AI developers financially responsible for the safety of their products has won support from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and fo...10 Oct, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
- ‘India moved from consumer to creator’: PM Modi urges GSMA, telecom firms to build mechanism against cross-border fraudPrime Minister Narendra Modi called for global collaboration to address rising cross-border cybercrime during the 10th India Mobile Congres...09 Oct, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
- PM Modi urges global telecom industry to build system to stop cyber fraud before it reaches usersPrime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for a global effort against cross-border cybercrime during the India Mobile Congress. He a...08 Oct, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
- Scammers now don't want your money or password, they just want...: Financial advisor warns of new fraud that can drain your finances in 30 minutesA viral social media warning claims scammers are approaching people in public places for help with their phones and using the interaction t...29 Sep, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
- IIT Madras study finds highly educated professionals among financial cybercrime victimsA study by IIT Madras indicates that educated professionals are frequent victims of financial cybercrime. The research highlights that high...29 Sep, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
- MHA writes to states, UTs to focus on 'counter trafficking in person' enforcing 'Naveen Nayay Sanhita'The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has written to all the states and the Union Territories (UTs) to focus on "counter trafficking in person...24 Sep, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
- Overseas job offers fuel 'dangerous trend' of trafficking, MHA calls for specialised actionThe Union Home Ministry has warned of a “dangerous trend” of overseas recruitment scams in which people are lured with high-paying job offe...22 Sep, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
- IIT-Delhi engineer, bank manager arrested by Mumbai Police for duping Rs 1.12 crore from a 68-year-old in a digital arrest scamAn IIT Delhi graduate and a private bank operations manager are among six people arrested in connection with a Rs 1.12 crore digital arrest...17 Sep, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
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