Valentine’s day romance scams: How to protect yourself from fraudstersValentine’s Day is a time when online romance scams spike, targeting individuals searching for love or connection. Scammers often exploit f...
05 Feb, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
New Zealand warns immigrants of rise in visa scam phone callsImmigration New Zealand (INZ) has issued a warning about a surge in phone scams targeting residents and visa holders. Scammers, posing as I...
15 Jan, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Dubai issues advisory to residents and job seekers on fake work visa scamsDubai Police issue a stern warning against fake work visa scams. Fraudsters are targeting individuals with false job offers and illegal vis...
05 Jan, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Scammers and loan sharks target debt-ridden migrants in UKMigrants in Britain are increasingly vulnerable to scams and loan sharks, exploiting their desperation amid tightened immigration policies....
23 Jun, 2025, 04.39 PM IST
US international students warned by FBI about scam calls from ‘US Immigration’The FBI has issued a warning regarding scammers targeting foreign students in the US, particularly those from Middle Eastern countries. Imp...
16 May, 2025, 12.07 PM IST
Schengen visa fraud: Grandfather loses life savings of Rs 35 lakhA 66-year-old man sold his agricultural land to fund his grandson Kanwaljeet's dream of working abroad. However, Kanwaljeet fell victim to ...
13 Dec, 2024, 04.14 PM IST
Visa scam: How an MBA graduate, a diploma holder and a clinic owner duped over 100 seeking foreign jobsDelhi Police cracked a major foreign jobs scam. Three people were arrested. The scammers used fake VFS Global profiles. They tricked over 1...
28 Nov, 2024, 03.06 PM IST
Beware! Indians biggest winners, but UK sounds warning on visa fraudThe UK Visas and Immigration department issued an advisory urging Indian nationals to be wary of visa scams. The UK also announced streamli...
13 Nov, 2024, 12.28 PM IST
New Zealand warns foreigners of job scams: Tips to remember if that offer looks 'too good to be true'Immigration New Zealand has warned foreigners about scams involving fraudulent job offers. People have been advised to verify job offers, a...
26 Feb, 2024, 12.15 PM IST
Cybercrime during Christmas, New Year's holiday season: How to safeguard hard-earned moneyChristmas and New Year's holiday season can be used Cybercriminals to defraud people in the US. One needs to stay alert in order to safegua...
07 Dec, 2023, 02.23 AM IST
Stay away from visa scammers, warns VFSVFS Global, the global visa processor, cautioned Schengen visa applicants that they do not have any say in the decision and timeline relati...
11 Aug, 2023, 06.48 PM IST
Beware of internet scammers, British High Commissioner warns visa applicants"I am seeing an increase in visa scams, using my name. Be suspicious: If it sounds too good to be true - such as an easy job in the UK, or ...
07 Dec, 2022, 03.28 PM IST
Department of Homeland Security warns of scam calls from fake immigration officers; Here's how you can protect yourselfAccording to the government watchdog, impersonators can spoof actual DHS phone numbers and create email addresses that resemble DHS email a...
31 Aug, 2022, 12.16 PM IST
Immigration scams are on the rise in the US. Here's what you should knowThe scams are varied and use multiple points of contact like emails, websites, and mail. Many times, the amount of information the scammers...
23 Jul, 2022, 12.00 PM IST
Beware of online dating! Romance scams hits all-time high as fraudsters swindle millions in the name of 'virtual' loveIn the US, romance scams in 2021 increased by nearly 80 percent.
22 Feb, 2022, 06.56 PM IST
Australian High Commission in India warns of visa scamThe South West Delhi agency has also provided victims with a fake visa grant notice, which links to a non-genuine visa checking service on ...
21 Aug, 2018, 10.05 AM IST
Indian nationals receiving extortion calls in New ZealandIndian nationals living in NZ are being targeted by callers posing as immigration officials demanding money, prompting authorities to warn ...
30 Jul, 2015, 05.57 PM IST