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  Receiving silent calls? What they are and why you should block them?

  Technology | December 16, 2025 9:07 IST

  The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently advised the public to be aware of silent calls and report them on the Sanchar Saathi portal. Here’s why these calls are harmful.

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  Rs 54 crore silk dupatta scam shakes Tirumala Temple: Polyester shawls sold as 'pure silk' | Video

  India | December 10, 2025 23:35 IST

  TTD Chairman Naidu announced that the Devasthanam Board has officially asked the Anti-Corruption Bureau to conduct a thorough criminal investigation into everyone involved. He emphasised that the trust is dedicated to maintaining transparency and will hold all responsible parties fully accountable.

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  DND app can protect people from fraudulent calls and messages, says TRAI chief

  Technology | December 05, 2025 12:55 IST

  According to the TRAI chief, blocking numbers locally will not halt spam calls; he therefore urged users to report the calls to their service providers or utilise the TRAI DND app for reporting.

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  NPCI alert: New warning issued on 'Digital Arrest' scams: Here's what to do

  Technology | November 09, 2025 12:18 IST

  The NPCI has issued an advisory to help the public avoid "digital arrest" fraud, explaining exactly what steps to take if you receive such calls or messages. Anyone who receives these suspicious communications should strictly follow this guidance.

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  TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee loses over Rs 56 lakh in cyber fraud; Kolkata police launch probe

  November 07, 2025 16:58 IST

  Cybercriminals reportedly used forged PAN and Aadhaar documents with a morphed photo to update KYC details and gain control of the account.

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  BlackRock fraud: Indian-origin CEO accused of USD 500 million scam in US | All you need to know

  World | November 01, 2025 7:57 IST

  A US based telecom businessman of Indian origin, Bankim Brahmbhatt, has been accused of carrying out a USD 500 million loan fraud linked to HPS Investment Partners, a lender backed by BlackRock.

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  How cyber crooks stole Rs 1,000 crore from Delhiites in 2025: Police explain the fraud system

  Technology | October 17, 2025 18:11 IST

  The primary scams targeting innocent individuals are orchestrated by perpetrators largely based overseas, who use people in India to facilitate the crime.

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  Mumbai businessman duped of Rs 58 crore in shocking 'digital arrest' scam

  Maharashtra | October 16, 2025 17:17 IST

  Maharashtra digital arrest: In this case, the businessman and his wife were allegedly placed under such 'digital arrest,' prevented from communicating freely, and coerced into transferring Rs 58 crore through multiple Real-Time Gross Settlement transactions to 18 different bank accounts.

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  Farhan Akhtar's mother's driver accused of Rs 12 lakh fuel card fraud in Mumbai

  Maharashtra | October 04, 2025 9:46 IST

  Investigations revealed that Naresh Singh had acquired the fuel cards from Farhan Akhtar’s former driver in 2022. He routinely swiped these cards at a petrol station on SV Road near Bandra Lake without actually refueling any vehicle.

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  What is SIM farm like one found near the UN, and how does it threaten telecom networks?

  Technology | September 24, 2025 16:12 IST

  The US Secret Service has discovered massive SIM farms across New York that can be used to disrupt telecom services. Here’s how they work.

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  Job scam in Maharashtra: Fake interview inside ministry, gang dupes youth of lakhs

  Maharashtra | September 10, 2025 8:17 IST

  Job scam in Maharashtra: A Maharashtra gang duped job seekers with fake ministry interviews and hospital tests, conning youths of lakhs. Police have arrested one accused while the hunt for others continues.

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  Government's major action: Over 2 crore phone connections blocked for fraudulent activities

  Technology | September 03, 2025 16:19 IST

  The government's action has led to a 97 percent reduction in spoof calls. Department of Telecom has also developed a system to report financial fraud.

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  Cyber fraud alert: Scammers empty bank accounts without card or OTP; how to protect yourself

  Technology | August 27, 2025 9:05 IST

  You can be scammed without needing an OTP or card details. A recent case of cyber fraud has emerged, in which the victim's bank account was completely emptied.

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  Donald Trump fires Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook amid mortgage fraud allegations

  World | August 26, 2025 6:19 IST

  US President Donald Trump fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Cook was accused of falsely claiming two primary residences in 2021 to get better mortgage rates.

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  UP: Bihar man held for using Bengal woman's Aadhaar to open fake bank account, cheat victims

  Uttar Pradesh | August 25, 2025 8:35 IST

  Bhadohi Superintendent of Police, Abhimanyu Manglik, said Rohit pretended to be a representative of the Medical Council Committee in New Delhi. He cheated a local youth named Gufran of Rs 10 lakh by giving him fake documents for admission into a medical college in Kolkata.

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  Cyber fraud in Mumbai: Woman duped of Rs 4 Lakh by impersonators posing as senior police officials

  Maharashtra | July 31, 2025 7:24 IST

  Cyber fraud in Mumbai: According to details shared by the police, a woman employed in Andheri received a call from an unfamiliar number on July 19 at approximately 12:30 pm. The caller informed her that her Aadhaar card had allegedly been used to open several bank accounts.

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  Work-from-home scam busted in Delhi: How scam unfolded and essential tips to protect yourself

  Technology | July 22, 2025 16:51 IST

  After receiving the initial payout, the victim was deceived into making deposits in exchange for promised high returns. Here are some tips on how to protect yourself from such scams.

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  Indians lost over Rs 22,845 crore to cyber fraud in 2024; incidents skyrocket by 206%: Government

  Technology | July 22, 2025 16:24 IST

  The information was provided by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, in response to a written question in the Lok Sabha.

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  Aadhaar to use advanced AI, ML to curb fraudulent changes to birth dates, biometrics, more

  Technology | July 21, 2025 15:12 IST

  UIDAI has implemented measures to prevent fraudulent creation and updates of Aadhaar cards. Updating biometrics and changing the date of birth will now be more difficult.

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  Urgent cyber alert: Fake Parivahan software scam spreads nationwide; how to spot and avoid

  Technology | July 21, 2025 12:44 IST

  Kochi police recently arrested individuals from Uttar Pradesh who were targeting victims by using data obtained from Telegram bots.