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  PIB Fact Check warns about a new voicemail scam impersonating RBI: Details

  Technology | November 19, 2025 18:40 IST

  The PIB Fact Check team has warned Indian users about a new scam where fraudsters send voicemail messages pretending to be from the Reserve Bank of India, claiming that the user’s bank account will be blocked due to credit card fraud.

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  This one simple government-backed trick will help you identify every fake calls and SMS

  Technology | October 13, 2025 12:51 IST

  It's now incredibly easy to determine if incoming calls and SMS are genuine or fake, and you can quickly report the fraudulent ones.

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  Noida Police busts fake call centre, arrests 76 for duping people living in United States

  Crime | December 13, 2024 20:52 IST

  The police also recovered laptops, mobile phones, routers, and specialised software used in the scam during the raid. They are also coordinating with the US Embassy and authorities for further investigation.

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  Noida: Fake call centre busted, nine, including six women arrested

  Uttar Pradesh | September 07, 2024 16:40 IST

  Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone II) Shakti Mohan Awasthi said the fake company used to target people who seek jobs abroad. The police said an investigation has been initiated into the matter.

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  TRAI takes strong action against fake calls: Blocks 2.75 lakh mobile numbers

  Technology | September 03, 2024 18:19 IST

  TRAI’s upcoming regulations demonstrate a strong commitment to reducing spam and protecting consumers from fake calls and messages. With stricter guidelines in place and substantial penalties for violators, the telecom industry is set to become more secure and trustworthy.

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  CBI busts cybercrime racket after searches at 24 locations, Rs 2.2 crore cash seized

  India | November 22, 2023 21:18 IST

  In the CBI searches, Rs 2.2 crore in cash, foreign currency, cryptocurrency and important documents have been seized. Further investigation is underway, said the officials.

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  Gujarat: Fake call centre duping US citizens busted, 10 accused including women arrested

  Gujarat | October 13, 2023 17:13 IST

  A fake call center in Gujarat has been exposed, which was operating with the intent of defrauding American citizens. Authorities have arrested ten individuals in connection with this operation.

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  Faridabad Police busts fake call centre duping people on pretext of credit card limit increase

  India | July 09, 2023 22:05 IST

  Faridabad news: The accused have so far duped nearly 200 people of a total of around Rs 70 lakh across Delhi-NCR, police said.

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  No more spam calls and messages: TRAI implements new rule based on AI

  Technology | May 01, 2023 11:42 IST

  The telecom authority has directed all organisations and companies to install artificial intelligence spam filters in their smartphone call and message services. This filter will help the device identify pesky calls and SMSes.

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  Uttar Pradesh: Police bust fake call centre in Noida, six arrested

  Uttar Pradesh | March 21, 2023 19:24 IST

  Uttar Pradesh: The accused used to target their herbal powder customers by offering jobs and loans.

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  Faridabad: Fake call center duped 1,700 people busted, 2 held

  India | December 30, 2022 8:14 IST

  The call center operating a fake call center in Rohini, Delhi, used to lure people on the pretext of providing victims work-from-home opportunities.

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  We get minimum 3 spam calls every day- Report

  Technology | May 17, 2022 18:20 IST

  More than 95% of mobile subscribers have registered on the DND (Do Not Disturb) list of TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India). They further stated that even after setting the DND list, they still get several unwanted calls from different phone numbers.

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  13 arrested as Delhi Police busts fake call centre duping people by offering to find jobs

  Crime | September 10, 2021 12:01 IST

  The police have recovered 19 mobile phones, 14 registers and copies containing the details of applicants and their payments and further investigation is underway.

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  Delhi: Fake call centre busted; 65 people arrested for duping US citizens

  India | July 31, 2021 8:42 IST

  They along with others procured details of US residents using illegal techniques, VOIP calling and caller ID spoofing, and extorted money, promising to save them from legal action, police said.

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  Another fake call centre busted in Gurugram, 7 arrested

  India | July 10, 2021 12:08 IST

  The Haryana chief minister's flying squad busted another illegal call centre operating in Udyog Vihar, Phase-5 in Gurugram.

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  West Bengal: 19 held for duping foreigners via fake call centres in Kolkata

  India | July 03, 2021 7:55 IST

  During a raid conducted late Thursday night, the police arrested these people who were working in different illegal call centres in the satellite township of Salt Lake.

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  Fake call centre that duped US citizens busted in Delhi, mastermind held

  Crime | April 02, 2021 19:38 IST

  The Delhi Police has busted a fake call centre and arrested 26 people, including the main accused Kamal Dass, for allegedly duping US citizens on the pretext of providing them government grants for unemployed persons and handicapped persons.

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  Fake call centres duping foreign nationals busted in Delhi's Uttam Nagar, 34 arrested

  Business | March 20, 2021 18:48 IST

  At least 34 people have been arrested for duping foreign nationals in the name of social security number, apple technical support and McAfee antivirus support. The accused were running two illegal call centres from the same building in Uttam Nagar, targeting foreign nationals.

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  Mumbai: Fake call centre posing as finance firms busted in Ghatkopar, 11 arrested

  India | January 14, 2021 14:59 IST

  The call centre was operating since April last year and the accused, taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic, allegedly cheated people who had taken loans from banks and other financial companies by obtaining their details, the official from Shivaji Park police station said.

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  Fake call centre busted in Delhi, 3 held

  Crime | December 16, 2020 8:01 IST

  The complainant went to the site given by the caller and registered himself and filled the details of his card. After registration, despite deduction of Rs 10(processing charge), an amount of Rs 10,000 was deducted from his account without sharing any OTP.