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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.

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  Government issues urgent warning: Delete these apps now, do not download

  Technology | July 20, 2025 17:53 IST

  The government has advised users to remove several apps from their phones to protect against cyber criminals. These apps can lead to personal data breaches and significant fraud.

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  Forget SIM cards, DoT blocks 27 lakh mobile phones involved in cybercrime, fraud

  Technology | July 02, 2025 17:24 IST

  This initiative, which has been underway for the past 15 months, was launched in response to the growing incidence of economic fraud and the related suspicious activities taking place through SMS, WhatsApp, and voice calls from these devices.

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  Government alerts of widespread SIM card block scams: How to protect yourself

  Technology | July 02, 2025 12:37 IST

  The government is urging citizens to be cautious and steer clear of scams that claim their SIM cards are being blocked. The Department of Telecommunications has provided guidance on this matter and has also warned against falling victim to SIM swap fraud.

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  Amitabh Bachchan's ‘annoying' cyber fraud caller tune discontinued, internet celebrates with memes

  Trending | June 26, 2025 22:40 IST

  Amitabh Bachchan's cyber fraud alert tune gets the axe! The internet erupts in hilarious memes as users celebrate the discontinuation of the 'annoying' ringtone.

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  Nagpur ATM fraud busted: Metal strip used to trap cash, thieves retrieved it later | VIDEO

  Maharashtra | June 16, 2025 19:45 IST

  This deceptive setup blocked the cash from being dispensed even after the transaction was completed. Once the customer left, assuming a technical glitch, the fraudsters would return and quietly retrieve the trapped cash.

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  NEET UG 2025 fraud: CBI nabs two for duping aspirants with promise of rigging scores

  Maharashtra | June 14, 2025 14:04 IST

  The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two individuals from Maharashtra — Sandeep Shah of Solapur and Salim Patel of Navi Mumbai — for allegedly duping NEET UG 2025 aspirants by falsely promising to manipulate their exam scores.

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  Urgent warning: Government issues alert on fake financial apps you must delete now

  Technology | June 14, 2025 13:14 IST

  The latest warning comes from the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), which operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Government of India.

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  Airtel wants RBI to ban financial messages on WhatsApp, other OTT platforms: Here's why

  Technology | June 09, 2025 7:37 IST

  Nearly all banks and financial institutions have begun sending financial transaction notifications through OTT platforms like WhatsApp. In response, Airtel is urging the RBI to put a stop to this practice.

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  Paytm Vijay Shekhar Sharma dodges scam, but Navi Mumbai company falls for Rs 75 lakh cyber fraud

  Technology | May 22, 2025 20:15 IST

  This incident was revealed after Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma shared a chat with a scammer who impersonated him to steal sensitive financial information.

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  Tired of ever evolving scams? This government website will help you avoid online fraud

  Technology | May 20, 2025 20:17 IST

  Every day, new incidents of cyber fraud come to light. If you want to protect yourself from falling victim to cyber criminals, we have a tip that will help you avoid online fraud.

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  Bride by day, con artist by night: 21-year-old UP woman held for duping 12 men she married

  Crime | May 02, 2025 14:36 IST

  A 21-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh, known by aliases like Kajal, Seema, Neha and Sweety, has been arrested for duping at least 12 men in a state-wide wedding fraud.

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  Jio, Airtel, Vi users: Caller ID during incoming calls as per Aadhaar card soon

  Technology | March 26, 2025 23:19 IST

  Jio, Airtel, and Vi will soon implement Caller Name Presentation, which will display the caller's name as per KYC documents, primarily including the Aadhaar card.