Fraud
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Government's major action: Over 2 crore phone connections blocked for fraudulent activities
Technology | Sep 03, 2025, 04:19 PM ISTThe 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 | Aug 27, 2025, 09:05 AM ISTYou 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 | Aug 26, 2025, 06:19 AM ISTUS 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 | Aug 25, 2025, 08:35 AM ISTBhadohi 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 | Jul 31, 2025, 07:24 AM ISTCyber 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 | Jul 22, 2025, 04:51 PM ISTAfter 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 | Jul 22, 2025, 04:24 PM ISTThe 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 | Jul 21, 2025, 03:12 PM ISTUIDAI 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 | Jul 21, 2025, 12:44 PM ISTKochi 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 | Jul 20, 2025, 05:53 PM ISTThe 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 | Jul 02, 2025, 05:24 PM ISTThis 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 | Jul 02, 2025, 12:37 PM ISTThe 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 | Jun 26, 2025, 10:40 PM ISTAmitabh 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 | Jun 16, 2025, 07:45 PM ISTThis 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 | Jun 14, 2025, 02:04 PM ISTThe 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 | Jun 14, 2025, 01:14 PM ISTThe 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 | Jun 09, 2025, 07:37 AM ISTNearly 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, 08:15 PM ISTThis 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, 08:17 PM ISTEvery 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, 02:36 PM ISTA 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.