Fraud
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Jio, Airtel, Vi users: Caller ID during incoming calls as per Aadhaar card soon
Technology | Mar 26, 2025, 11:19 PM ISTJio, 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.
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Government takes strict action, bans over 780,000 SIMs, 83,000 WhatsApp accounts
Technology | Mar 25, 2025, 07:59 PM ISTGovernment efforts are focused on addressing the increasing cases of cyber fraud in the country, which are primarily carried out using fake SIM cards and identities.
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Government blocks over 70,000 SIM cards in AP, Telangana; advises users to avoid this mistake
Technology | Mar 12, 2025, 06:57 PM ISTFraudsters are using illegal means to obtain SIM cards to scam individuals. The Department of Telecommunications is using AI and facial recognition technology to detect such fraudulent SIM cards.
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Scams happen without OTP: Learn how to protect yourself and stay safe
Technology | Feb 25, 2025, 02:12 PM ISTHave you ever considered that you could be scammed without sharing your OTP? There is currently a new type of scam where scammers can deceive you even without needing your OTP.
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Digital arrest scam: How to get your money back if you fall victim to cyber fraud | In pics
India | Feb 18, 2025, 10:56 AM ISTKnow how to protect yourself from the new "digital arrest" scam, a growing cyber fraud tactic. Discover steps to recover stolen funds and stay alert against online fraudsters posing as law enforcement officers.
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Fraudster registers online account in Sunny Leone's name, gets Rs 1000 under govt scheme
Trending | Dec 23, 2024, 01:11 PM ISTAfter a post on social media claiming to get 1000 rupees in the account every month under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana went viral, the police took the accused husband into custody. The account was created under the name of Bollywood actor Sunny Leone.
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Gujarat police bust cyber fraud network, arrest eight as Rs 50 crore routed through 42 bank accounts
Gujarat | Dec 16, 2024, 11:03 PM ISTJunagadh police uncover a cyber fraud network, arresting eight individuals involved in parking Rs 50 crore through fraudulent bank accounts.
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Noida Police busts fake credit card gang in big achievement, arrests six accused | Video
Uttar Pradesh | Dec 14, 2024, 07:09 PM ISTNoida Police arrested six individuals for a sophisticated credit card fraud, recovering stolen goods and exposing their phishing scam targeting cardholders.
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Hackers exploit Myntra's refund glitch, defraud company of crores
Technology | Dec 13, 2024, 02:23 PM ISTA significant fraud has occurred involving the e-commerce company Myntra. Scammers have defraudd the company of Rs 50 crore by placing fake orders. They exploited a loophole in the company's refund policy to carry out this fraud.
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Government warns BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi Users to avoid calls from THESE numbers
Technology | Dec 02, 2024, 01:14 PM ISTScammers usually sit in foreign countries to commit digital crime and avoid prosecution by Indian authorities. The government has warned users to be cautious while attending such calls.
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IIT student falls victim to Digital Arrest loses lakhs as fraudsters pose as TRAI officials
Technology | Nov 28, 2024, 01:28 PM ISTA significant case of digital fraud has emerged, involving a student from IIT Bombay who was scammed out of lakhs of rupees. Scammers impersonated officials from the TRAI and managed to steal Rs 7.29 lakh from his account by using threats.
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Chinese national, linked to Rs 100 crore cybercrime syndicate, arrested in Delhi
Delhi | Nov 19, 2024, 01:24 PM ISTDelhi's Shahadara Cyber Police arrested the Chinese national while investigating a complaint of a man duped of Rs 43.5 lakh. The course of the investigation revealed that he was running a syndicate of cybercrime through WhatsApp.
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Disha Patani's ex-cop father duped of Rs 25 lakh for a govt job | Know full story
Entertainment | Nov 16, 2024, 12:58 PM ISTJagdish Singh Patani, father of Bollywood star Disha Patani has been allegedly defrauded of Rs 25 lakh by five people. He was reportedly promised a high-ranking government job in return. Know the full story here.
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Jio, BSNL, Airtel, Vi users: DoT blocks 1.77 crore SIM cards as war on fake calls intensifies
Technology | Nov 12, 2024, 06:43 AM ISTThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has also stopped approximately 7 crore fake calls in just the past five days to prevent the increasing menace of fraud calls.
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Government issues new 4-digit helpline to empower individuals to combat cybercrime
Technology | Nov 03, 2024, 03:37 PM ISTThe government has launched a new 4-digit national helpline number for reporting cyber fraud. This initiative aims to facilitate prompt action against incidents of cyber crime.
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Traffic Challan scam alert! Cybercriminals using new tactics to steal your money
Technology | Nov 03, 2024, 12:40 PM ISTThe government has issued a warning about widespread fraud involving traffic challans. MeitY has advised the public to be cautious of such fake messages and emails.
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Man arrested in Nashik for impersonating IPS officer, duping businessman of Rs 1 crore
Crime | Oct 28, 2024, 06:13 PM ISTThe accused got acquainted with the complainant in 2018 and earned his faith. As per officials, he promised the businessman a railway contract and took Rs 1 crore for various reasons.
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Government launches International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System: Benefits explained
Technology | Oct 24, 2024, 12:45 PM ISTThe rollout of the International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System comes after the government observed a significant increase in crimes committed using international spoofed calls that display Indian numbers starting with +91.
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Gujarat man arrested for running fake court, passed several 'judgements' since 2019
Gujarat | Oct 23, 2024, 03:48 PM ISTThe fake court, complete with a mock courtroom setting, convinced many that they were involved in authentic legal proceedings. The conman was arrested for allegedly cheating people by posing as a judge of an arbitral tribunal and passing favourable orders.
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Making online payments: Watch out for these 5 signs to avoid scams
Technology | Oct 15, 2024, 07:02 AM ISTAs digital transactions have become more common, so have cases of cyber fraud. Cybercriminals are constantly devising new tactics to defraud people. If you engage in digital transactions, be mindful of these 5 precautions.