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  'Money Heist' inspired online trading scam busted by Delhi cyber police; 3 held

  Delhi | November 05, 2025 18:49 IST

  The Cyber Police of Delhi’s North-East District have busted an online fraud gang that cheated people through a fake stock trading scheme. The gang tricked a man from Delhi into investing large sums of money by pretending to be part of a well-known financial firm.

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  New Captcha Scam Alert in India: One click can infect your phone with malware

  Technology | August 17, 2025 18:48 IST

  With scams becoming more sophisticated, it is important for Indian internet users to stay vigilant. Fake captchas may look harmless, but one wrong click can expose your device to dangerous malware like Luma Stealer.

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  Archana Puran Singh falls victim to online ticketing scam during her Dubai vacation, shares update

  July 15, 2025 20:13 IST

  In one of her YouTube vlogs, actress and internet personality Archana Puran Singh revealed that she and her family became the victims of an online financial scam in Dubai.

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  Google uses Gemini AI to tackle online scams on Chrome and Android: Here’s how it works

  Technology | May 13, 2025 12:25 IST

  With AI-powered threat analysis, Google says it has reduced scam pages in Search by over 80 per cent and can now offer real-time scam alerts in Chrome and other apps. Gemini Nano, an on-device AI, plays a key role in offering enhanced user protection without compromising privacy.

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  Scared of online scams? Sanchar Saathi App will protect you

  Technology | March 04, 2025 12:05 IST

  By making fraud reporting and mobile security management simpler and faster, the Sanchar Saathi app is a must-have tool for every Indian mobile user.

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  Meta bans 20 lakh accounts to combat 'Pig Butchering' scams

  Technology | November 27, 2024 18:39 IST

  Cases of online scams and fraud have increased rapidly in the internet world. A scam named 'Pig Butchering' is being discussed a lot these days. This scam has become a big problem for Meta. Due to the 'Pig Butchering' scam, Meta recently banned more than 20 lakh social media accounts.

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  Money transfer scam targeting senior citizens: How to stay safe and avoid falling prey?

  Technology | October 16, 2024 19:54 IST

  Online scams continue to evolve, posing risks to all age groups, especially senior citizens. By staying informed and cautious, you can protect yourself and your loved ones from becoming victims.

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  Delhi Police busts 'Hibox' syndicate for duping 30,000 people; influencers under investigation

  Delhi | October 03, 2024 16:35 IST

  Delhi Police's IFSO unit busts a fraudulent 'Hibox' syndicate, duping 30,000 people with false investment promises, involving several popular social media influencers in its promotion.

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  Facebook removes 63,000 accounts in Nigeria over 'sextortion' scams

  Technology | July 24, 2024 18:30 IST

  These scams were conducted by Nigerian online fraudsters, known as "Yahoo boys"- who are popular in the region for conducting a variety of scams, including impersonating people in financial distress or posing as Nigerian princes offering extraordinary investment returns.

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  'How the turntables...': How a man ended up 'scamming' the scammer

  Trending | July 03, 2024 12:46 IST

  Dating app user outsmarts scammer! See how Jay turned the tables & got sent Rs 20 instead of losing Rs 1000. His viral post shares the hilarious trick.

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  Top 5 online scams and how to save yourself from them?

  Technology | April 10, 2024 18:40 IST

  Over time, online scams have upscaled and they have been scamming the common man. Hackers are using AI technology to steal money, data and personal details. Here are 5 different scams which are fooling people and how can anyone protect themselves from such cases.

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  RBI plans to replace OTPs with new technology to combat digital scams | Deets inside

  Technology | February 14, 2024 8:36 IST

  Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is reportedly aiming to enhance digital payment security by replacing SMS-based OTPs with more secure authentication methods, such as authentication apps or biometric sensors on smartphones.