The Jumped Deposit Scam has been making headlines recently. The cyber crime wing of the Tamil Nadu police has issued a warning about this scam. However, here’s what the NPCI has to say about it.
The RBI has recently allocated phone number series 1600 and 140 to banks and financial institutions for financial transactions, marketing calls, and SMS. This initiative aims to protect individuals from scammers.
Scammers have resorted to a new technique to defraud unsuspecting individuals by impersonating TRAI officials. These individuals are now using automated calls for greater legitimacy.
The alleged liquor scam in the state, as per the ED, was orchestrated between 2019-22 when Chhattisgarh was ruled by the Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government. Lakhma, a six-time MLA from Konta (Sukma district), was the excise minister then.
The dating scam started in February 2023, when Anne, an interior designer, received a message on social media from someone purporting to be Brad Pitt's mother.
Airtel has warned its millions of users about cyber fraud. The country's second-largest telecom company has urged users to avoid fake calls and messages.
BSNL urges the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities. Do not fall for fake schemes promising tower installations, business opportunities, or jobs. Always rely on BSNL’s official communication channels for updates and information.
In particular, the scammers are employing phishing tactics to trick people into disclosing sensitive information related to their bank accounts.
A 28-year-old woman software engineer from Bengaluru was scammed of over ₹1.2 crore in a "digital arrest" cyber fraud, with the fraudsters impersonating officials and convincing her to transfer large sums of money.
If you use a Jio SIM, there is important news for you. Jio has issued a significant warning to its millions of users. Ignoring this warning could lead to substantial financial loss.
In a brushing scam, fraudsters send unsolicited packages containing cheap items like costume jewellery or gadgets to random individuals. After delivery, they use fake accounts to post glowing reviews, making their products seem reliable and boosting their visibility on e-commerce platforms.
TRAI has issued a warning about a scam involving fake mobile recharge offers. The telecom regulator has cautioned the public to avoid such fraudulent offers.
A hotelier in Gujarat staged his own death using a stolen body to claim insurance, but the plot was foiled by police, leading to the arrest of three accomplices while the main accused remains at large.
The case came to light after the Economic Offence Wing (EOW) registered an FIR in the case on January 17 this year. According to the ED estimates, the alleged "proceeds of crime" in the case at Rs 2,161 crore.
A lot of people fall into the traps of digital scams and end up losing thousands and lakhs of money. However, in a recent turn of events, a man outsmarted a scammer and played a prank on him. Read on to know how the man outsmarted the digital scammer.
Recently, the Department of Telecom warned users about various scams ongoing on Telegram. It has asked users to remain vigilant and avoid such messages.
Karnataka MUDA scam: The complainant also claimed that on December 14 when he was out of station, Harsha and Srinidhi approached his son near his house, and tried to lure and pressurise him.
A new type of credit card scam has emerged where callers promise high credit card limits to potential customers but actually offer them much lower limits, which negatively affects their CIBIL score.
A 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.
WhatsApp is the most popular instant messaging app in the world, with over 2.95 billion active users. Due to its vast user base, it has become a target for hackers. Recently, a man from Kerala lost 4 crore when he was tricked into downloading a fake app through WhatsApp.
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