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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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Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma scammed... by himself? Viral chat reveals impersonation attempt
Technology | May 21, 2025, 10:28 PM ISTPaytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma shared a screenshot of a humorous exchange with a scammer who was impersonating him to check on the company's funds.
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Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s ex-secretary IAS Vinay Chaubey arrested in liquor scam case
Jharkhand | May 20, 2025, 07:51 PM ISTAccording to official sources, Chaubey's arrest is linked to the Chhattisgarh liquor scam case that has been under investigation by the Chhattisgarh ACB and the state’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW).
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Truecaller Scamfeed launches to fight digital frauds: Report and warn others instantly
Technology | Apr 29, 2025, 04:06 PM ISTWith Scamfeed, Truecaller is turning its massive user base into India’s first real-time digital scam shield—every post matters. Every report helps someone avoid a mistake. Every shared warning builds a safer internet for all.
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Bengal: Mamata Banerjee announces financial aid for Group C, D non-teaching staff
West Bengal | Apr 26, 2025, 08:50 PM ISTMamata Banerjee has announced interim financial assistance—Rs 25,000 for Group C employees and Rs 20,000 for Group D employees.
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Online Booking Scam Alert: Govt warns against fraud via paid dds and fake websites
Technology | Apr 19, 2025, 07:30 PM ISTThe Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has issued a serious warning about such frauds, where scammers are using paid ads and fake websites to trick users into booking services like helicopter rides, hotels, and tour packages.
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Bengal government to file review petition in Supreme Court over annulling of over 25,000 school jobs
West Bengal | Apr 09, 2025, 10:24 PM ISTThe Supreme Court, last week, invalidated the appointment of 25,753 teachers and other staff in state-run and state-aided schools, and termed the entire selection process "vitiated and tainted".
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Dangerous WhatsApp image scam: Cybercriminals hide malware, hack phone for OTP to empty bank account
Technology | Apr 09, 2025, 09:01 AM ISTRecently, an individual from Jabalpur lost Rs 2 lakh after downloading an image sent over WhatsApp from an unknown number. Here is all you need to know about the steganography scam.
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TRAI warning: Don't fall for this SIM scam
Technology | Apr 09, 2025, 07:03 AM ISTTRAI has issued a new warning about fraudulent calls concerning KYC updates and potential SIM shutdowns. They urge users to remain vigilant and cautious when receiving such calls.
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Call merging scam: What is it and how to be protected?
Technology | Mar 17, 2025, 02:40 PM ISTNPCI has emphasized that user awareness and caution are the best ways to stay safe from financial frauds. If you receive any suspicious call asking you to merge lines, hang up immediately and report the number. Stay alert and keep your hard-earned money safe!
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ED creating media hype: Ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel dismisses reports of summons to his son
chhattisgarh | Mar 15, 2025, 11:00 PM ISTBhupesh Baghel's statement came amid reports that his son Chaitanya was summoned to appear before the central agency on Saturday to record his statement in an alleged liquor scam linked to a money laundering scam.
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President Murmu approves FIR against Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain in Rs 1,300 cr classroom 'scam'
India | Mar 13, 2025, 08:48 PM ISTIn 2022, the Delhi government's vigilance directorate recommended a probe into the alleged scam and submitted a report to the chief secretary.
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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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NPCI issues UPI warning: Call Merging scam risks emptying bank accounts
Technology | Feb 18, 2025, 08:57 PM ISTNPCI has warned UPI users to be cautious about a new scam known as the Call Merging Scam. This warning highlights the seriousness of the threat.
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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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Mumbai bank scam: New India Cooperative Bank scam accused Hitesh Mehta brought to Mumbai court
Maharashtra | Feb 16, 2025, 11:33 AM ISTHitesh Pravinchand Mehta, the former General Manager of the New India Cooperative Bank Limited, allegedly carried out a scam of Rs 122 crore from the two branches of the bank.
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DoT cracks down 130 fake SIMs seller in Hyderabad, seized instantly: Details
Technology | Feb 02, 2025, 05:22 PM ISTWith the government cracking down on fraudulent SIM operations, users can expect more secure telecom services and fewer spam calls in the future.
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Himachal scholarship scam: How officials embezzled Rs 250 crore meant for students | Explained
Explainers | Jan 22, 2025, 08:01 PM ISTHimachal Pradesh scholarship scam: On 30 March 2024, after completing the investigation in this case, the CBI filed a chargesheet against 20 institutions and 105 persons.
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Discarding packaging from online orders can cause potential identity theft or fraud
Technology | Jan 21, 2025, 04:34 PM ISTIf you throw away the box after ordering goods from online platforms like Amazon or Flipkart, you may face significant losses. Your bank account could be emptied within minutes.
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Jumped Deposit Scam: Understanding this new UPI fruad and what NPCI has said
Technology | Jan 20, 2025, 12:24 PM ISTThe 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.