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RBI's new guidelines relieve crores of users, banking calls will now come from these two numbers
Technology | Jan 20, 2025, 06:42 PM ISTThe 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.
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TRAI calling: Scammers are now using new method to target mobile users
Technology | Jan 15, 2025, 09:01 PM ISTScammers have resorted to a new technique to defraud unsuspecting individuals by impersonating TRAI officials. These individuals are now using automated calls for greater legitimacy.
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Kawasi Lakhma, former excise minister, arrested in alleged Rs 2,161 crore liquor scam
chhattisgarh | Jan 15, 2025, 08:35 PM ISTThe 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.
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Brad Pitt Dating Scam: French woman loses Rs 7 crore, asked to pay for fake cancer treatment
Trending | Jan 14, 2025, 06:38 PM ISTThe 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.
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Airtel issues new alert, warns of potential heavy losses for millions of users
Technology | Jan 14, 2025, 06:16 PM ISTAirtel 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.
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BSNL fake tower installation scam exposed: Public alert issued
Technology | Jan 14, 2025, 02:55 PM ISTBSNL 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.
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Pan card holders alert! Scammers targeting India Post Payments Bank customers, how to stay safe
India | Jan 11, 2025, 06:21 PM ISTIn particular, the scammers are employing phishing tactics to trick people into disclosing sensitive information related to their bank accounts.
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Another digital arrest case! Woman in Bengaluru scammed of over Rs 1.2 Crore
Karnataka | Jan 11, 2025, 11:19 AM ISTA 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.
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Jio warns users against Premium Rate Service scam: Never call back missed calls from these numbers
Technology | Jan 09, 2025, 07:00 PM ISTIf 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.
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Beware of Amazon’s brushing scams: How fraudsters use fake reviews to sell counterfeit products
Technology | Jan 02, 2025, 01:08 PM ISTIn 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.
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TRAI alerts: New mobile recharge scam targeting Jio, Airtel, Vi, and BSNL users
Technology | Jan 01, 2025, 06:32 PM ISTTRAI has issued a warning about a scam involving fake mobile recharge offers. The telecom regulator has cautioned the public to avoid such fraudulent offers.
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Gujarat hotelier stages own death to claim insurance, plot foiled by police
Gujarat | Dec 31, 2024, 04:03 PM ISTA 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.
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Chhattisgarh liquor scam: ED conducts raids at ex-Minister's residence, six other locations
chhattisgarh | Dec 28, 2024, 12:41 PM ISTThe 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.
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Man outsmarts 'digital scammer' as hoax call goes wrong | Watch viral video
Trending | Dec 27, 2024, 04:31 PM ISTA 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.
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Government issues alert regarding THESE scamming activities on Telegram
Technology | Dec 23, 2024, 03:27 PM ISTRecently, the Department of Telecom warned users about various scams ongoing on Telegram. It has asked users to remain vigilant and avoid such messages.
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MUDA scam: Complainant approaches Lokayukta police over attempts to lure him
Karnataka | Dec 18, 2024, 05:00 PM ISTKarnataka 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.
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Avoid THIS credit card scam to protect your CIBIL score
Technology | Dec 13, 2024, 03:31 PM ISTA 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.
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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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Downloading apps from WhatsApp? Kerala man lost Rs 4 crore in major scam
Apps | Dec 12, 2024, 11:00 AM ISTWhatsApp 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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AgustaWestland scam: Supreme Court issues notice to CBI on bail plea of Christian Michel
India | Dec 06, 2024, 01:55 PM ISTAgustaWestland scam: Christian Michel James, a British national, was extradited from Dubai in December 2018 and was subsequently arrested.