Scam
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What is ‘digital arrest scam’ and how to protect yourself from becoming a victim?
India | Oct 29, 2024, 04:20 PM ISTPrime Minister Modi warns of rising "Digital Arrest" scams, urging vigilance and reporting while highlighting key prevention strategies to protect citizens from cyber fraud.
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Indians lose Rs 120 crore to Digital Arrest Scams in early 2024: Govt data reveals shocking trend
Technology | Oct 28, 2024, 10:12 AM ISTAs digital frauds continue to rise, the Ministry of Home Affairs and I4C are closely monitoring these scams, calling for increased public awareness and enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect citizens.
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Be cautious of calls from this number, they could be associated with scams
Technology | Oct 22, 2024, 06:28 PM ISTDespite TRAI's implementation of new rules to curb fake calls and messages, scammers have adapted by employing new tactics to ensnare people. They are defrauding individuals through VoIP calls, which are internet-based phone calls.
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Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu gets clean chit from ED in Rs 371 crore skill development scam
India | Oct 16, 2024, 03:55 PM ISTNaidu was accused of misappropriating funds from the Skill Development Corporation, which resulted in a purported loss of over Rs 300 crore to the state exchequer.
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Beware of new AI scam targeting Gmail users: Fake account recovery requests on the rise
Technology | Oct 14, 2024, 06:24 PM ISTGmail scam starts with an unexpected notification, which asks the users to approve an account recovery request that they never initiated. These requests will majorly be forwarded from different countries. Here are ways to be protected.
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BSNL, Jio, Vi, Airtel users: TRAI warns against unsolicited number verification calls
Technology | Oct 05, 2024, 08:15 AM ISTMany telecom subscribers in India are receiving fraudulent calls from scammers asking re-verification of their numbers. TRAI has urged individuals to report these numbers on the Chakshu portal.
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Delhi Police busts 'Hibox' syndicate for duping 30,000 people; influencers under investigation
Delhi | Oct 03, 2024, 04:35 PM ISTDelhi 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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Amazon fraud alert: Parcels arriving unordered, money being collected
Technology | Oct 02, 2024, 04:44 PM ISTAn individual received an Amazon COD parcel that was not ordered by him. Initially, Amazon refused to give sender details, but later confirmed that he had been scammed.
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Ex-Congress minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu's close aide arrested in food grain tenders scam
India | Sep 05, 2024, 02:51 PM ISTAccused in the same case, Congress leader Bharat Bhushan Ashu has been remanded to Punjab Vigilance Bureau till August 27.
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Shocking! Scammer impersonates CJI DY Chandrachud asking money for cab: 'Can you send me Rs 500?'
India | Aug 27, 2024, 08:49 PM ISTThis incident highlights the evolving nature of online fraud, where even prominent figures can be misused to carry out scams. The cyber crime cell is now investigating the matter to identify and apprehend the perpetrator behind this scam.
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RBI issues urgent warning for new hacking threat: Here's how to protect yourself
Technology | Aug 24, 2024, 04:00 PM ISTRBI has issued a warning about a new type of fraud, which hackers are using to dupe users. In light of this, people have been cautioned to avoid falling into the hackers' trap.
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Dating scam: Mumbai man forced to pay Rs 61,000 on fraud date, 11 others also fall prey
Trending | Aug 24, 2024, 12:49 PM ISTDating apps can be a double-edged sword. While they offer convenience, they also expose users to scams. A recent Mumbai dating scam exposed by lawyer Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj highlights the dangers of online dating.
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Land-for-job scam: ED files supplementary chargesheet against Lalu Prasad, Tejaswi Yadav
Bihar | Aug 06, 2024, 01:46 PM ISTThe Enforcement Directorate in its new supplementary chargesheet has accused 8 persons of money laundering charges in an alleged land-for-job scam.
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ED arrests former Punjab minister in connection with multi-crore scam linked to transport tender
India | Aug 01, 2024, 08:38 PM ISTBharat Bhushan, the former Punjab food and civil supplies minister, is facing charges of corruption in connection with a transport scam.
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Ex-UP Finance Corporation official, absconder in 1998 scam, arrested from Switzerland
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 30, 2024, 04:14 PM ISTThe accused Anil Kumar Khanna has been absconding since 1998. He had scammed the Uttar Pradesh Finance Corporation of Rs 37 lakh back then. The CBI got a red corner notice issued against him and subsequently, he has been arrested.
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Valmiki Scam: Sitharaman hits out at Siddaramaiah, asks if syphoning SC/ST money off is 'nyay'
Karnataka | Jul 28, 2024, 05:32 PM ISTThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) is currently investigating the 187-crore Valmiki scam in Karnataka. So far, former Karnataka Minister and Congress leader B Nagendra has been arrested in the case. He is under judicial custody.
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Scammers stealing money by sending fake e-challan messages on WhatsApp: Here's how THIS scam works
Technology | Jul 17, 2024, 02:41 PM ISTScammers are spreading fake traffic e-challan messages on WhatsApp. These messages infect devices, leading to fraudulent transactions.
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Only Aadhaar number is sufficient to steal money from your bank account: Know about THIS new scam
Technology | Jul 17, 2024, 01:17 PM ISTHackers are now stealing money from bank accounts without calling or sending messages to anyone. They have exploited a government-provided facility.
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NEET UG 2024 row: SC issues notice on NTA pleas seeking transfer of case in Rajasthan HC to top cour
India | Jul 15, 2024, 04:53 PM ISTAs the legal proceedings continue in the court, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is simultaneously probing the NEET-UG irregularities case under six FIRs which led to the arrest of multiple accused from across the states of Jharkhand, Bihar, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
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MUDA scam: Karnataka govt forms inquiry commission to probe irregularities
Karnataka | Jul 15, 2024, 09:16 AM ISTMUDA scam: It is alleged that compensatory sites were allotted to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's wife in an upmarket area in Mysuru, which had higher property value as compared to the location of her land which had been "acquired" by the MUDA.