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Scammers Exploit Australia’s Cybercrime Portal to Impersonate Police and Steal Crypto, AFP Warns
Australian authorities have warned of a new cryptocurrency scam in which criminals file fake reports through the government’s ReportCyber portal and then impersonate police officers to deceive victims. Using real case reference numbers, scammers pressure individuals into moving their crypto assets to fraudulent accounts. The AFP and Australia’s...
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Google's Latest Pixel Drop Brings Remix Feature to Messages, AI Notification Summaries, and More
Google on Wednesday released the latest Pixel drop for November 2025, and it brings several new features to Pixel devices. The company has added a Remix feature to the Messages app, enabling users to restyle any photo with the Nano Banana image editing model. AI-powered notification summaries are claimed to help users find details faster, while the...
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Meta Projected $16 Billion Earnings from Fraudulent Ads on Facebook, Instagram in 2024: Report
Meta Platforms is said to have projected that 10.1 per cent of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and banned goods. As per a report, some of the tech giant’s practices and failures allowed fraudulent ads to run on its umbrella of apps like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. It is reported to have been hesitant to remove accounts, incl...
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"Zerodha Scam": Investor Complains Of Rs 5 Crore Withdrawal Limit, CEO Responds
The investor said that Zerodha's platform limited withdrawals to Rs 5 crore per day, calling it a "scam".
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Google Pixel 10 Pro, Galaxy Z Fold 7 Offer Better Scam, Fraud Protection Than iPhone 17 Pro: Study
Google Pixel 10 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Razr+ (2025) offer higher levels of security than Apple's iPhone 17, according to a Leviathan Security Group report, which was commissioned by Google. The cybersecurity firm tested the phones on 33 parameters, such as their "Advanced protection programs", password managers, account change protection...
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Viral Post About Zomato Agent's Accident Receives 'Scam' Claims, Company Responds
A Zomato user recently posted about a food order being delayed because the delivery agent allegedly met with an accident. Many users didn't believe the reason cited, which sparked a heated discussion on X.
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Fake Call Centre In Bengaluru Busted For Digital Arrest Scam, 16 Arrested
16 people have been arrested in Bengaluru for running a sophisticated online fraud through a fake call centre.
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Exorcising Ghosts, Solving 'Problems': How A Fake 'Tantrik' Duped Woman
The accused, identified as Rahul (20), had posed himself as an "online tantrik" and had an Instagram page called 'aghori_ji_rajasthan' through which he was duping people.
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Opinion | Inside India's Scariest Scam, And How To Stop It
On a hot and humid August morning last year, Biren Yadav was alone at his home in Gurugram, when his phone rang. The call was from a woman claiming to represent the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.
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US Woman Mistakes Lottery Call For Scam, Wins Rs 9 Crore Jackpot
A Michigan woman nearly missed out on a $1 million lottery win after mistaking the notification call for a scam.
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Raids In Multi-Crore Tech Support Scam, Crypto Trail Worth Millions Uncovered
In a major crackdown on a global online fraud racket, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) today carried out search operations at 15 locations.
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"Scam Alert For Bengaluru Citizens": Nails Placed On Road To Trap Drivers, Claims Viral Video
A viral video showing nails deliberately scattered on a Bengaluru flyover has highlighted growing safety concerns, with motorists suspecting sabotage aimed at extortion, prompting calls for urgent police action.
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Travel Influencer Calls Out Atlys After Visa Mix-Up In China, Others Allege Refund Delays
For Indian travellers, the issue isn't just about one company. Visa hurdles have long been a source of stress for them
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In Hoax Call, MP Sudha Murty Warned Of Misuse To Access Obscene Content
Rajya Sabha MP and philanthropist Sudha Murty received a hoax call, during which she was warned that her mobile phone was being misused for accessing obscene content.
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Ex-Delhi Banker Loses 23 Crores In Digital Arrest: "First Woman Called, Then ED, CBI"
In early August, when Naresh Malhotra received a call from a woman, claiming to be a senior officer from a telecom company, little did he know he would fall prey to a digital arrest scam and lose Rs 23 crore over the next month.
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Scammers Exploit Australia’s Cybercrime Portal to Impersonate Police and Steal Crypto, AFP Warns
Australian authorities have warned of a new cryptocurrency scam in which criminals file fake reports through the government’s ReportCyber portal and then impersonate police officers to deceive victims. Using real case reference numbers, scammers pressure individuals into moving their crypto assets to fraudulent accounts. The AFP and Australia’s...
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Google's Latest Pixel Drop Brings Remix Feature to Messages, AI Notification Summaries, and More
Google on Wednesday released the latest Pixel drop for November 2025, and it brings several new features to Pixel devices. The company has added a Remix feature to the Messages app, enabling users to restyle any photo with the Nano Banana image editing model. AI-powered notification summaries are claimed to help users find details faster, while the...
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Meta Projected $16 Billion Earnings from Fraudulent Ads on Facebook, Instagram in 2024: Report
Meta Platforms is said to have projected that 10.1 per cent of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and banned goods. As per a report, some of the tech giant’s practices and failures allowed fraudulent ads to run on its umbrella of apps like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. It is reported to have been hesitant to remove accounts, incl...
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"Zerodha Scam": Investor Complains Of Rs 5 Crore Withdrawal Limit, CEO Responds
The investor said that Zerodha's platform limited withdrawals to Rs 5 crore per day, calling it a "scam".
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Google Pixel 10 Pro, Galaxy Z Fold 7 Offer Better Scam, Fraud Protection Than iPhone 17 Pro: Study
Google Pixel 10 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Razr+ (2025) offer higher levels of security than Apple's iPhone 17, according to a Leviathan Security Group report, which was commissioned by Google. The cybersecurity firm tested the phones on 33 parameters, such as their "Advanced protection programs", password managers, account change protection...
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Viral Post About Zomato Agent's Accident Receives 'Scam' Claims, Company Responds
A Zomato user recently posted about a food order being delayed because the delivery agent allegedly met with an accident. Many users didn't believe the reason cited, which sparked a heated discussion on X.
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Fake Call Centre In Bengaluru Busted For Digital Arrest Scam, 16 Arrested
16 people have been arrested in Bengaluru for running a sophisticated online fraud through a fake call centre.
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Exorcising Ghosts, Solving 'Problems': How A Fake 'Tantrik' Duped Woman
The accused, identified as Rahul (20), had posed himself as an "online tantrik" and had an Instagram page called 'aghori_ji_rajasthan' through which he was duping people.
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Opinion | Inside India's Scariest Scam, And How To Stop It
On a hot and humid August morning last year, Biren Yadav was alone at his home in Gurugram, when his phone rang. The call was from a woman claiming to represent the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.
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US Woman Mistakes Lottery Call For Scam, Wins Rs 9 Crore Jackpot
A Michigan woman nearly missed out on a $1 million lottery win after mistaking the notification call for a scam.
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Raids In Multi-Crore Tech Support Scam, Crypto Trail Worth Millions Uncovered
In a major crackdown on a global online fraud racket, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) today carried out search operations at 15 locations.
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"Scam Alert For Bengaluru Citizens": Nails Placed On Road To Trap Drivers, Claims Viral Video
A viral video showing nails deliberately scattered on a Bengaluru flyover has highlighted growing safety concerns, with motorists suspecting sabotage aimed at extortion, prompting calls for urgent police action.
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Travel Influencer Calls Out Atlys After Visa Mix-Up In China, Others Allege Refund Delays
For Indian travellers, the issue isn't just about one company. Visa hurdles have long been a source of stress for them
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In Hoax Call, MP Sudha Murty Warned Of Misuse To Access Obscene Content
Rajya Sabha MP and philanthropist Sudha Murty received a hoax call, during which she was warned that her mobile phone was being misused for accessing obscene content.
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Ex-Delhi Banker Loses 23 Crores In Digital Arrest: "First Woman Called, Then ED, CBI"
In early August, when Naresh Malhotra received a call from a woman, claiming to be a senior officer from a telecom company, little did he know he would fall prey to a digital arrest scam and lose Rs 23 crore over the next month.
