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Mask OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch This Action-Packed Thriller Online?
Mask is a gripping action thriller directed by Vikarnan Ashok and starring Kavin and Andrea Jeremiah. The film explores corruption, financial scams, social hypocrisy and the criminal underworld.
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New Year 2026 Scam Alert: This WhatsApp Greeting Could Wipe Your Bank Account
Cybercriminals are once again exploiting the festive mood, as we head into the new year, to target unsuspecting smartphone users in India. A new scam is said to be doing the rounds which claims to let users create personalised New Year greeting cards. But instead, it delivers a malicious APK file which can comprise smartphones to steal personal, de...
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In Telangana, Cybercrime Officer Loses Rs 39 Lakh To Fake Trading Scam
A senior police officer from the Telangana cybercrime force fell prey to a large-scale digital scam. A 45-year-old inspector from the Rachakonda Commissionerate lost Rs 39.37 lakh after being lured into a fake online trading scheme.
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Google Expands In-Call Scam Protection for Banking Apps: Here's How It Works on Android
Google has expanded its in-call scam protection feature. The company announced the feature in the US in association with JPMorgan Chase and Cash App. This feature shows alerts to users if they are on a call with an unknown number while screen sharing and using a financial app. The system warns about potential scams. Users will get options to end th...
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How to Recover a Hacked WhatsApp Account: Step-by-Step Guide and Security Tips
WhatsApp accounts are frequent targets for hacking, leading to risks like impersonation, data misuse and financial fraud. Attackers often use OTP scams and social engineering, meaning even careful users can be affected. Fortunately, most accounts can be recovered if you act quickly. This guide explains how to recognise a compromised account, regain...
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Black Friday Scam Alert: From Fake Websites To AI Videos, Watch Out For These Common Scams
Cybersecurity experts warn of Black Friday scams including fake online stores, phishing emails, and delivery scams that steal personal and financial information.
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Mumbai Man, 72, Loses Rs 35 Crore In Trade Fraud. He Was Unaware For 4 Years
Shah, who runs a low-rent guest house for cancer patients in Parel, alongside his wife, inherited a share portfolio after his father died in 1984.
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Retired Mumbai Lawyer Loses Nearly Rs 10 Crore In Fake Trading Racket
A former Larsen & Toubro (L&T) officer and retired lawyer from Mumbai has been defrauded of Rs 9.94 crore in a cyber scam run under the guise of a reputed financial firm.
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'Can't Remain Silent': Court As SEBI Withdraws From Audit In Rose Valley Scam
SEBI has said it can't conduct a forensic audit into alleged financial irregularities by the committee headed by Justice (Retd) Dilip Seth, which was formed to oversee the refund of investors' money in the Rose Valley chit fund scam.
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Delhi Police Bust Cybercrime Syndicate Run By Indian Man Based In Dubai
The Delhi Police has busted a pan-India cyber fraud syndicate allegedly run by a Dubai-based Indian kingpin, arresting five people including a relationship manager of a bank for facilitating fraudulent financial transactions, officials said.
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Multi-Crore 'Iridium' Scam Busted In Tamil Nadu, 27 Arrested
In a major crackdown on a large-scale financial fraud, the Crime Branch police of Tamil Nadu arrested 27 more people for their involvement in the multi-crore "Iridium scam" that duped people across the state by misusing the name of the RBI
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Probe Agency Cracks Down On Rs 30 Crore Marriage Scheme Scam In Madhya Pradesh
In a major crackdown on financial fraud, the Directorate of Enforcement, Bhopal, conducted search operations on October 3 across seven locations in Bhopal, Vidisha, Katni, and Chhatarpur districts.
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Delayed Trip, Deportation Risk: Indian Man Shares Ordeal After Applying Visa Via Atlys
In a viral video, an Atlys user detailed his troublesome experience while applying for a Mongolian visa through the company.
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Who Is Charlie Javice? Founder Behind $175 Million JPMorgan Scam Jailed For Over 7 Years
Charlie Javice, founder of Frank startup, sentenced to 85 months in prison for defrauding JPMorgan Chase in a $175 million acquisition deal by falsely inflating user numbers.
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"With Just One Click...": IPS Officer Warns Of Scam Amid Nano Banana Trend
IPS officer VC Sajjanar on X (formerly Twitter) alerted users about the danger of sharing personal information online. He emphasised that while online trends can be fun, users could face serious risks if they are careless with their private data.
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Mask OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch This Action-Packed Thriller Online?
Mask is a gripping action thriller directed by Vikarnan Ashok and starring Kavin and Andrea Jeremiah. The film explores corruption, financial scams, social hypocrisy and the criminal underworld.
-
New Year 2026 Scam Alert: This WhatsApp Greeting Could Wipe Your Bank Account
Cybercriminals are once again exploiting the festive mood, as we head into the new year, to target unsuspecting smartphone users in India. A new scam is said to be doing the rounds which claims to let users create personalised New Year greeting cards. But instead, it delivers a malicious APK file which can comprise smartphones to steal personal, de...
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In Telangana, Cybercrime Officer Loses Rs 39 Lakh To Fake Trading Scam
A senior police officer from the Telangana cybercrime force fell prey to a large-scale digital scam. A 45-year-old inspector from the Rachakonda Commissionerate lost Rs 39.37 lakh after being lured into a fake online trading scheme.
-
Google Expands In-Call Scam Protection for Banking Apps: Here's How It Works on Android
Google has expanded its in-call scam protection feature. The company announced the feature in the US in association with JPMorgan Chase and Cash App. This feature shows alerts to users if they are on a call with an unknown number while screen sharing and using a financial app. The system warns about potential scams. Users will get options to end th...
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How to Recover a Hacked WhatsApp Account: Step-by-Step Guide and Security Tips
WhatsApp accounts are frequent targets for hacking, leading to risks like impersonation, data misuse and financial fraud. Attackers often use OTP scams and social engineering, meaning even careful users can be affected. Fortunately, most accounts can be recovered if you act quickly. This guide explains how to recognise a compromised account, regain...
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Black Friday Scam Alert: From Fake Websites To AI Videos, Watch Out For These Common Scams
Cybersecurity experts warn of Black Friday scams including fake online stores, phishing emails, and delivery scams that steal personal and financial information.
-
Mumbai Man, 72, Loses Rs 35 Crore In Trade Fraud. He Was Unaware For 4 Years
Shah, who runs a low-rent guest house for cancer patients in Parel, alongside his wife, inherited a share portfolio after his father died in 1984.
-
Retired Mumbai Lawyer Loses Nearly Rs 10 Crore In Fake Trading Racket
A former Larsen & Toubro (L&T) officer and retired lawyer from Mumbai has been defrauded of Rs 9.94 crore in a cyber scam run under the guise of a reputed financial firm.
-
'Can't Remain Silent': Court As SEBI Withdraws From Audit In Rose Valley Scam
SEBI has said it can't conduct a forensic audit into alleged financial irregularities by the committee headed by Justice (Retd) Dilip Seth, which was formed to oversee the refund of investors' money in the Rose Valley chit fund scam.
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Delhi Police Bust Cybercrime Syndicate Run By Indian Man Based In Dubai
The Delhi Police has busted a pan-India cyber fraud syndicate allegedly run by a Dubai-based Indian kingpin, arresting five people including a relationship manager of a bank for facilitating fraudulent financial transactions, officials said.
-
Multi-Crore 'Iridium' Scam Busted In Tamil Nadu, 27 Arrested
In a major crackdown on a large-scale financial fraud, the Crime Branch police of Tamil Nadu arrested 27 more people for their involvement in the multi-crore "Iridium scam" that duped people across the state by misusing the name of the RBI
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Probe Agency Cracks Down On Rs 30 Crore Marriage Scheme Scam In Madhya Pradesh
In a major crackdown on financial fraud, the Directorate of Enforcement, Bhopal, conducted search operations on October 3 across seven locations in Bhopal, Vidisha, Katni, and Chhatarpur districts.
-
Delayed Trip, Deportation Risk: Indian Man Shares Ordeal After Applying Visa Via Atlys
In a viral video, an Atlys user detailed his troublesome experience while applying for a Mongolian visa through the company.
-
Who Is Charlie Javice? Founder Behind $175 Million JPMorgan Scam Jailed For Over 7 Years
Charlie Javice, founder of Frank startup, sentenced to 85 months in prison for defrauding JPMorgan Chase in a $175 million acquisition deal by falsely inflating user numbers.
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"With Just One Click...": IPS Officer Warns Of Scam Amid Nano Banana Trend
IPS officer VC Sajjanar on X (formerly Twitter) alerted users about the danger of sharing personal information online. He emphasised that while online trends can be fun, users could face serious risks if they are careless with their private data.
