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Rs 960-Crore Jal Jeevan Mission Scam: Ex-IAS Officer Sent To 3-Day Remand
The retired IAS officer went missing for a long time and a lookout notice had earlier been issued against him.
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Pune Doctor Wanted To Double His Money In 11 Days. He Lost Rs 12 Crore
Between March 7 and March 18, the victim carried out eight financial transactions, transferring a total of Rs 12.31 crore to eight different bank accounts provided by the fraudsters.
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India 2nd Biggest Target Of International Scam Syndicates: Meta Report
Meta's Semiannual Adversarial Threat Report reveals India as the second most targeted country by international scam syndicates.
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Forged Memos, Frozen Accounts: Inside Rs 590 Crore IDFC First Bank Scam
In the IDFC First Bank scam, investigators revealed that the racket was being operated through a sophisticated network of fake companies and manipulated bank transactions.
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WhatsApp Introduces Device Linkage Warning as Meta Expands Anti-Fraud Tools Across Facebook, Messenger
Meta Platforms announced a new set of anti-scam tools across its major messaging platforms on Wednesday. Rolling out on Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp, the additions are aimed at helping users identify and avoid online scams. As per the Menlo Park-based tech giant, new features include new in-app alerts, improved safety controls, and partnership...
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DoT's SIM Binding Rule Explained: What It Means for Messaging Apps and Users
India is shifting towards stricter verification for messaging platforms through a new SIM binding requirement announced by the Department of Telecommunications on December 1. Under the directive, messaging platforms were given a 90-day window to implement the changes. The rule aims to ensure that messaging app accounts remain linked to an active SI...
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Google Blocked 266 Million Risky App Installs, Prevented 1.75 Million Policy-Violating Apps in 2025
Google on Thursday detailed its new enforcement measures to keep the Android ecosystem secure in 2025. In its annual security update, the Mountain View-based tech giant highlighted how it strengthened protections across Google Play, while blocking millions of harmful apps that could’ve spread malware, financial fraud, hidden subscriptions, and pr...
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CBI Court Issues Arrest Warrant Against RG Kar Financial Scam Whistleblower
A special court of the Central Bureau of Investigation, on Friday, issued arrest warrant against Akhtar Ali, who had been the first whistleblower in the multi-crore financial irregularities case in state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
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"Concerned And Pained": Sudha Murty Flags Fake AI Videos Promising High Returns On Investments
Murty clarified the fake videos that show her talking about investing money are completely false, adding that many people she knows have invested and lost money based on these promises.
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Mumbai-Based Comedian Flags E-Challan Scam, Exposes Fake Website That Looks Real: "Terrible"
Authorities advise citizens to verify such messages through official channels and avoid sharing personal details on unverified websites.
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Rs 960-Crore Jal Jeevan Mission Scam: Ex-IAS Officer Sent To 3-Day Remand
The retired IAS officer went missing for a long time and a lookout notice had earlier been issued against him.
-
Pune Doctor Wanted To Double His Money In 11 Days. He Lost Rs 12 Crore
Between March 7 and March 18, the victim carried out eight financial transactions, transferring a total of Rs 12.31 crore to eight different bank accounts provided by the fraudsters.
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India 2nd Biggest Target Of International Scam Syndicates: Meta Report
Meta's Semiannual Adversarial Threat Report reveals India as the second most targeted country by international scam syndicates.
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Forged Memos, Frozen Accounts: Inside Rs 590 Crore IDFC First Bank Scam
In the IDFC First Bank scam, investigators revealed that the racket was being operated through a sophisticated network of fake companies and manipulated bank transactions.
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WhatsApp Introduces Device Linkage Warning as Meta Expands Anti-Fraud Tools Across Facebook, Messenger
Meta Platforms announced a new set of anti-scam tools across its major messaging platforms on Wednesday. Rolling out on Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp, the additions are aimed at helping users identify and avoid online scams. As per the Menlo Park-based tech giant, new features include new in-app alerts, improved safety controls, and partnership...
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DoT's SIM Binding Rule Explained: What It Means for Messaging Apps and Users
India is shifting towards stricter verification for messaging platforms through a new SIM binding requirement announced by the Department of Telecommunications on December 1. Under the directive, messaging platforms were given a 90-day window to implement the changes. The rule aims to ensure that messaging app accounts remain linked to an active SI...
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Google Blocked 266 Million Risky App Installs, Prevented 1.75 Million Policy-Violating Apps in 2025
Google on Thursday detailed its new enforcement measures to keep the Android ecosystem secure in 2025. In its annual security update, the Mountain View-based tech giant highlighted how it strengthened protections across Google Play, while blocking millions of harmful apps that could’ve spread malware, financial fraud, hidden subscriptions, and pr...
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CBI Court Issues Arrest Warrant Against RG Kar Financial Scam Whistleblower
A special court of the Central Bureau of Investigation, on Friday, issued arrest warrant against Akhtar Ali, who had been the first whistleblower in the multi-crore financial irregularities case in state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
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"Concerned And Pained": Sudha Murty Flags Fake AI Videos Promising High Returns On Investments
Murty clarified the fake videos that show her talking about investing money are completely false, adding that many people she knows have invested and lost money based on these promises.
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Mumbai-Based Comedian Flags E-Challan Scam, Exposes Fake Website That Looks Real: "Terrible"
Authorities advise citizens to verify such messages through official channels and avoid sharing personal details on unverified websites.
