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Thane Investment Firm Accused Of Cheating 78 Investors Of Rs 3.7 Crore
Thane police have registered a case against eight individuals associated with an investment firm for allegedly cheating 78 investors of Rs 3.7 crore after promising them high returns, officials said on Thursday.
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DoT to Share Financial Fraud Risk Indicator Data With Banks, UPI Service Providers and Financial Institutions
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will share Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) data with financial institutions, including banks and UPI providers. This FRI metric, developed by the Digital Intelligence Platform, classifies mobile numbers into three risk levels linked to financial fraud. PhonePe is an early adopter, using FRI data to al...
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Google Announces New Android Security and Privacy Features to Protect Users from Scams and Attacks
Google showcased several new security and privacy features it will release later this year. The announcements were made during The Android Show: I/O Edition on Tuesday, and the company said the new features will protect users from scams, fraud, and theft on Android. The new protections range from security layers while a user is on a call and improv...
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Retail Investors Express Interest in Crypto, Yet Market Volatility and Fraud Risks Deter Participation: IOSCO Report
In a report, IOSCO noted that even in 2022, when the crypto sector's valuation fell below $1 trillion (roughly Rs. 1,67,09,363 crore), retail investors continued to invest in crypto assets. This trend was observed not only among retail investors in advanced economies but also among those in emerging markets.
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UK Tech Tycoon Missing After Superyacht Sinks Off Sicily In Italy
UK businessman Mike Lynch, who was recently acquitted in the United States of an $11 billion fraud, is among those missing Monday after a superyacht sank off southern Italy, according to the head of the Civil Protection Agency.
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Truecaller Fraud Insurance Launched in India for iOS and Android Users
Truecaller announced an insurance protection plan to protect users against mobile frauds on Thursday. The plan, dubbed Truecaller Fraud Insurance, is being offered to the paid subscribers of the app on both Android and iOS. The new plan is currently only available in India, and will be rolled out in other regions later. The caller ID platform has p...
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Avoid Linking This Payment Card To Digital Wallets On Your Phone, Warn Experts
This warning contradicts assurances from tech companies that contactless payments are secure.
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Apple Prevents $1.8 Billion Worth Fraudulent Transactions on the App Store in 2023
Apple revealed its efforts to prevent fraudulent transactions via the App Store between 2020 and 2023 on Tuesday. The Cupertino-based tech giant highlighted the rise of digital threats and the measures it has taken to protect users from falling for scams and phishing attacks. The company said it has prevented transaction frauds in the App Store tot...
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How Online Job Scams Are Executed And How To Protect Yourself
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday said it has identified and blocked over 100 websites involved in job fraud.
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Trump Gag Order Reimposed After Flood Of Online Abuse
An appeals court on Thursday reimposed a limited gag order on former president Donald Trump intended to protect court staff at his New York civil fraud trial after a flood of online abuse.
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Canada's New Visa Rule To Protect Indian Students From Fraud
Canada's New Student Visa Rule: Starting December 1, 2023, post-secondary designated learning institutions (DLIs) will be required to verify the acceptance letters of all applicants with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
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Canada Tweaks Verification Steps To Protect Global Students From Fraud
Canada has announced several measures to protect international students from fraud. One of the key changes is that post-secondary designated learning institutions (DLI) will be required to confirm every applicant's letter of acceptance.
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Protect Your Aadhaar Card: Step-by-Step Guide To Locking It Online
When you lock your Aadhar card, it secures your biometric data and other personal information, preventing unauthorised individuals from misusing your Aadhar card.
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UK Man Loses Rs 3 Crore In Cryptocurrency Scam, Shares Experience To Raise Awareness
Mr Thomas advises people to exercise extreme caution when connecting a cryptocurrency wallet to a trading application.
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Deepfake Imposter Scams Are Driving A New Wave Of Fraud
Computer-generated children's voices so realistic they fool their own parents. Masks created with photos from social media that can penetrate a system protected by face ID.
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Thane Investment Firm Accused Of Cheating 78 Investors Of Rs 3.7 Crore
Thane police have registered a case against eight individuals associated with an investment firm for allegedly cheating 78 investors of Rs 3.7 crore after promising them high returns, officials said on Thursday.
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DoT to Share Financial Fraud Risk Indicator Data With Banks, UPI Service Providers and Financial Institutions
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will share Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) data with financial institutions, including banks and UPI providers. This FRI metric, developed by the Digital Intelligence Platform, classifies mobile numbers into three risk levels linked to financial fraud. PhonePe is an early adopter, using FRI data to al...
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Google Announces New Android Security and Privacy Features to Protect Users from Scams and Attacks
Google showcased several new security and privacy features it will release later this year. The announcements were made during The Android Show: I/O Edition on Tuesday, and the company said the new features will protect users from scams, fraud, and theft on Android. The new protections range from security layers while a user is on a call and improv...
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Retail Investors Express Interest in Crypto, Yet Market Volatility and Fraud Risks Deter Participation: IOSCO Report
In a report, IOSCO noted that even in 2022, when the crypto sector's valuation fell below $1 trillion (roughly Rs. 1,67,09,363 crore), retail investors continued to invest in crypto assets. This trend was observed not only among retail investors in advanced economies but also among those in emerging markets.
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UK Tech Tycoon Missing After Superyacht Sinks Off Sicily In Italy
UK businessman Mike Lynch, who was recently acquitted in the United States of an $11 billion fraud, is among those missing Monday after a superyacht sank off southern Italy, according to the head of the Civil Protection Agency.
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Truecaller Fraud Insurance Launched in India for iOS and Android Users
Truecaller announced an insurance protection plan to protect users against mobile frauds on Thursday. The plan, dubbed Truecaller Fraud Insurance, is being offered to the paid subscribers of the app on both Android and iOS. The new plan is currently only available in India, and will be rolled out in other regions later. The caller ID platform has p...
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Avoid Linking This Payment Card To Digital Wallets On Your Phone, Warn Experts
This warning contradicts assurances from tech companies that contactless payments are secure.
-
Apple Prevents $1.8 Billion Worth Fraudulent Transactions on the App Store in 2023
Apple revealed its efforts to prevent fraudulent transactions via the App Store between 2020 and 2023 on Tuesday. The Cupertino-based tech giant highlighted the rise of digital threats and the measures it has taken to protect users from falling for scams and phishing attacks. The company said it has prevented transaction frauds in the App Store tot...
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How Online Job Scams Are Executed And How To Protect Yourself
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday said it has identified and blocked over 100 websites involved in job fraud.
-
Trump Gag Order Reimposed After Flood Of Online Abuse
An appeals court on Thursday reimposed a limited gag order on former president Donald Trump intended to protect court staff at his New York civil fraud trial after a flood of online abuse.
-
Canada's New Visa Rule To Protect Indian Students From Fraud
Canada's New Student Visa Rule: Starting December 1, 2023, post-secondary designated learning institutions (DLIs) will be required to verify the acceptance letters of all applicants with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
-
Canada Tweaks Verification Steps To Protect Global Students From Fraud
Canada has announced several measures to protect international students from fraud. One of the key changes is that post-secondary designated learning institutions (DLI) will be required to confirm every applicant's letter of acceptance.
-
Protect Your Aadhaar Card: Step-by-Step Guide To Locking It Online
When you lock your Aadhar card, it secures your biometric data and other personal information, preventing unauthorised individuals from misusing your Aadhar card.
-
UK Man Loses Rs 3 Crore In Cryptocurrency Scam, Shares Experience To Raise Awareness
Mr Thomas advises people to exercise extreme caution when connecting a cryptocurrency wallet to a trading application.
-
Deepfake Imposter Scams Are Driving A New Wave Of Fraud
Computer-generated children's voices so realistic they fool their own parents. Masks created with photos from social media that can penetrate a system protected by face ID.
