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How to Block ICICI Bank Credit Card Using Different Methods Online: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Thursday December 11, 2025
Misplacing your credit card, having it stolen, or noticing unusual transactions on your account calls for immediate action, with the most important step being blocking it to prevent any fraudulent or unauthorised transactions. ICICI Bank provides multiple online options to block your credit card instantly. Here's how to block your ICICI Credit Card...
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www.gadgets360.com
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How to Block Axis Bank Credit Card Using Different Methods Online: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Tuesday December 9, 2025
Axis Bank offers multiple quick ways to block your credit card if it is lost, stolen, or misused. You can block your card using the mobile app, internet banking, the Axis Bank support website, or the Axis Aha! chatbot, SMS, or by calling customer care. These methods help stop unauthorised transactions instantly and allow you to request a replacemen...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Govt Urges Smartphone Makers to Preload Sanchar Saathi App on New Devices: Report
- Tuesday December 2, 2025
The Ministry of telecommunications has reportedly asked smartphone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices. As per the report, the notice was sent to mobile brands operating in the country on November 28, highlighting that users should not be able to uninstall or disable the app. The government’s cybersecurity app allows users...
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www.gadgets360.com
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IMC 2025: Vodafone Idea Launches Vi Protect to Tackle Fraud Calls, SMS, and Cyber Threats Using AI
- Wednesday October 8, 2025
Vi has introduced Vi Protect, an AI-driven initiative focused on ensuring safety and security measures against the spams and cyber threats. As part of this initiative, Vi introduced two measures at India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025. An AI-based Voice Spam Detection System and Cyber Defense and Incident Response System. The former detects and flags f...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Centre Blacklists "Principal Entities" In Crackdown On SMS Scammers
- Monday May 27, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
In a major crackdown on SMS scammers, the government has blacklisted 'principal entities' behind SMS headers that were used to send over 10,000 fraudulent messages over the past three months, according to an official release.
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www.ndtv.com
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Chakshu Portal Launched by Government to Curb Cyber Fraud Committed via Phone Calls, SMS, and WhatsApp
- Tuesday March 5, 2024
Chakshu portal, a platform to report suspected communications of cyber fraud, was launched by the government of India on Monday. The portal was created alongside the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) which will be used for real-time intelligence sharing and coordination between all the stakeholders. The Chakshu portal can be used to report phone ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Government Warns Of Smishing Attacks. Here's How To Stay Safe
- Wednesday December 20, 2023
- India News |
The Indian government has been cracking down on common cybercrimes and has set up websites and helplines for victims to report cyber fraud and scams. Now, the latest warning from the cyber agency is against a new scam called 'Smishing'.
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www.ndtv.com
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Protect Your Aadhaar Card: Step-by-Step Guide To Locking It Online
- Saturday October 21, 2023
- India News |
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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www.ndtv.com
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Your Account Has Been Credited... Or Has It? Delhi Jeweller Loses Lakhs To New Scam
- Wednesday August 30, 2023
- India News |
The next time you get a message from your bank stating that money has been credited to your account, it may be wise to check the bank's app or your account statement and see whether the amount is actually there.
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www.ndtv.com
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Electricity Bill Scams Ongoing in India, Fraudsters Looting Lakhs of Rupees By Preying on Consumers
- Thursday June 30, 2022
- Jagmeet Singh
Electricity scams are at a peak in India as scammers are targeting consumers in various states to trick them into transferring money for continuing their power connection.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Power Firm Alerts Customers On Fraud Calls, SMS For Bills
- Thursday November 25, 2021
- Delhi News | Press Trust of India
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) has warned its consumers against fraudulent calls and messages seeking payment of electricity bill.
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www.ndtv.com
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Airtel CEO Warns Customers Against Cyber Frauds Taking Place in India Amid Coronavirus Spread
- Friday May 21, 2021
- Jagmeet Singh
Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal has emailed a letter to its customers to warn them about the increase in cyber frauds in India due to massive growth of online transactions amid the spread of coronavirus cases.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Digital Intelligence Unit Planned by Government to Help Deal With Fraudulent Transactions and Telecom Frauds
- Wednesday February 17, 2021
- Jagmeet Singh
The government is setting up a nodal agency called Digital Intelligence Unit (DIU) to work with law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, and telecom service providers for investigating fraudulent activities involving telecom resources. Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday chaired a high-level meetin...
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www.gadgets360.com
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How to Block ICICI Bank Credit Card Using Different Methods Online: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Thursday December 11, 2025
Misplacing your credit card, having it stolen, or noticing unusual transactions on your account calls for immediate action, with the most important step being blocking it to prevent any fraudulent or unauthorised transactions. ICICI Bank provides multiple online options to block your credit card instantly. Here's how to block your ICICI Credit Card...
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www.gadgets360.com
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How to Block Axis Bank Credit Card Using Different Methods Online: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Tuesday December 9, 2025
Axis Bank offers multiple quick ways to block your credit card if it is lost, stolen, or misused. You can block your card using the mobile app, internet banking, the Axis Bank support website, or the Axis Aha! chatbot, SMS, or by calling customer care. These methods help stop unauthorised transactions instantly and allow you to request a replacemen...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Govt Urges Smartphone Makers to Preload Sanchar Saathi App on New Devices: Report
- Tuesday December 2, 2025
The Ministry of telecommunications has reportedly asked smartphone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices. As per the report, the notice was sent to mobile brands operating in the country on November 28, highlighting that users should not be able to uninstall or disable the app. The government’s cybersecurity app allows users...
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www.gadgets360.com
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IMC 2025: Vodafone Idea Launches Vi Protect to Tackle Fraud Calls, SMS, and Cyber Threats Using AI
- Wednesday October 8, 2025
Vi has introduced Vi Protect, an AI-driven initiative focused on ensuring safety and security measures against the spams and cyber threats. As part of this initiative, Vi introduced two measures at India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025. An AI-based Voice Spam Detection System and Cyber Defense and Incident Response System. The former detects and flags f...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Centre Blacklists "Principal Entities" In Crackdown On SMS Scammers
- Monday May 27, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
In a major crackdown on SMS scammers, the government has blacklisted 'principal entities' behind SMS headers that were used to send over 10,000 fraudulent messages over the past three months, according to an official release.
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www.ndtv.com
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Chakshu Portal Launched by Government to Curb Cyber Fraud Committed via Phone Calls, SMS, and WhatsApp
- Tuesday March 5, 2024
Chakshu portal, a platform to report suspected communications of cyber fraud, was launched by the government of India on Monday. The portal was created alongside the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) which will be used for real-time intelligence sharing and coordination between all the stakeholders. The Chakshu portal can be used to report phone ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Government Warns Of Smishing Attacks. Here's How To Stay Safe
- Wednesday December 20, 2023
- India News |
The Indian government has been cracking down on common cybercrimes and has set up websites and helplines for victims to report cyber fraud and scams. Now, the latest warning from the cyber agency is against a new scam called 'Smishing'.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Protect Your Aadhaar Card: Step-by-Step Guide To Locking It Online
- Saturday October 21, 2023
- India News |
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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www.ndtv.com
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Your Account Has Been Credited... Or Has It? Delhi Jeweller Loses Lakhs To New Scam
- Wednesday August 30, 2023
- India News |
The next time you get a message from your bank stating that money has been credited to your account, it may be wise to check the bank's app or your account statement and see whether the amount is actually there.
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www.ndtv.com
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Electricity Bill Scams Ongoing in India, Fraudsters Looting Lakhs of Rupees By Preying on Consumers
- Thursday June 30, 2022
- Jagmeet Singh
Electricity scams are at a peak in India as scammers are targeting consumers in various states to trick them into transferring money for continuing their power connection.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Power Firm Alerts Customers On Fraud Calls, SMS For Bills
- Thursday November 25, 2021
- Delhi News | Press Trust of India
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) has warned its consumers against fraudulent calls and messages seeking payment of electricity bill.
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www.ndtv.com
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Airtel CEO Warns Customers Against Cyber Frauds Taking Place in India Amid Coronavirus Spread
- Friday May 21, 2021
- Jagmeet Singh
Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal has emailed a letter to its customers to warn them about the increase in cyber frauds in India due to massive growth of online transactions amid the spread of coronavirus cases.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Digital Intelligence Unit Planned by Government to Help Deal With Fraudulent Transactions and Telecom Frauds
- Wednesday February 17, 2021
- Jagmeet Singh
The government is setting up a nodal agency called Digital Intelligence Unit (DIU) to work with law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, and telecom service providers for investigating fraudulent activities involving telecom resources. Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday chaired a high-level meetin...
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www.gadgets360.com