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Brother Turns 'Officer On Special Duty' To Save Sister's Marriage, Arrested
In a bizarre mix of family drama and political impersonation, police in Chhattisgarh's capital Raipur have arrested a man who posed as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Chief Minister to threaten his brother-in-law.
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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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Delhi Man Outsmarts Scammer Using ChatGPT, Viral Post Shows Fraudster Begging For Mercy
The incident started when the man received a message on Facebook from someone impersonating his college senior, an IAS officer.
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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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Man Poses As IAS, IPS Officers For 2 Years To Dupe People, Arrested
Police in Hyderabad have arrested a high-profile white-collar offender, Bathini Shashikanth, for allegedly impersonating senior government officials to cheat and extort money from unsuspecting citizens.
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National Institute Of Open Schooling Warns Students Of Fake Websites And Social Media Channels
The National Institute of Open Schooling lists 34 fake YouTube channels, 7 Telegram channels, and multiple fake apps and websites spreading misleading information.
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Retired Army Colonel Duped Of Rs 56 Lakh In Digital Arrest Scam
An 83-year-old retired Army colonel here became the latest victim of online fraud, losing Rs 56.05 lakh after scammers impersonating Mumbai police officers threatened him with arrest.
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JEE Mains 2026: What Can Lead To Cancellation Of Results
Unfair practices banned in JEE Main 2026 include possession of prohibited items, impersonation, cheating, communication during exams, and document manipulation.
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Bengaluru Woman Loses Rs 32 Crore In Digital Arrest That Lasted 6 Months
A 57-year-old Bengaluru woman was conned out of nearly Rs 32 crore in an elaborate "digital arrest" scam, where fraudsters impersonating DHL staff and senior officials from the CBI and RBI
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Aditi Rao Hydari Warns Fans About An Impersonator Reaching Out For Photoshoots On WhatsApp: "It Isn't Me"
"If you come across anything odd, just let my team know," wrote Aditi Rao Hydari
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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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Fake Cops Use Bomb Scare For Cyber Fraud, Rajasthan Police Issues Alert
The Rajasthan Police has issued an urgent warning about a new cyber fraud tactic where criminals impersonate police officers and threaten citizens using the pretext of a serious criminal incident.
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Kantara Actress Rukmini Vasanth Alleges Impersonation By Fake Caller
Taking to her Instagram Stories section, the actress urgently issued an alert to create an awareness about the impersonation attempt being made.
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SSC Exams 2025: Chairman Explains How Commission Is Preventing Impersonation And Fraud
SSC Exams 2025: "One is impersonation - you authenticate and apply for the exam, but someone else comes and writes"
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Lovable Partners With Guardio to Detect and Block Malicious Websites Created via Vibe Coding
Lovable has partnered with cybersecurity firm Guardio to add automated protection against malicious websites built on its AI coding platform. Guardio’s Safe Browsing Engine will scan every generated site for phishing, scams or impersonation and block suspicious projects before they go live. The move follows earlier research showing the platform c...
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Brother Turns 'Officer On Special Duty' To Save Sister's Marriage, Arrested
In a bizarre mix of family drama and political impersonation, police in Chhattisgarh's capital Raipur have arrested a man who posed as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Chief Minister to threaten his brother-in-law.
-
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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Delhi Man Outsmarts Scammer Using ChatGPT, Viral Post Shows Fraudster Begging For Mercy
The incident started when the man received a message on Facebook from someone impersonating his college senior, an IAS officer.
-
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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Man Poses As IAS, IPS Officers For 2 Years To Dupe People, Arrested
Police in Hyderabad have arrested a high-profile white-collar offender, Bathini Shashikanth, for allegedly impersonating senior government officials to cheat and extort money from unsuspecting citizens.
-
National Institute Of Open Schooling Warns Students Of Fake Websites And Social Media Channels
The National Institute of Open Schooling lists 34 fake YouTube channels, 7 Telegram channels, and multiple fake apps and websites spreading misleading information.
-
Retired Army Colonel Duped Of Rs 56 Lakh In Digital Arrest Scam
An 83-year-old retired Army colonel here became the latest victim of online fraud, losing Rs 56.05 lakh after scammers impersonating Mumbai police officers threatened him with arrest.
-
JEE Mains 2026: What Can Lead To Cancellation Of Results
Unfair practices banned in JEE Main 2026 include possession of prohibited items, impersonation, cheating, communication during exams, and document manipulation.
-
Bengaluru Woman Loses Rs 32 Crore In Digital Arrest That Lasted 6 Months
A 57-year-old Bengaluru woman was conned out of nearly Rs 32 crore in an elaborate "digital arrest" scam, where fraudsters impersonating DHL staff and senior officials from the CBI and RBI
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Aditi Rao Hydari Warns Fans About An Impersonator Reaching Out For Photoshoots On WhatsApp: "It Isn't Me"
"If you come across anything odd, just let my team know," wrote Aditi Rao Hydari
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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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Fake Cops Use Bomb Scare For Cyber Fraud, Rajasthan Police Issues Alert
The Rajasthan Police has issued an urgent warning about a new cyber fraud tactic where criminals impersonate police officers and threaten citizens using the pretext of a serious criminal incident.
-
Kantara Actress Rukmini Vasanth Alleges Impersonation By Fake Caller
Taking to her Instagram Stories section, the actress urgently issued an alert to create an awareness about the impersonation attempt being made.
-
SSC Exams 2025: Chairman Explains How Commission Is Preventing Impersonation And Fraud
SSC Exams 2025: "One is impersonation - you authenticate and apply for the exam, but someone else comes and writes"
-
Lovable Partners With Guardio to Detect and Block Malicious Websites Created via Vibe Coding
Lovable has partnered with cybersecurity firm Guardio to add automated protection against malicious websites built on its AI coding platform. Guardio’s Safe Browsing Engine will scan every generated site for phishing, scams or impersonation and block suspicious projects before they go live. The move follows earlier research showing the platform c...
