Internet Fraud
-
{
- All
- News
- Videos
- Web Stories
-
DoT Reportedly Extends SIM Binding Mandate Till the End of 2026
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is said to have extended the SIM-binding mandate till the end of the year. First announced in November 2025, the directive intends to curb digital fraud and identity misuse by ensuring that registered identities remain verifiable and linked to telecom subscriber records at all times. According to a report,...
-
Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Others Join Hands to Fight Online Scams and Fraud
Multiple tech and retail giants signed an agreement to combat rising online scams and fraud on Monday. The accord was signed at the UN Global Fraud Summit in Vienna, and the signatories include the likes of Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Meta, and others. As part of the agreement, the companies have pledged to work together and share intelligence about...
-
Researchers Discover 'Digital Lutera' Android Toolkit That Can Hijack UPI Accounts; NPCI Responds
The Government of India recently enforced a SIM binding policy for messaging and financial services with the aim of reducing digital fraud and misuse of identities. Cybersecurity experts, however, claim to have identified a toolkit that is aimed at evading these restrictions by directly targeting the Android operating system and accessing messages ...
-
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...
-
SIM-Binding Rules Won't Change, Security Comes First: Jyotiraditya Scindia
The government's decision on SIM-binding rules will not change because security issues are more important on national interest grounds than matters linked to revenue implications, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said today.
-
Spammers Targeted Indian Users With Over 4,100 Crore Calls and 12,903 Crore Messages in 2025, Truecaller Says
Truecaller has published its India Insights Report for 2025, offering insights about India's digital spam and scam landscape. It says a total of 4,168 crore spam calls were identified across India during the year. The app says it has blocked 1,189 crore spam calls in India last year. This shows an average spam call duration of 1.8 minutes. The co...
-
Airtel Unveils AI-Powered System Designed to Warn Users About OTP-Related Bank Frauds
Airtel has unveiled a new Fraud Alert system to warn users about potential bank-related one-time passwords (OTP) scams, the telecom service provider (TSP) announced. The system will leverage AI to detect potentially risky incoming calls after an OTP has been received. The TSP will then send alerts to users, intervening and warning subscribers. This...
-
How to Block ICICI Bank Credit Card Using Different Methods Online: A Step-by-Step Guide
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...
-
How to Block Axis Bank Credit Card Using Different Methods Online: A Step-by-Step Guide
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...
-
The End of Anonymous WhatsApp? What the SIM-Binding Rule Means for User Privacy in India
The DoT has issued a new directive that will impact users who access messaging apps across multiple devices. Under the updated rule, instant messaging platforms are required to enable SIM-based login verification. This means services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal must ensure that users have the same active SIM used during account registrat...
-
DoT Reportedly Extends SIM Binding Mandate Till the End of 2026
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is said to have extended the SIM-binding mandate till the end of the year. First announced in November 2025, the directive intends to curb digital fraud and identity misuse by ensuring that registered identities remain verifiable and linked to telecom subscriber records at all times. According to a report,...
-
Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Others Join Hands to Fight Online Scams and Fraud
Multiple tech and retail giants signed an agreement to combat rising online scams and fraud on Monday. The accord was signed at the UN Global Fraud Summit in Vienna, and the signatories include the likes of Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Meta, and others. As part of the agreement, the companies have pledged to work together and share intelligence about...
-
Researchers Discover 'Digital Lutera' Android Toolkit That Can Hijack UPI Accounts; NPCI Responds
The Government of India recently enforced a SIM binding policy for messaging and financial services with the aim of reducing digital fraud and misuse of identities. Cybersecurity experts, however, claim to have identified a toolkit that is aimed at evading these restrictions by directly targeting the Android operating system and accessing messages ...
-
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...
-
SIM-Binding Rules Won't Change, Security Comes First: Jyotiraditya Scindia
The government's decision on SIM-binding rules will not change because security issues are more important on national interest grounds than matters linked to revenue implications, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said today.
-
Spammers Targeted Indian Users With Over 4,100 Crore Calls and 12,903 Crore Messages in 2025, Truecaller Says
Truecaller has published its India Insights Report for 2025, offering insights about India's digital spam and scam landscape. It says a total of 4,168 crore spam calls were identified across India during the year. The app says it has blocked 1,189 crore spam calls in India last year. This shows an average spam call duration of 1.8 minutes. The co...
-
Airtel Unveils AI-Powered System Designed to Warn Users About OTP-Related Bank Frauds
Airtel has unveiled a new Fraud Alert system to warn users about potential bank-related one-time passwords (OTP) scams, the telecom service provider (TSP) announced. The system will leverage AI to detect potentially risky incoming calls after an OTP has been received. The TSP will then send alerts to users, intervening and warning subscribers. This...
-
How to Block ICICI Bank Credit Card Using Different Methods Online: A Step-by-Step Guide
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...
-
How to Block Axis Bank Credit Card Using Different Methods Online: A Step-by-Step Guide
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...
-
The End of Anonymous WhatsApp? What the SIM-Binding Rule Means for User Privacy in India
The DoT has issued a new directive that will impact users who access messaging apps across multiple devices. Under the updated rule, instant messaging platforms are required to enable SIM-based login verification. This means services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal must ensure that users have the same active SIM used during account registrat...
