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Probe Agency ED Launches QR System To Combat Fake Summons, Digital Arrest Scams
In a bid to protect citizens from rising cyber frauds, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has rolled out a new verification mechanism for its summons, featuring QR codes and unique passcodes.
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Influencer Exposes Alarming New Shopping Scam In India: "Everyone Is Vulnerable"
Digital creator Tvisha Tuli warns Indians about a rising COD parcel scam that tricks people into paying for items they didn't even order
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Influencer Claims New York Hotel Charged Rs 6.8K To Send Items To Room
In a now-viral video, content creator Anushka Rathod shared her frustration about unexpected costs for delivery of items like hot water and cutlery to her New York Hotel room.
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Japan’s Financial Services Agency Mulls Crypto Regulation Under FIEA
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has proposed transferring cryptocurrency oversight from the Payment Services Act to the stricter Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The move aims to address issues such as unregistered operations, scams, disclosure gaps, and security flaws, while improving investor protection. If approved by the Financial Sy...
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"Simply Rent": Finfluencer Advises Against Buying A Home In Indian Metros, Sparks Debate
His stance has sparked a polarised response, with some users countering that owning a home has yielded significant returns,
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Tirupati Temple Board's Land Swap Deal Runs Into Trouble
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is facing a new controversy following allegations made by former chairperson Bhumana Karunakar Reddy that a recent land exchange agreement with the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority (APTA) is a "scam".
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BSNL 4G Services Rolled Out in Delhi; Anti-Spam and Smishing Protection Expands to All Users
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced the launch of its 4G services in Delhi. The soft launch was launched last week on the occasion of Independence Day, allows customers in Delhi to access high-speed data and voice services using BSNL SIMs on compatible devices. Additionally, BSNL has announced the nationwide deployment of its network-side...
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WhatsApp Deletes 6.8 Million Scam Accounts To Fight Fake Job And Investment Offers
Meta is also testing new features that may warn users before they respond to unknown contacts in one-on-one chats.
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Samsung Unveils AI-Driven Voice Phishing Scam Detection on One UI 8 Smartphones
Samsung is rolling out a new feature to address the threat of AI-powered voice phishing attacks. The South Korean brand has announced a ‘Voice Phishing Suspected Call Alert’ feature in One UI 8. The new functionality is available in South Korea only for now.
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WhatsApp Launches New Safety Tool, 6.8 Million Scam Centre Accounts Banned
WhatsApp has launched a new 'safety overview', which will alert a user when someone not in their contact list adds them to a new WhatsApp group that they may not recognise, as Meta's messaging platform intensified its crackdown on scams and fraud.
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Safety Overview Which Lets You Review Group Information for Protection Against Scams
WhatsApp is rolling out a new scam prevention tool, it announced on Tuesday. This feature, dubbed Safety Overview, works when someone who is not saved in your contacts adds you to a WhatsApp group. The Meta-owned messaging app will provide key information about the group, along with tips to stay safe from phishing and scams. As part of its ongoing ...
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Police Intensify Scrutiny Of Hyderabad IVF Centre As Fresh Complaints Emerge
Police in Hyderabad have registered for new FIRs following fresh complaints by victims on an alleged IVF and surrogacy scam linked to the Universal Srushti Fertility Centre in Hyderabad.
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In Hyderabad IVF, Surrogacy Scam: One Couple Cheated Of Rs 44 Lakh, Another Rs 25 Lakh
The alleged IVF and surrogacy scam linked to the Universal Srushti Fertility Centre in Hyderabad has deepened, with police registering four additional FIRs following new complaints from a growing number of victims, including an NRI couple.
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How Scammers Tricked Mexican Billionaire Out Of Rs 3,491 Crore: "I Feel Like An Absolute Idiot"
One of the scammers impersonated a descendant of 19th-century fur trader John Jacob Astor.
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Rs 11 Crore Cash Seized From Andhra Guesthouse In Liquor Scam Case
In a new twist to the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam case, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has recovered Rs 11 crore cash from a guesthouse near Hyderabad.
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Probe Agency ED Launches QR System To Combat Fake Summons, Digital Arrest Scams
In a bid to protect citizens from rising cyber frauds, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has rolled out a new verification mechanism for its summons, featuring QR codes and unique passcodes.
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Influencer Exposes Alarming New Shopping Scam In India: "Everyone Is Vulnerable"
Digital creator Tvisha Tuli warns Indians about a rising COD parcel scam that tricks people into paying for items they didn't even order
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Influencer Claims New York Hotel Charged Rs 6.8K To Send Items To Room
In a now-viral video, content creator Anushka Rathod shared her frustration about unexpected costs for delivery of items like hot water and cutlery to her New York Hotel room.
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Japan’s Financial Services Agency Mulls Crypto Regulation Under FIEA
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has proposed transferring cryptocurrency oversight from the Payment Services Act to the stricter Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The move aims to address issues such as unregistered operations, scams, disclosure gaps, and security flaws, while improving investor protection. If approved by the Financial Sy...
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"Simply Rent": Finfluencer Advises Against Buying A Home In Indian Metros, Sparks Debate
His stance has sparked a polarised response, with some users countering that owning a home has yielded significant returns,
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Tirupati Temple Board's Land Swap Deal Runs Into Trouble
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is facing a new controversy following allegations made by former chairperson Bhumana Karunakar Reddy that a recent land exchange agreement with the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority (APTA) is a "scam".
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BSNL 4G Services Rolled Out in Delhi; Anti-Spam and Smishing Protection Expands to All Users
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced the launch of its 4G services in Delhi. The soft launch was launched last week on the occasion of Independence Day, allows customers in Delhi to access high-speed data and voice services using BSNL SIMs on compatible devices. Additionally, BSNL has announced the nationwide deployment of its network-side...
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WhatsApp Deletes 6.8 Million Scam Accounts To Fight Fake Job And Investment Offers
Meta is also testing new features that may warn users before they respond to unknown contacts in one-on-one chats.
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Samsung Unveils AI-Driven Voice Phishing Scam Detection on One UI 8 Smartphones
Samsung is rolling out a new feature to address the threat of AI-powered voice phishing attacks. The South Korean brand has announced a ‘Voice Phishing Suspected Call Alert’ feature in One UI 8. The new functionality is available in South Korea only for now.
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WhatsApp Launches New Safety Tool, 6.8 Million Scam Centre Accounts Banned
WhatsApp has launched a new 'safety overview', which will alert a user when someone not in their contact list adds them to a new WhatsApp group that they may not recognise, as Meta's messaging platform intensified its crackdown on scams and fraud.
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Safety Overview Which Lets You Review Group Information for Protection Against Scams
WhatsApp is rolling out a new scam prevention tool, it announced on Tuesday. This feature, dubbed Safety Overview, works when someone who is not saved in your contacts adds you to a WhatsApp group. The Meta-owned messaging app will provide key information about the group, along with tips to stay safe from phishing and scams. As part of its ongoing ...
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Police Intensify Scrutiny Of Hyderabad IVF Centre As Fresh Complaints Emerge
Police in Hyderabad have registered for new FIRs following fresh complaints by victims on an alleged IVF and surrogacy scam linked to the Universal Srushti Fertility Centre in Hyderabad.
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In Hyderabad IVF, Surrogacy Scam: One Couple Cheated Of Rs 44 Lakh, Another Rs 25 Lakh
The alleged IVF and surrogacy scam linked to the Universal Srushti Fertility Centre in Hyderabad has deepened, with police registering four additional FIRs following new complaints from a growing number of victims, including an NRI couple.
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How Scammers Tricked Mexican Billionaire Out Of Rs 3,491 Crore: "I Feel Like An Absolute Idiot"
One of the scammers impersonated a descendant of 19th-century fur trader John Jacob Astor.
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Rs 11 Crore Cash Seized From Andhra Guesthouse In Liquor Scam Case
In a new twist to the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam case, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has recovered Rs 11 crore cash from a guesthouse near Hyderabad.
