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Hyderabad Man Falls To Online Fraud, Threats, Loses More Than Rs 1 Lakh
A sophisticated "honeytrap" operating on the Telegram messaging platform has led a 20-year-old Hyderabad resident to lose over Rs 1 lakh before the fraud turned into extortion.
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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...
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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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What Is an E-Passport? Benefits, Features and How to Apply in India
An e-passport is a modern version of the traditional passport, equipped with a contactless chip that securely stores personal and biometric details such as a digital photo, fingerprints or iris scans. This technology improves identity verification and reduces fraud. E-passports allow faster processing at airports through automated e-gates and provi...
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Thane Man, 70, Loses Rs 6.44 Crore In Share Trading Fraud
A 70-year-old man from Maharashtra's Thane city was allegedly duped of Rs 6.44 crore by two persons who lured him to invest in an online share trading scheme, police said on Thursday.
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Lured With High Returns, Bengaluru Man Loses Rs 92.57 Lakh In Forex Fraud
A Bengaluru man was allegedly cheated of Rs 92.57 lakh through an online forex trading scheme run under the names ICON Forex and Forex Wealth, after he was lured with promises of high returns
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Fake Customers Steal 332 Phones Worth Rs 1.6 Crore From Flipkart In Kerala
Police have registered a case after an online platform detected a major fraud at its delivery hubs in Ernakulam district, where mobile phones worth Rs 1.61 crore were reported missing, officials said on Friday.
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Thane Man, 48, Loses Rs 3.96 Crore In Online Share Trading Fraud
A 48-year-old man from Maharashtra's Thane was duped out of nearly Rs 3.96 crore through an online share trading fraud, officials said on Friday.
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Here's Why RBI Asked Banks To Move To Secure '.bank.in' domain
The '.bank.in' domain is restricted to verified entities registered with the RBI.
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Promised 60% Profit From Gold Trading, Kerala Man Defrauded Of Rs 95 Lakh
The Cyber Crime Police in Kerala's Malappuram arrested two key suspects in a Rs 95 lakh fraud case, where a school teacher was duped with promises of high returns through online gold trading.
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Video: QR Code Scam At Parking Lot Goes Viral. Paytm, Razorpay Founders React
A video of what looks like a scam at a parking lot, operating under the guise of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), has gone viral on social media.
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Trinamool MP Loses Rs 55 Lakh In Cyber Fraud, Amount Transferred Twice
Four-time Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member, Kalyan Banerjee, reportedly lost Rs 55 lakh in an online financial fraud in West Bengal.
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Viral Video Shows iPhone 17 Pro Max Seal Removed Without Damage, Sparks Fraud Concerns Online
A viral video showing the seal of an iPhone 17 Pro Max being removed undamaged has triggered widespread concern about potential smartphone fraud, questioning the reliability of original packaging from trusted brands.
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Stolen By A Fake App, Digital Arrest Threat Or $5 Million Job? 5 Online Frauds You Must Know
Scammers are using various tactics, including APK fraud, investment scams, digital arrest fraud, job offer scams, and parcel delivery fraud.
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Fake Call Centre In Bengaluru Busted For Digital Arrest Scam, 16 Arrested
16 people have been arrested in Bengaluru for running a sophisticated online fraud through a fake call centre.
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Hyderabad Man Falls To Online Fraud, Threats, Loses More Than Rs 1 Lakh
A sophisticated "honeytrap" operating on the Telegram messaging platform has led a 20-year-old Hyderabad resident to lose over Rs 1 lakh before the fraud turned into extortion.
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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...
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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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What Is an E-Passport? Benefits, Features and How to Apply in India
An e-passport is a modern version of the traditional passport, equipped with a contactless chip that securely stores personal and biometric details such as a digital photo, fingerprints or iris scans. This technology improves identity verification and reduces fraud. E-passports allow faster processing at airports through automated e-gates and provi...
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Thane Man, 70, Loses Rs 6.44 Crore In Share Trading Fraud
A 70-year-old man from Maharashtra's Thane city was allegedly duped of Rs 6.44 crore by two persons who lured him to invest in an online share trading scheme, police said on Thursday.
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Lured With High Returns, Bengaluru Man Loses Rs 92.57 Lakh In Forex Fraud
A Bengaluru man was allegedly cheated of Rs 92.57 lakh through an online forex trading scheme run under the names ICON Forex and Forex Wealth, after he was lured with promises of high returns
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Fake Customers Steal 332 Phones Worth Rs 1.6 Crore From Flipkart In Kerala
Police have registered a case after an online platform detected a major fraud at its delivery hubs in Ernakulam district, where mobile phones worth Rs 1.61 crore were reported missing, officials said on Friday.
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Thane Man, 48, Loses Rs 3.96 Crore In Online Share Trading Fraud
A 48-year-old man from Maharashtra's Thane was duped out of nearly Rs 3.96 crore through an online share trading fraud, officials said on Friday.
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Here's Why RBI Asked Banks To Move To Secure '.bank.in' domain
The '.bank.in' domain is restricted to verified entities registered with the RBI.
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Promised 60% Profit From Gold Trading, Kerala Man Defrauded Of Rs 95 Lakh
The Cyber Crime Police in Kerala's Malappuram arrested two key suspects in a Rs 95 lakh fraud case, where a school teacher was duped with promises of high returns through online gold trading.
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Video: QR Code Scam At Parking Lot Goes Viral. Paytm, Razorpay Founders React
A video of what looks like a scam at a parking lot, operating under the guise of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), has gone viral on social media.
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Trinamool MP Loses Rs 55 Lakh In Cyber Fraud, Amount Transferred Twice
Four-time Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member, Kalyan Banerjee, reportedly lost Rs 55 lakh in an online financial fraud in West Bengal.
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Viral Video Shows iPhone 17 Pro Max Seal Removed Without Damage, Sparks Fraud Concerns Online
A viral video showing the seal of an iPhone 17 Pro Max being removed undamaged has triggered widespread concern about potential smartphone fraud, questioning the reliability of original packaging from trusted brands.
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Stolen By A Fake App, Digital Arrest Threat Or $5 Million Job? 5 Online Frauds You Must Know
Scammers are using various tactics, including APK fraud, investment scams, digital arrest fraud, job offer scams, and parcel delivery fraud.
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Fake Call Centre In Bengaluru Busted For Digital Arrest Scam, 16 Arrested
16 people have been arrested in Bengaluru for running a sophisticated online fraud through a fake call centre.
