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Hyderabad Woman Cheated Of Rs 3.38 Lakh By Fake UK Doctor
The woman was contacted online by a person identifying himself as "Hirad Ahmed," who claimed to be a doctor. Through a series of WhatsApp calls, messages, and video calls, the scammer cultivated a relationship and gained the woman's trust.
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Chinese Consumers Use AI To Fake Damaged Goods And Claim Refunds
Additionally, China implemented new regulations on the identification of AI-generated content from September 1.
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Black Friday Scam Alert: From Fake Websites To AI Videos, Watch Out For These Common Scams
Cybersecurity experts warn of Black Friday scams including fake online stores, phishing emails, and delivery scams that steal personal and financial information.
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74-Year-Old Bengaluru Man Loses Rs 1.33 Crore In Fake IPO Scam
Shivakumar, on September 21, filed a complaint saying that Mahesh neither returned the invested money nor provided the promised profits, leading him to realise that he had been defrauded.
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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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Google Announces New AI Safety Tools for India, Expands Access to SynthID
Google announced new India-focused AI safety initiatives, including a screen-sharing scam alert for apps such as Google Pay, Navi and Paytm, and a new Enhanced Phone Number Verification system to replace SMS OTPs. Scam Detection via Gemini Nano is rolling out to Pixel phones. Google Play Protect and SynthID access are also being expanded to strengt...
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Bengaluru Man Loses Rs 42.62 Lakh After Joining Telegram Crypto Group
A Bengaluru resident who signed up for what he believed was a promising online crypto-trading opportunity alleged that he was cheated of Rs 42.62 lakh through a fraudulent platform.
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"Worst Experience": Korean Tourist Scammed In Delhi By Elderly Man Claiming To Be A 'Professor'
The video has drawn significant attention online, with many expressing empathy for Walter and calling for action against individuals who target tourists.
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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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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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Bengaluru Man Loses Rs 80 Lakh In 2 Months To Online Trading Scam
A Bengaluru man has filed a police complaint after losing more than Rs 80 lakh to an alleged online trading scam.
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Bengaluru Man Loses Rs 1.29 Crore In Investment Scam Through Dating App
A 42-year-old Bengaluru resident was allegedly cheated of over Rs 1.29 crore in an online investment scam after coming in contact with fraudsters through a dating app.
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Why Scam Centres In Southeast Asia Are On The Rise Despite Crackdowns
It's estimated that at least 120,000 people across Myanmar may be held in situations where they are forced to work on online scams, with another 100,000 people in Cambodia.
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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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Meta Projected $16 Billion Earnings from Fraudulent Ads on Facebook, Instagram in 2024: Report
Meta Platforms is said to have projected that 10.1 per cent of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and banned goods. As per a report, some of the tech giant’s practices and failures allowed fraudulent ads to run on its umbrella of apps like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. It is reported to have been hesitant to remove accounts, incl...
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Hyderabad Woman Cheated Of Rs 3.38 Lakh By Fake UK Doctor
The woman was contacted online by a person identifying himself as "Hirad Ahmed," who claimed to be a doctor. Through a series of WhatsApp calls, messages, and video calls, the scammer cultivated a relationship and gained the woman's trust.
-
Chinese Consumers Use AI To Fake Damaged Goods And Claim Refunds
Additionally, China implemented new regulations on the identification of AI-generated content from September 1.
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Black Friday Scam Alert: From Fake Websites To AI Videos, Watch Out For These Common Scams
Cybersecurity experts warn of Black Friday scams including fake online stores, phishing emails, and delivery scams that steal personal and financial information.
-
74-Year-Old Bengaluru Man Loses Rs 1.33 Crore In Fake IPO Scam
Shivakumar, on September 21, filed a complaint saying that Mahesh neither returned the invested money nor provided the promised profits, leading him to realise that he had been defrauded.
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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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Google Announces New AI Safety Tools for India, Expands Access to SynthID
Google announced new India-focused AI safety initiatives, including a screen-sharing scam alert for apps such as Google Pay, Navi and Paytm, and a new Enhanced Phone Number Verification system to replace SMS OTPs. Scam Detection via Gemini Nano is rolling out to Pixel phones. Google Play Protect and SynthID access are also being expanded to strengt...
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Bengaluru Man Loses Rs 42.62 Lakh After Joining Telegram Crypto Group
A Bengaluru resident who signed up for what he believed was a promising online crypto-trading opportunity alleged that he was cheated of Rs 42.62 lakh through a fraudulent platform.
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"Worst Experience": Korean Tourist Scammed In Delhi By Elderly Man Claiming To Be A 'Professor'
The video has drawn significant attention online, with many expressing empathy for Walter and calling for action against individuals who target tourists.
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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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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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Bengaluru Man Loses Rs 80 Lakh In 2 Months To Online Trading Scam
A Bengaluru man has filed a police complaint after losing more than Rs 80 lakh to an alleged online trading scam.
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Bengaluru Man Loses Rs 1.29 Crore In Investment Scam Through Dating App
A 42-year-old Bengaluru resident was allegedly cheated of over Rs 1.29 crore in an online investment scam after coming in contact with fraudsters through a dating app.
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Why Scam Centres In Southeast Asia Are On The Rise Despite Crackdowns
It's estimated that at least 120,000 people across Myanmar may be held in situations where they are forced to work on online scams, with another 100,000 people in Cambodia.
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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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Meta Projected $16 Billion Earnings from Fraudulent Ads on Facebook, Instagram in 2024: Report
Meta Platforms is said to have projected that 10.1 per cent of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and banned goods. As per a report, some of the tech giant’s practices and failures allowed fraudulent ads to run on its umbrella of apps like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. It is reported to have been hesitant to remove accounts, incl...
