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Planning To Buy A Second-Hand Car? Be Aware Of This New Scam
Victim was approached by an unknown person claiming to be associated with an online car sale platform. The accused shared details of a vehicle and convinced the victim to transfer Rs 2 lakh
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How to Enable Advanced Protection on Your Android Phone: A Step-by-Step Guide
Google introduced Advanced Protection for Android devices with the Android 16 update in June 2025. The functionality was rolled out with the claim that it would help curb online scams and fraud. The smartphones that have Advanced Protection enabled are capable of automatically identifying and blocking malicious websites that have previously been re...
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Match. Date. Fraud: How Bengal Man Cheated 500 Women Of Rs 2 Crore
The police have recovered four mobile phones, eight SIM cards, three debit cards, gold bangles and chains purchased with the proceeds of the fraud.
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82-Year-Old Woman Cheated Of Rs 73 Lakh After Name Linked To Pak Terrorist
The scammers allegedly intimidated the woman by claiming that her mobile phone number was linked to a Pakistani soldier involved in the Pahalgam terror attack.
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Rs 20 Payment, File Download: How Mumbai Judge Lost Rs 93,000 To Fake App Scam
The Mumbai city court judge noticed an issue with his phone's screen on March 30, leading him to contact a number listed online as customer care service.
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How to Bypass Android's 24-Hour Delay and Install Third-Party Apps on Your Phone
Google has revamped the security policies on Android, with regard to apps that are downloaded through sources other than the Google Play Store. Among the major changes to ensure security is the implementation of a 24-hour waiting period to sideload apps from developers who are not verified. The company claims this measure aims to curb scams and mal...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Gets Powerful New Gemini AI Features Alongside Google Pixel Phones
Google showcased the new Gemini 3 series-powered AI features that will be available on select models in the Samsung Galaxy S26 series during Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked February 2026 event. The Mountain View-based tech conglomerate has announced that soon the Galaxy S26 series, Pixel 10, and Pixel 10 Pro in the US and South Korea will receive the n...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Will Reportedly Support Google's Pixel-Exclusive Scam Detection Feature
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series could feature an integration of Google’s scam detection features. While the company has yet to confirm the handsets, reports suggest that their launch could take place later this month. According to a report, the South Korean tech conglomerate will onboard anti-scam calling features that Google currently offers exclu...
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242 Debit Cards, 58 Phones: How Bengaluru Dropout, Mother Ran Cyber Scam
A 22-year-old college dropout from Bengaluru allegedly built a sophisticated cybercrime operation that moved hundreds of crores through mule bank accounts with his mother playing a key role.
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"Mamata Banerjee Obstructed Probe": Central Agency ED Approaches High Court
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has walked out with a laptop, phone and multiple documents from the house of Prateek Jain, the chief of election consultant IPAC, during a raid by the Enforcement Directorate, the central agency has alleged.
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Planning To Buy A Second-Hand Car? Be Aware Of This New Scam
Victim was approached by an unknown person claiming to be associated with an online car sale platform. The accused shared details of a vehicle and convinced the victim to transfer Rs 2 lakh
-
How to Enable Advanced Protection on Your Android Phone: A Step-by-Step Guide
Google introduced Advanced Protection for Android devices with the Android 16 update in June 2025. The functionality was rolled out with the claim that it would help curb online scams and fraud. The smartphones that have Advanced Protection enabled are capable of automatically identifying and blocking malicious websites that have previously been re...
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Match. Date. Fraud: How Bengal Man Cheated 500 Women Of Rs 2 Crore
The police have recovered four mobile phones, eight SIM cards, three debit cards, gold bangles and chains purchased with the proceeds of the fraud.
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82-Year-Old Woman Cheated Of Rs 73 Lakh After Name Linked To Pak Terrorist
The scammers allegedly intimidated the woman by claiming that her mobile phone number was linked to a Pakistani soldier involved in the Pahalgam terror attack.
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Rs 20 Payment, File Download: How Mumbai Judge Lost Rs 93,000 To Fake App Scam
The Mumbai city court judge noticed an issue with his phone's screen on March 30, leading him to contact a number listed online as customer care service.
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How to Bypass Android's 24-Hour Delay and Install Third-Party Apps on Your Phone
Google has revamped the security policies on Android, with regard to apps that are downloaded through sources other than the Google Play Store. Among the major changes to ensure security is the implementation of a 24-hour waiting period to sideload apps from developers who are not verified. The company claims this measure aims to curb scams and mal...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Gets Powerful New Gemini AI Features Alongside Google Pixel Phones
Google showcased the new Gemini 3 series-powered AI features that will be available on select models in the Samsung Galaxy S26 series during Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked February 2026 event. The Mountain View-based tech conglomerate has announced that soon the Galaxy S26 series, Pixel 10, and Pixel 10 Pro in the US and South Korea will receive the n...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Will Reportedly Support Google's Pixel-Exclusive Scam Detection Feature
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series could feature an integration of Google’s scam detection features. While the company has yet to confirm the handsets, reports suggest that their launch could take place later this month. According to a report, the South Korean tech conglomerate will onboard anti-scam calling features that Google currently offers exclu...
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242 Debit Cards, 58 Phones: How Bengaluru Dropout, Mother Ran Cyber Scam
A 22-year-old college dropout from Bengaluru allegedly built a sophisticated cybercrime operation that moved hundreds of crores through mule bank accounts with his mother playing a key role.
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"Mamata Banerjee Obstructed Probe": Central Agency ED Approaches High Court
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has walked out with a laptop, phone and multiple documents from the house of Prateek Jain, the chief of election consultant IPAC, during a raid by the Enforcement Directorate, the central agency has alleged.
