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UPMSP Warns Students Against Fake Mark-Boost Calls Ahead Of UP Board Class 10, 12 Results 2026
UPMSP warns students of rising cyber crime threats during 2026 Class 10 and 12 board exams, urging caution against fake service offers.
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Truecaller Launches Family Protection Feature With Support for Ending Suspected Scam Calls
Truecaller on Thursday announced Family Protection in India. It is a new feature aimed at collectively safeguarding households against scam and fraud calls, creating what the company calls a “Safety Circle” for up to five people within a household. As part of the move, the caller identification app is onboarding a shared safety system that allo...
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Etihad Passengers Scammed Over Flight Refunds, Airline And Abu Dhabi Police Post Alerts
Etihad Airways has cautioned passengers against fake social media accounts and fraudulent refund messages, urging them to use only official channels.
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WhatsApp Introduces Device Linkage Warning as Meta Expands Anti-Fraud Tools Across Facebook, Messenger
Meta Platforms announced a new set of anti-scam tools across its major messaging platforms on Wednesday. Rolling out on Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp, the additions are aimed at helping users identify and avoid online scams. As per the Menlo Park-based tech giant, new features include new in-app alerts, improved safety controls, and partnership...
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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...
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Bengaluru Landlord Asks For 1 Month's Rent Just To Show Property: "Is This Some Scam?"
What should have been a simple flat viewing turned into a moment of disbelief when money was asked for just to open the door.
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Ahmedabad's Fake Doctors And 'Black Blood' Scam Busted By Alert Banker
In a chilling tale of deception, the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch intercepted a sophisticated gang targeting the city's most vulnerable: senior citizens living with chronic pain.
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Mumbai-Based Comedian Flags E-Challan Scam, Exposes Fake Website That Looks Real: "Terrible"
Authorities advise citizens to verify such messages through official channels and avoid sharing personal details on unverified websites.
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New Year 2026 Scam Alert: This WhatsApp Greeting Could Wipe Your Bank Account
Cybercriminals are once again exploiting the festive mood, as we head into the new year, to target unsuspecting smartphone users in India. A new scam is said to be doing the rounds which claims to let users create personalised New Year greeting cards. But instead, it delivers a malicious APK file which can comprise smartphones to steal personal, de...
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Truecaller Introduces New Feature to Protect the Entire Family from Call-Based Scams
Truecaller has introduced a new Family Protection feature that lets users create groups of up to five people to manage spam-blocking and safety settings collectively. A designated Family Admin can adjust protection levels, manage blocklists and, on Android, even receive scam-call alerts and end calls remotely. The feature is rolling out in select c...
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UPMSP Warns Students Against Fake Mark-Boost Calls Ahead Of UP Board Class 10, 12 Results 2026
UPMSP warns students of rising cyber crime threats during 2026 Class 10 and 12 board exams, urging caution against fake service offers.
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Truecaller Launches Family Protection Feature With Support for Ending Suspected Scam Calls
Truecaller on Thursday announced Family Protection in India. It is a new feature aimed at collectively safeguarding households against scam and fraud calls, creating what the company calls a “Safety Circle” for up to five people within a household. As part of the move, the caller identification app is onboarding a shared safety system that allo...
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Etihad Passengers Scammed Over Flight Refunds, Airline And Abu Dhabi Police Post Alerts
Etihad Airways has cautioned passengers against fake social media accounts and fraudulent refund messages, urging them to use only official channels.
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WhatsApp Introduces Device Linkage Warning as Meta Expands Anti-Fraud Tools Across Facebook, Messenger
Meta Platforms announced a new set of anti-scam tools across its major messaging platforms on Wednesday. Rolling out on Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp, the additions are aimed at helping users identify and avoid online scams. As per the Menlo Park-based tech giant, new features include new in-app alerts, improved safety controls, and partnership...
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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...
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Bengaluru Landlord Asks For 1 Month's Rent Just To Show Property: "Is This Some Scam?"
What should have been a simple flat viewing turned into a moment of disbelief when money was asked for just to open the door.
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Ahmedabad's Fake Doctors And 'Black Blood' Scam Busted By Alert Banker
In a chilling tale of deception, the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch intercepted a sophisticated gang targeting the city's most vulnerable: senior citizens living with chronic pain.
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Mumbai-Based Comedian Flags E-Challan Scam, Exposes Fake Website That Looks Real: "Terrible"
Authorities advise citizens to verify such messages through official channels and avoid sharing personal details on unverified websites.
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New Year 2026 Scam Alert: This WhatsApp Greeting Could Wipe Your Bank Account
Cybercriminals are once again exploiting the festive mood, as we head into the new year, to target unsuspecting smartphone users in India. A new scam is said to be doing the rounds which claims to let users create personalised New Year greeting cards. But instead, it delivers a malicious APK file which can comprise smartphones to steal personal, de...
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Truecaller Introduces New Feature to Protect the Entire Family from Call-Based Scams
Truecaller has introduced a new Family Protection feature that lets users create groups of up to five people to manage spam-blocking and safety settings collectively. A designated Family Admin can adjust protection levels, manage blocklists and, on Android, even receive scam-call alerts and end calls remotely. The feature is rolling out in select c...
