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"Scam Alert For Bengaluru Citizens": Nails Placed On Road To Trap Drivers, Claims Viral Video
A viral video showing nails deliberately scattered on a Bengaluru flyover has highlighted growing safety concerns, with motorists suspecting sabotage aimed at extortion, prompting calls for urgent police action.
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Ex-Delhi Banker Loses 23 Crores In Digital Arrest: "First Woman Called, Then ED, CBI"
In early August, when Naresh Malhotra received a call from a woman, claiming to be a senior officer from a telecom company, little did he know he would fall prey to a digital arrest scam and lose Rs 23 crore over the next month.
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"With Just One Click...": IPS Officer Warns Of Scam Amid Nano Banana Trend
IPS officer VC Sajjanar on X (formerly Twitter) alerted users about the danger of sharing personal information online. He emphasised that while online trends can be fun, users could face serious risks if they are careless with their private data.
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Cyber Fraudster Poses As Police Chief, Tries To Scam Kerala Cops Using Fake WhatsApp Account
Police have launched an investigation after a cyber fraudster attempted to cheat cops in this south Kerala district by impersonating the district police chief and seeking money through a bogus WhatsApp account, a police official said on Monday.
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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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Cyber Scams Are Converging Real World Crime, Here's How To Safe
It starts with a call from someone claiming to be your bank. They know your name, your bank, even know your credit card number. There's been "unusual activity" on your account, they say - and they just sent you OTP to verify your identity.
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NDTV Impact: Ghost Employee Alert Triggers Statewide Audit in Madhya Pradesh
After an explosive report by NDTV on the possibility of thousands of "ghost employees" in Madhya Pradesh, based on a letter from the state treasury, the government has finally responded with an extensive data cleansing drive.
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Google Announces New Android Security and Privacy Features to Protect Users from Scams and Attacks
Google showcased several new security and privacy features it will release later this year. The announcements were made during The Android Show: I/O Edition on Tuesday, and the company said the new features will protect users from scams, fraud, and theft on Android. The new protections range from security layers while a user is on a call and improv...
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Google Reveals How It Is Using AI to Combat Online Scams in Search, Chrome and Android
Google released a new report on Thursday, highlighting how it has been combating online scams across different products using artificial intelligence (AI). The report specifically focuses on how AI technology is being implemented in Search, Google Chrome, and Android. The Mountain View-based tech giant said that generative AI is enabling it to dete...
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Centre Issues Alert About Online Frauds Targeting Pilgrims, Tourists
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, has alerted the public about online booking frauds, especially those targeting Char Dham pilgrims and tourists, across the country.
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Dehradun Video Editor Falls Victim To Job Scam, Shares How Fake Clients Operate. See Post
A video editor from Dehradun recently took to LinkedIn to share a cautionary tale after falling victim to a job scam.
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Google Pixel Watch 3 and Watch 2 Get AI-Powered Scam Detection Feature With Latest Update
Google on Tuesday announced the rollout of a new update for the Pixel Watch 3 and the Watch 2 which brings a new privacy-focussed feature previously limited to Pixel phones. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, users in the US can now leverage the new Scam Detection feature to receive alerts about potentially scam callers on their compatible ...
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Fact Check: Truth Behind PhonePe Offering Rs 696 Cashback During IPL 2025
Multiple social media users shared a post claiming that PhonePe was offering a Rs 696 cashback during the Indian Premier League season.
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"Scam Alert For Bengaluru Citizens": Nails Placed On Road To Trap Drivers, Claims Viral Video
A viral video showing nails deliberately scattered on a Bengaluru flyover has highlighted growing safety concerns, with motorists suspecting sabotage aimed at extortion, prompting calls for urgent police action.
-
Ex-Delhi Banker Loses 23 Crores In Digital Arrest: "First Woman Called, Then ED, CBI"
In early August, when Naresh Malhotra received a call from a woman, claiming to be a senior officer from a telecom company, little did he know he would fall prey to a digital arrest scam and lose Rs 23 crore over the next month.
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"With Just One Click...": IPS Officer Warns Of Scam Amid Nano Banana Trend
IPS officer VC Sajjanar on X (formerly Twitter) alerted users about the danger of sharing personal information online. He emphasised that while online trends can be fun, users could face serious risks if they are careless with their private data.
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Cyber Fraudster Poses As Police Chief, Tries To Scam Kerala Cops Using Fake WhatsApp Account
Police have launched an investigation after a cyber fraudster attempted to cheat cops in this south Kerala district by impersonating the district police chief and seeking money through a bogus WhatsApp account, a police official said on Monday.
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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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Cyber Scams Are Converging Real World Crime, Here's How To Safe
It starts with a call from someone claiming to be your bank. They know your name, your bank, even know your credit card number. There's been "unusual activity" on your account, they say - and they just sent you OTP to verify your identity.
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NDTV Impact: Ghost Employee Alert Triggers Statewide Audit in Madhya Pradesh
After an explosive report by NDTV on the possibility of thousands of "ghost employees" in Madhya Pradesh, based on a letter from the state treasury, the government has finally responded with an extensive data cleansing drive.
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Google Announces New Android Security and Privacy Features to Protect Users from Scams and Attacks
Google showcased several new security and privacy features it will release later this year. The announcements were made during The Android Show: I/O Edition on Tuesday, and the company said the new features will protect users from scams, fraud, and theft on Android. The new protections range from security layers while a user is on a call and improv...
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Google Reveals How It Is Using AI to Combat Online Scams in Search, Chrome and Android
Google released a new report on Thursday, highlighting how it has been combating online scams across different products using artificial intelligence (AI). The report specifically focuses on how AI technology is being implemented in Search, Google Chrome, and Android. The Mountain View-based tech giant said that generative AI is enabling it to dete...
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Centre Issues Alert About Online Frauds Targeting Pilgrims, Tourists
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, has alerted the public about online booking frauds, especially those targeting Char Dham pilgrims and tourists, across the country.
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Dehradun Video Editor Falls Victim To Job Scam, Shares How Fake Clients Operate. See Post
A video editor from Dehradun recently took to LinkedIn to share a cautionary tale after falling victim to a job scam.
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Google Pixel Watch 3 and Watch 2 Get AI-Powered Scam Detection Feature With Latest Update
Google on Tuesday announced the rollout of a new update for the Pixel Watch 3 and the Watch 2 which brings a new privacy-focussed feature previously limited to Pixel phones. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, users in the US can now leverage the new Scam Detection feature to receive alerts about potentially scam callers on their compatible ...
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Fact Check: Truth Behind PhonePe Offering Rs 696 Cashback During IPL 2025
Multiple social media users shared a post claiming that PhonePe was offering a Rs 696 cashback during the Indian Premier League season.
