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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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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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Over 600 Indian SIM Cards Sent To Cambodia For Cyber Fraud, 5 Arrested In Hyderabad
Officials said the gang had secretly transported more than 600 Indian SIM cards to Cambodia since 2023. Investigators believe these SIM cards were used for online crimes such as phishing, fake calls, identity theft and extortion
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Delhi Police Solves Rs 22 Lakh Scam, Busts Investment Fraud Racket
The police also recovered a large cache of digital devices, fake SIM cards, banking instruments and forged documents used in the crime.
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DoT's SIM Binding Rule Explained: What It Means for Messaging Apps and Users
India is shifting towards stricter verification for messaging platforms through a new SIM binding requirement announced by the Department of Telecommunications on December 1. Under the directive, messaging platforms were given a 90-day window to implement the changes. The rule aims to ensure that messaging app accounts remain linked to an active SI...
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How Friendly Chat On Train Led To SIM-Porting Nightmare For Delhi Woman
A friendly conversation on a train journey turned into a nightmare for a Delhi woman after a fellow passenger allegedly hijacked her SIM card to drain her credit cards.
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SIM-Binding Rules Won't Change, Security Comes First: Jyotiraditya Scindia
The government's decision on SIM-binding rules will not change because security issues are more important on national interest grounds than matters linked to revenue implications, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said today.
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How Delhi CA Lost Rs 75,000 In Minutes After Downloading File On WhatsApp
A case of cyber fraud has emerged from Delhi, where a chartered accountant was tricked into downloading a malicious file through WhatsApp under the promise of increasing her credit card limit.
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Massive International 'SIM Box Tech' Cyber Fraud Busted In Andhra Pradesh
A massive international cyberfraud network that used 'SIM box technology' to rob people has been busted by the Andhra Pradesh cyber crime police.
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SIM Holders May Be Held Accountable For Misuse, Warns Telecom Department
Mobile subscribers may be held liable if a SIM card procured in their name is found to have been misused for cyber fraud or other illegal activities, an official statement said on Monday.
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eSIM Mobile Fraud: I4C Warns Users of eSIM Scams, Shares Tips to Stay Safe
The Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) recently blacklisted between 3,00,000 to 4,00,000 SIM cards that were allegedly being used to commit financial fraud, as per a report. Now, another government agency, the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) has issued a warning regarding an e-SIM fraud, where...
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DoT’s Financial Fraud Risk Indicator Reportedly Blacklists 400K SIM Cards Linked to Fraudulent Activities
The Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) has reportedly blacklisted between 3,00,000 to 4,00,000 SIM cards that were linked with fraudulent activities. As per the report, the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool is flagging as many as 2,000 high-risk phone numbers on a daily basis.
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Andhra Techie Invested Rs 1.74 Crore In Fake Apps, Cybercrime Gang Busted
The Anantapur police in Andhra Pradesh have arrested a five-member gang and seized a substantial haul of cash and electronic devices linked to a sophisticated online investment fraud.
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Telangana Cyber Fraud Busted, 4 Arrested With Over 230 SIM Cards
A joint operation led by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB), the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), and the Ramagundam Commissionerate Police has successfully dismantled a cyber financial fraud setup operating in Jannaram in Telangana
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Important Tips To Save Yourself From Cybercrime And Online Fraud
Indian citizens lost more than Rs22,845 crore to criminals in 2024, which is nearly 206% from the previous year.
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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
-
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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Over 600 Indian SIM Cards Sent To Cambodia For Cyber Fraud, 5 Arrested In Hyderabad
Officials said the gang had secretly transported more than 600 Indian SIM cards to Cambodia since 2023. Investigators believe these SIM cards were used for online crimes such as phishing, fake calls, identity theft and extortion
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Delhi Police Solves Rs 22 Lakh Scam, Busts Investment Fraud Racket
The police also recovered a large cache of digital devices, fake SIM cards, banking instruments and forged documents used in the crime.
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DoT's SIM Binding Rule Explained: What It Means for Messaging Apps and Users
India is shifting towards stricter verification for messaging platforms through a new SIM binding requirement announced by the Department of Telecommunications on December 1. Under the directive, messaging platforms were given a 90-day window to implement the changes. The rule aims to ensure that messaging app accounts remain linked to an active SI...
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How Friendly Chat On Train Led To SIM-Porting Nightmare For Delhi Woman
A friendly conversation on a train journey turned into a nightmare for a Delhi woman after a fellow passenger allegedly hijacked her SIM card to drain her credit cards.
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SIM-Binding Rules Won't Change, Security Comes First: Jyotiraditya Scindia
The government's decision on SIM-binding rules will not change because security issues are more important on national interest grounds than matters linked to revenue implications, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said today.
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How Delhi CA Lost Rs 75,000 In Minutes After Downloading File On WhatsApp
A case of cyber fraud has emerged from Delhi, where a chartered accountant was tricked into downloading a malicious file through WhatsApp under the promise of increasing her credit card limit.
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Massive International 'SIM Box Tech' Cyber Fraud Busted In Andhra Pradesh
A massive international cyberfraud network that used 'SIM box technology' to rob people has been busted by the Andhra Pradesh cyber crime police.
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SIM Holders May Be Held Accountable For Misuse, Warns Telecom Department
Mobile subscribers may be held liable if a SIM card procured in their name is found to have been misused for cyber fraud or other illegal activities, an official statement said on Monday.
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eSIM Mobile Fraud: I4C Warns Users of eSIM Scams, Shares Tips to Stay Safe
The Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) recently blacklisted between 3,00,000 to 4,00,000 SIM cards that were allegedly being used to commit financial fraud, as per a report. Now, another government agency, the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) has issued a warning regarding an e-SIM fraud, where...
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DoT’s Financial Fraud Risk Indicator Reportedly Blacklists 400K SIM Cards Linked to Fraudulent Activities
The Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) has reportedly blacklisted between 3,00,000 to 4,00,000 SIM cards that were linked with fraudulent activities. As per the report, the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool is flagging as many as 2,000 high-risk phone numbers on a daily basis.
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Andhra Techie Invested Rs 1.74 Crore In Fake Apps, Cybercrime Gang Busted
The Anantapur police in Andhra Pradesh have arrested a five-member gang and seized a substantial haul of cash and electronic devices linked to a sophisticated online investment fraud.
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Telangana Cyber Fraud Busted, 4 Arrested With Over 230 SIM Cards
A joint operation led by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB), the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), and the Ramagundam Commissionerate Police has successfully dismantled a cyber financial fraud setup operating in Jannaram in Telangana
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Important Tips To Save Yourself From Cybercrime And Online Fraud
Indian citizens lost more than Rs22,845 crore to criminals in 2024, which is nearly 206% from the previous year.
