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Man, 31, Used Matrimonial Sites To Finance His 'Luxury Life', Arrested
The Delhi Police has arrested a 31-year-old man from Punjab for allegedly cheating women by posing as a prospective groom on matrimonial websites and social media platforms, an official said on Sunday.
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National Institute Of Open Schooling Warns Students Of Fake Websites And Social Media Channels
The National Institute of Open Schooling lists 34 fake YouTube channels, 7 Telegram channels, and multiple fake apps and websites spreading misleading information.
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Brazil Photographer Had To Delete Instagram Account After Rahul Gandhi's H-Bomb
The Brazilian photographer, whose name started trending yesterday after Rahul Gandhi's massive allegations of vote fraud in the Haryana polls last year, has had to delete his social media accounts.
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Professor, Amanda And Abbas: Delhi's 'Money Heist' Gang Steals Rs 150 Crore
Inspired by the Netflix thriller Money Heist, a gang in Delhi stole Rs 150 crore through an elaborate plan. The gang members even named themselves after characters in the thriller. They also took another Rs 23 crore by duping people online.
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'Don't Expect Refund': BluSmart's Unfiltered X Post Accuses Founders Of Fraud
The unfiltered message posted on Friday (Oct 10) on X (formerly Twitter) took a dig at the company's founders.
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Amid Nepal's Social Media Ban, A Global Look at App Restrictions
With flags waving and chants echoing through the streets, Nepal's Gen Z has taken a stand against the government's social media ban.
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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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Trump Vows To Change How Polls Are Run. He Doesn't Have Constitutional Power
Donald Trump pledged on social media that he would do away with both mail voting, which remains popular and is used by about 1/3rd of all voters, and voting machines, some form of which are used in almost all of the country's election jurisdictions.
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UP Man Arrested For Running Rs 6-Crore Online Scam Via Social Media
The Delhi Police has apprehended a B.Tech graduate from Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly running a Rs 6.03-crore online investment scam that duped victims via social media, officials said on Wednesday.
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"Soham Parekh 2.0?": Indian Woman In US Exposes Startup Scams By 2 "Desi" Founders
A US-based Indian venture capitalist has stirred up a storm on social media after calling out fraudulent practices by two "desi" founders in San Francisco's startup ecosystem.
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Taiwan Man Soaks Feet In Dry Ice For 10 Hours In Shocking Insurance Scam, Ends Up Losing Both Feet
A Taiwanese man lost both feet after freezing them in dry ice for 10 hours to fake an accident and claim insurance. The scheme, involving a friend, failed and led to criminal charges and social media outrage.
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"Why We Need Indians...": US Man Calls H1-B Visa "Complete Fraud", Sparks Debate
A social media post by an American man stating that "H-1B is a complete fraud" has reignited discussion over H-1B visas and immigration.
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Vijender Singh Claims Massive Age Fraud In Cricket. Internet Wonders If He's Pointing At Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Vijender Singh's comments follow after some social media users questioned the age of Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi
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Elon Musk Must Face Fraud Lawsuit Over Disclosure Of Twitter Stake
A U.S. judge on Friday rejected billionaire Elon Musk's bid to dismiss a lawsuit claiming he had defrauded former Twitter shareholders by waiting too long to disclose his initial investment in the social media company, now known as X.
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SEBI Directs Intermediaries to Use Registered Contact Details for Advertising on Social Media Platforms
SEBI has directed registered intermediaries advertising on social media platforms like Google and Meta to use the contact details shared with the market regulator, such as email IDs and mobile numbers. This step aims to combat rising securities market frauds observed on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, X (formerly Twitter), Te...
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Man, 31, Used Matrimonial Sites To Finance His 'Luxury Life', Arrested
The Delhi Police has arrested a 31-year-old man from Punjab for allegedly cheating women by posing as a prospective groom on matrimonial websites and social media platforms, an official said on Sunday.
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National Institute Of Open Schooling Warns Students Of Fake Websites And Social Media Channels
The National Institute of Open Schooling lists 34 fake YouTube channels, 7 Telegram channels, and multiple fake apps and websites spreading misleading information.
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Brazil Photographer Had To Delete Instagram Account After Rahul Gandhi's H-Bomb
The Brazilian photographer, whose name started trending yesterday after Rahul Gandhi's massive allegations of vote fraud in the Haryana polls last year, has had to delete his social media accounts.
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Professor, Amanda And Abbas: Delhi's 'Money Heist' Gang Steals Rs 150 Crore
Inspired by the Netflix thriller Money Heist, a gang in Delhi stole Rs 150 crore through an elaborate plan. The gang members even named themselves after characters in the thriller. They also took another Rs 23 crore by duping people online.
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'Don't Expect Refund': BluSmart's Unfiltered X Post Accuses Founders Of Fraud
The unfiltered message posted on Friday (Oct 10) on X (formerly Twitter) took a dig at the company's founders.
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Amid Nepal's Social Media Ban, A Global Look at App Restrictions
With flags waving and chants echoing through the streets, Nepal's Gen Z has taken a stand against the government's social media ban.
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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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Trump Vows To Change How Polls Are Run. He Doesn't Have Constitutional Power
Donald Trump pledged on social media that he would do away with both mail voting, which remains popular and is used by about 1/3rd of all voters, and voting machines, some form of which are used in almost all of the country's election jurisdictions.
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UP Man Arrested For Running Rs 6-Crore Online Scam Via Social Media
The Delhi Police has apprehended a B.Tech graduate from Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly running a Rs 6.03-crore online investment scam that duped victims via social media, officials said on Wednesday.
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"Soham Parekh 2.0?": Indian Woman In US Exposes Startup Scams By 2 "Desi" Founders
A US-based Indian venture capitalist has stirred up a storm on social media after calling out fraudulent practices by two "desi" founders in San Francisco's startup ecosystem.
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Taiwan Man Soaks Feet In Dry Ice For 10 Hours In Shocking Insurance Scam, Ends Up Losing Both Feet
A Taiwanese man lost both feet after freezing them in dry ice for 10 hours to fake an accident and claim insurance. The scheme, involving a friend, failed and led to criminal charges and social media outrage.
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"Why We Need Indians...": US Man Calls H1-B Visa "Complete Fraud", Sparks Debate
A social media post by an American man stating that "H-1B is a complete fraud" has reignited discussion over H-1B visas and immigration.
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Vijender Singh Claims Massive Age Fraud In Cricket. Internet Wonders If He's Pointing At Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Vijender Singh's comments follow after some social media users questioned the age of Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi
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Elon Musk Must Face Fraud Lawsuit Over Disclosure Of Twitter Stake
A U.S. judge on Friday rejected billionaire Elon Musk's bid to dismiss a lawsuit claiming he had defrauded former Twitter shareholders by waiting too long to disclose his initial investment in the social media company, now known as X.
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SEBI Directs Intermediaries to Use Registered Contact Details for Advertising on Social Media Platforms
SEBI has directed registered intermediaries advertising on social media platforms like Google and Meta to use the contact details shared with the market regulator, such as email IDs and mobile numbers. This step aims to combat rising securities market frauds observed on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, X (formerly Twitter), Te...
