The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has also stopped approximately 7 crore fake calls in just the past five days to prevent the increasing menace of fraud calls.
The government has launched a new 4-digit national helpline number for reporting cyber fraud. This initiative aims to facilitate prompt action against incidents of cyber crime.
The government has issued a warning about widespread fraud involving traffic challans. MeitY has advised the public to be cautious of such fake messages and emails.
The accused got acquainted with the complainant in 2018 and earned his faith. As per officials, he promised the businessman a railway contract and took Rs 1 crore for various reasons.
The rollout of the International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System comes after the government observed a significant increase in crimes committed using international spoofed calls that display Indian numbers starting with +91.
The fake court, complete with a mock courtroom setting, convinced many that they were involved in authentic legal proceedings. The conman was arrested for allegedly cheating people by posing as a judge of an arbitral tribunal and passing favourable orders.
As digital transactions have become more common, so have cases of cyber fraud. Cybercriminals are constantly devising new tactics to defraud people. If you engage in digital transactions, be mindful of these 5 precautions.
TRAI has advised individuals to be cautious and verify the authenticity of TSPs or IPs on the DoT website. Additionally, the regulator has exposed the scam's modus operandi. Individuals should be wary of anyone requesting payment in exchange for tower installation.
Google Search's blue verified checkmark will help users differentiate legitimate websites from fraudulent ones. The company rolled out a similar feature for Gmail last year.
BSNL has launched a new feature for its subscribers to report fraudulent SMS using its Selfcare app. This service is unique, as Jio, Vi, and Airtel do not offer similar features. Here's how you can use it.
Recently, a woman died of a heart attack during a digital extortion attempt. The government is aware of these fraudulent calls originating from abroad. It is working on a new centralized system to block incoming international spoofed calls.
Many telecom subscribers in India are receiving fraudulent calls from scammers asking re-verification of their numbers. TRAI has urged individuals to report these numbers on the Chakshu portal.
Delhi Police's IFSO unit busts a fraudulent 'Hibox' syndicate, duping 30,000 people with false investment promises, involving several popular social media influencers in its promotion.
An individual received an Amazon COD parcel that was not ordered by him. Initially, Amazon refused to give sender details, but later confirmed that he had been scammed.
Indian migrants are now falling into a new kind of trap in the name of lucrative jobs in the Southeast Asia region. They are being coerced into persuading individuals to invest in cryptocurrency apps or fraudulent investment schemes.
In the digital world, hackers keep coming up with new ways to trick people. Ghost hackers are currently trapping people online. This new type of fraud has surprised many people.
The victim has been identified as Ashwani Kumar, a resident of Barsu Village in the Ratanpuri police station area in Muzaffarnagar. The fraud e-way billing scheme involving Rs 250 crore.
RBI has issued a warning about a new type of fraud, which hackers are using to dupe users. In light of this, people have been cautioned to avoid falling into the hackers' trap.
TRAI has warned users about a major fraud occurring in the name of closing SIM cards. The telecom regulator has advised users to disregard any such message or call and urged them to avoid it.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch) Dutta Nalawade said that complaints related to share trading, courier calls, investment schemes, threats of digital arrest, and online transactions were dealt with while recovering the money.
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