As per the police complaint, the elderly woman received a call on September 1 from a person who identified himself as an official of the Delhi Telecom Department.
Maharashtra's Thane police have filed charges against 19 members of a family for allegedly duping siblings for Rs 1.17 crore in a cryptocurrency investment scheme. The victim, who invested in the scheme said, he was threatened when he demanded his money back.
Personal loan: Burrowers must take note that the fintech platform should have a well-functioning customer care system. Even as the loans can be accessed digitally via an app, in case, you run into a problem, then somebody should be there to help you out.
An Enforcement Directorate (ED) team recently cracked down on a cyber investment fraud racket, arresting four individuals, including one from Bengaluru. These fraudsters were targeting inexperienced and potential investors, luring them into the stock market and then swindling their money.
This incident highlights the evolving nature of online fraud, where even prominent figures can be misused to carry out scams. The cyber crime cell is now investigating the matter to identify and apprehend the perpetrator behind this scam.
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.
Many people have reported incidents where cybercriminals have claimed that they are speaking from an investigating agency and hold the victim hostage at home and defraud them. Here’s how this works.
Cyber attacks and data breaches were placed seventh in the 2021 business risks survey but after three years the threat deepened further.
Uttar Pradesh news: The woman refused to give account related information. The woman alleges that the caller introduced himself as DCP and threatened to arrest her along with entire family. The woman got scared and broke her four FDs and transferred Rs 56 lakh to his account.
The accused somehow managed to free her hands from handcuffs, ditched the constables and fled from custody around 4:10 am on Sunday, they added.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is reportedly aiming to enhance digital payment security by replacing SMS-based OTPs with more secure authentication methods, such as authentication apps or biometric sensors on smartphones.
The centre warns mobile users about scam calls instructing them to dial '*401#' that could lead to call forwarding scams, enabling cybercriminals to potentially empty bank accounts through OTP requests.
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Mumbai woman successfully prevents UPI scam by recognising red flags and staying vigilant during a suspicious call. Here's all you need to know.
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Stay vigilant during the holiday season, follow these tips to avoid scams, and prioritise your online safety.
Watch out for fake messages claiming to be from SBI, asking to update PAN card; the government warns against phishing scams, urging users to report incidents and verify communications to stay safe from fraud.
An 83-year-old man in Kolkata lost Rs 2.5 lakh to a scam after receiving a fake call from his bank's "verification section." He trusted the call and tried to update his KYC online, but the scammers took advantage, resulting in a major loss.
The government is cracking down on fraud calls by blocking 65 illegal setups, directing telecom operators to reject certain calls, disconnecting fraudulent mobile connections, and blocking deceptive call-generating apps to enhance overall security.
With an aim to check digital fraud, the government of India has suspended 70 lakh mobile numbers on account of suspicious transactions.
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