Here are some steps which will help you to safeguard your account, significantly reduce the risk of falling victim to banking fraud and keep your hard-earned money safe.
Google's new Scam Detection feature analyses calls and alerts users about potential scam calls. This feature was first showcased at Google I/O this year and is now being rolled out.
A new scam has recently been discovered where scammers are sending a link which pretends to be a wedding invitation and once the user clicks on, their smartphone's detail will be forwarded to the cybercriminals.
A new scam using TRAI's name will make a call, which will further request the call receiver to press a number or click on a given link, which will trigger the "Digital Arrest Scam".
With the rise of the internet and UPI, related scams are also increasing in India. UPI merchants can take the following steps to protect themselves and safeguard their hard-earned money.
The cybersecurity research firm SOPHOS has raised this alarm and urged people to be cautious. This emerging tactic used by cybercriminals can be extremely dangerous.
Cyber scams are on the rise in India, with scammers constantly finding new ways to deceive users. Recently, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued a warning about a new scam that particularly targets mobile users in the country.
After the digital arrest scam, share market scams have been rapidly growing in the Indian market, where fraudsters are looting money from WhatsApp groups. Here are the details.
Authorities believe that this initiative will not only make it harder for scammers to deceive unsuspecting citizens but also build greater public trust in official banking communications.
With the rise in cybercrimes targeting older adults, authorities and financial experts are encouraging families to inform elderly members about the dangers of joining financial groups on unverified platforms such as WhatsApp.
Digital arrest scammers use fake warrants and notices to convince their victims to undergo interrogation and trick them into transferring large sums of money. Here's how you can identify fake warrants and notices.
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.
MHA Cyber Wing, i4C has issued a warning regarding a surge in 'Digital Arrest' scams, where scammers have been stealing around Rs 2,140 crore from victims in India within in the first 10 months of the year.
As digital scams like "Digital Arrest" become more prevalent, awareness and education are critical to combating this menace. By understanding how these scams work and taking proactive steps to protect yourself, you can avoid falling victim to these sophisticated cyber criminals.
Prime Minister Modi warns of rising "Digital Arrest" scams, urging vigilance and reporting while highlighting key prevention strategies to protect citizens from cyber fraud.
As digital frauds continue to rise, the Ministry of Home Affairs and I4C are closely monitoring these scams, calling for increased public awareness and enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect citizens.
Despite TRAI's implementation of new rules to curb fake calls and messages, scammers have adapted by employing new tactics to ensnare people. They are defrauding individuals through VoIP calls, which are internet-based phone calls.
Naidu was accused of misappropriating funds from the Skill Development Corporation, which resulted in a purported loss of over Rs 300 crore to the state exchequer.
Gmail scam starts with an unexpected notification, which asks the users to approve an account recovery request that they never initiated. These requests will majorly be forwarded from different countries. Here are ways to be protected.
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.
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