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.
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.
Accused in the same case, Congress leader Bharat Bhushan Ashu has been remanded to Punjab Vigilance Bureau till August 27.
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.
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.
Dating apps can be a double-edged sword. While they offer convenience, they also expose users to scams. A recent Mumbai dating scam exposed by lawyer Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj highlights the dangers of online dating.
The Enforcement Directorate in its new supplementary chargesheet has accused 8 persons of money laundering charges in an alleged land-for-job scam.
Bharat Bhushan, the former Punjab food and civil supplies minister, is facing charges of corruption in connection with a transport scam.
The accused Anil Kumar Khanna has been absconding since 1998. He had scammed the Uttar Pradesh Finance Corporation of Rs 37 lakh back then. The CBI got a red corner notice issued against him and subsequently, he has been arrested.
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