In Call Lasting For 36 Hours, Bengaluru Woman Forced To Strip On Camera, Extorted Of Rs 15 Lakh —Details Of New Fake FedEX Scam
The Bengaluru woman, who was a lawyer, was blackmailed and threatened for stripping online in the guise of carrying out narcotic test.
Apr 10, 2024, 09:38 AM IST
DNA: What is Call Forwarding scam?
The way cyber thugs are cheating people is the latest trend of fraud. Cyber thugs are now committing fraud in such a way that people do not even realize and their bank account becomes zero.
Jan 17, 2024, 23:46 PM IST
Sent Money By Mistake Or Fell Prey To Fraudsters? Soon You Can Revert Transactions Over Rs 2,000 Within 4 Hours: Reports
However, experts raised alarm over the move saying that this may lead to fraud from buyers and may affect digital payments negatively as shopkeepers may become wary of taking payments digitally for amounts exceeding Rs 2,000
Nov 29, 2023, 18:42 PM IST
New Courier Scam Alert: Zerodha's Nithin Kamath Warns Against Cyber Fraud, Suggests Ways To Tackle It
One valuable piece of advice Nithin offered was to inform the scammer that he would be consulted by a lawyer, even if one does not currently have a lawyer. By introducing this delay tactic, victims can disrupt the fraudsters' plans and protect themselves from falling further into their trap.
Jun 23, 2023, 21:09 PM IST
WhatsApp Responds To International Call Scam, Urges Users To 'Block & Report' Spams
Users are advised to stay vigilante regarding these spam calls from international scammers.
May 09, 2023, 21:18 PM IST
WhatsApp Scam: Nithin Kamath Warns Netizens Against New Investment Fraud
The rate of scams has been doubled in the last few years because of increase usage of smartphones and digitisation.
May 03, 2023, 19:05 PM IST
Cyber Alert! Noida Turning Into Next Jamtara; Fake Call Centres Spur Fraud, Scam
Callers use jobs, insurance and cyber help as topics to cheat people. In some centres, foreigners run the whole company who remain to be apprehended. Fraudulent call centres usually target the unemployed people and lure them easily by promising jobs.
Mar 26, 2023, 11:37 AM IST
Alert! In Massive Data Breach, Details Of 16.8 Cr Citizens, Defence Staff Leaked, Gang Held: Cyberabad Police
Seven data brokers were arrested from Delhi, police said adding that the accused had been operating through three companies (call centres) in Noida and other places. So far it has been found that the accused sold data to at least 100 fraudsters.
Mar 23, 2023, 17:55 PM IST
Cyber Security: Here are 5 WAYS to identify fake websites
Cybersecurity is a huge challenge for India and its citizens. The problem has exacerbated with the increase in penetration of digitisation. Scammers are using ingenious and creative ways to lure innocent people into traps and siphon off their money from accounts.
Oct 30, 2022, 19:02 PM IST
Beware! Govt Cyber agency warns citizens against the free gifts offers on social media during festival season
Fake messages are in circulation on various social media platforms (WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, etc.) that falsely claim a festive offer luring users into gift links and prizes.
Oct 19, 2022, 20:15 PM IST
