Scam Scamming you? Hold On Before Investing
Ever scrolled through social media and see those ads promising to turn you into a millionaire overnight? Yeah, us too. But before you empty your savings for that “guaranteed high return” investment, beware! Scammers are lurking around every corner, just waiting to snatch your cash. Just recently, a woman in Ghaziabad got hit for a […]
Cyber Fraud Spotted When Booking Tickets to Dubai! Beware for Future!
Planning a sweet Dubai getaway? Cybercriminals might be waiting to steal your travel dreams and your cash! Just recently, a traveler in Mumbai trying to score some flight deals lost a whopping Rs 4.4 lakh to cyber fraud. Yikes! This story is a scary reminder that online scammers are craftier than ever. Before you jet […]
Fraud Alert! Phony Accents Busted in Nationwide Scam
Ever get that call about scary fraud on your bank account? The guy on the other end sounds like he just stepped off a plane from London, right? Well, what if that accent was, well, totally fake? That’s what just happened with a crew of young folks in Kolkata, India. Turns out, they were running […]
Scam Alert! Don’t Let Dating Apps Turn Your Love Search into a Nightmare
Swiping right for love? While dating apps offer a chance to meet amazing people, a recent scam bust by authorities serves as a stark reminder: scammers lurk online too. This group targeted unsuspecting users on dating apps, so let’s dive into how you can avoid falling victim and keep your heart (and finances) safe. The […]
Chakshu Portal: Your Eye Against Spam and Scams!
Chakshu (which means “eye” in Hindi, cool right?) is a super easy-to-use platform launched by the Indian government. With Chakshu, you can report those annoying spam calls, weird WhatsApp messages, and any other suspicious messages trying to trick you. What kind of stuff can you report? Those robocalls promising you a million bucks (spoiler alert: […]
Student by Day, Scam Mastermind by Night? Online Fraud Unfolds
You’d think a 21-year-old college dude would be stressing over exams, right? Well, not Yogesh Meena from Bundi, Rajasthan. This guy was busy building an army – an army of 500 to be exact, but not for good. Nope, Yogesh was training these youngsters in the not-so-glamorous world of online fraud. We’re talking fake stock […]
Juice Jacking: Don’t Let Your Dying Phone Get You Zapped!
Phone about to die, and public charging stations looking mighty tempting? Hold on a sec! The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) just issued a warning: watch out for juice jacking! This isn’t a sci-fi movie trope. Juice jacking is a real threat where criminals tamper with public USB ports, turning them into data-stealing monsters. You […]
Social Media Shenanigans: Dude in Rajasthan Busted for Fake Accounts
Suspicious friend requests? Your gut feeling might be right. A recent case in Rajasthan serves as a stark reminder to exercise caution when trusting individuals online, particularly on social media. A 22-year-old man was caught creating fake profiles of high-ranking police officials, including the Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), CV Anand. He reportedly used […]
Crypto Scam Alert: Gurugram Consultant Loses ₹38 Lakh in Deuncoin Fraud
A consultant in Gurugram fell victim to a cryptocurrency scam, losing a staggering ₹38 lakh (around $47,000 USD). While this story serves as an unfortunate reminder of the dangers lurking in the crypto world, it also offers valuable lessons for anyone considering crypto investments. Here’s how it unfolded: The consultant, whose identity remains confidential (a […]
Uh oh, Blackcat is Back! US Healthcare on Ransomware Watch
Heads up, healthcare heroes! The Blackcat ransomware gang is back in the news, and this time, they’re setting their sights on hospitals and other healthcare organizations across the US. Yikes! What’s the Blackcat Buzz? It is also known as ALPHV, is a group of cybercriminals who specialize in holding your data hostage. They do this […]