Scams Ruining your Morning Tea? Online Grocery Scam Busted!
Scams while buying Online Groceries! You think you’re saving time by ordering groceries online, only to open the bag and find something funky lurking inside. No worries, refunds happen! But what if that refund turns into a major headache? A Bengaluru woman recently lost a whopping Rs 77,000 trying to return spoiled milk – all […]
Fraud Via Video Call? Avoid Mysterious Calls Alert!
Cops are seeing a rise in something called video call fraud, and they want to make sure everyone’s safe. Here’s the deal: scammers might use video calls to trick you into giving up personal info or money.Have you gotten a random video call lately that made you scratch your head? You know, the one from […]
Crypto Scam On Swipe Left ? Love Scam Unfolds
Finding love online can be a gamble, but who knew it could also lead to a major crypto caper? Well, that’s exactly what happened to a guy named Naman Aggarwal in Gurugram. Buckle up, because this story is a cautionary tale for anyone swiping right while dreaming of digital riches. Love Match or Crypto Catch? […]
Cyber Fraud Alert: Rs 16 Crore Scam Busted & 4.4k Complaints Pour In
Cyber fraud is like that creepy relative you try to avoid at family gatherings – it’s everywhere! But hey, at least some good news came out of it this week. The authorities nabbed two cybercons linked to a whopping Rs 16 crore scam. Crazy, right? And guess what? That’s not all. Hold onto your virtual […]
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 […]
Student by Day, Scam Kingpin by Night: Online Fraud Case Rocks Rajasthan
Imagine a college student, someone you’d expect to be buried in textbooks, is actually the mastermind behind a massive online fraud operation. That’s the shocking case of Yogesh Meena, a 21-year-old from Rajasthan who was arrested for training a network of 500 young people in the dark arts of online trickery. This story highlights 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: […]
Cyber Fraud Alert: Don’t Be Fooled by the “Drug Smuggling” Scam!
Have you ever gotten a call claiming your identity is being used for criminal activity? It’s a scary tactic used in cyber fraud, and a recent incident involving a Chennai woman is a stark reminder to stay vigilant. In this case, the woman received a call posing as a customer service representative from a well-known […]
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 […]
Outsmart Banking Fraud Scams with 5 Easy Security Tips to Follow
With the increasing reliance on online banking and digital transactions, the risk of banking fraud has grown significantly. These deceptive schemes aim to steal your hard-earned money, leaving you financially vulnerable. The good news? You can significantly reduce your risk by implementing a few key security practices. Here are 5 Essential Security to Outsmart Fraudsters: […]