IPL Ticket Scams Busted! Don’t Be Fooled
The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd – IPL season ignites a passion for cricket unlike any other. But with sky-high demand comes a surge in online scams targeting eager fans. Here’s a story that serves as a stark reminder: A Bengaluru resident, Ananya (name changed), dreamt of cheering on RCB alongside […]
Fight Fraud Against Charges on Your Axis Bank Credit Card!
Credit card fraud is a growing problem, but don’t panic! This guide will equip you with the knowledge to fight fraud and recover your hard-earned money. Spotting the Signs of Fraudulent Activity The key to stopping fraud in its tracks is vigilance. Regularly review your credit card statements for any transactions you don’t recognize. Here […]
Deepfakes Taking Over Your Social Media Feed?
Ever scroll through social media and see something that makes you do a double take? Like yourfavorite singer dissing another artist in a crazy rant?Woah, pump the breaks! It might be a deepfake. Deepfakes are basically fake videos (and even audio!) created with some seriously powerful computer whiz-bangery. They can make it look like someone said […]
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 […]
Work-From-Home Fraud Busted !
Work From Home flexibility comes with new set of creeps: work-from-home fraudsters. These scammers are lurking online, waiting to steal your data and cash. Bummer, right? This blog is here to break it down for you, minus the techie jargon. We’ll show you the most common work-from-home frauds and how to dodge them like a boss […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]