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 […]
Scam Busted In Stock Market!
Imagine this: you see an online ad promising crazy returns on your investments. You dream of financial freedom and jump right in, even selling your prized jewellery. But then…bam! It turns out to be a scam, and you lose all your hard-earned cash. This is exactly what happened to a woman in Pune who fell […]
Flash Calls: The Superhero and Villain of App Verification?
Flash Calls ever interrupted your Daily Schedule? Have you ever signed up for an app and been frustrated by a seemingly endless verification process? You enter your phone number, wait for a call, then scramble to enter the code before it times out. What are Flash Calls? Flash calls are super short phone calls, often […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]