Scam  

Credit card fraud is becoming a major problem, and anyone can be its target. However, with proper precautions and awareness, it can be prevented. 

Mobile scam calls often try to trick people into disclosing their personal information. TRAI has announced the upcoming launch of a tracker called CNAP, which will provide details of the Aadhar card linked to the caller’s SIM.

In a shocking event, a man was arrested for attempting to defraud Akshay Kumar's production company by offering a fake job to a social media influencer

Rs. 1.3 crore were retrieved by Gurgaon police after cyber criminals extorted money from a former IAF officer for fake stock market investment. Seven suspects have been arrested, including two bankers from Yes Bank. 

Fake calls and messages can result in financial and security losses. Be sure to avoid suspicious calls and refrain from sharing sensitive information such as OTPs, PINs, credit/debit card details, and CVV with strangers over the phone.

A fraudster has been posing as DGP and demanding money on the phone in Jammu and Kashmir. The officials are currently investigating crime and the police have issued an alert to warn the citizens 

An Instagram influencer recently posted a video showcasing a scammer pretending to be an Indian police officer and asking for Rs. 30,000 as a 'compromise'.  The scammers even had a fake cop profile picture to decieve the victims. 

Buying gold can be tricky sometimes as the market has many counterfeits. Follow these tips to check the authenticity of your gold and ensure safety from scams. 

A businessman from Gujarat got scammed for Rs. 95 lakh by a new Facebook friend. She offered him a money-making deal of buying herbal products from India and selling them to her company for double the price. 

A chartered accountant from Bengaluru tried to sell his kidney to pay off his debts and contacted someone online via a kidney donor website but instead got scammed out of Rs. 6.2 lakh.

Chakshu and DIP launched under the Sanchar Sathi initiative to prevent online scams and frauds. People can report fraud calls, fake job offers, and phone number leaks on the portal. The reported numbers and fraudulent activities will be investigated. 

India is leading the world when it comes to secure e-pay. According to Mastercard, India has the safest online transactions due to the tokenisation which replaces the card details with unique tokens. People are still susceptible to scams and frauds but tokenisation is the right step towards the digitally secure India. 

Hemant Soren is an Indian politician and a member of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha. He was honoured with the ‘Champions of Change Award’ by the President of India on 20 January 2020, in recognition of his exceptional work for Dumka and Barhait constituency in the year 2019.

Arpita Mukherjee is an Indian actress and playback singer. She made headlines when she was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on 23 July 2022 for her alleged involvement in the teaching recruitment scam in West Bengal School Service Commission.

Suhana Motwani, an esteemed representative from the National Board of Examinations (NBE) in collaboration with TCS, has come forward to caution aspiring candidates about fraudulent individuals attempting to sell fake question papers