Fraud
(Search results - 137)EntertainmentApr 18, 2024, 5:42 PM IST
Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra's properties seized by ED in Bitcoin fraud case; Read on
ED seizes assets worth Rs 98 crore linked to Raj Kundra's alleged money laundering. Investigations reveal his involvement in Gain Bitcoin Ponzi scheme. Multiple FIRs filed against Variable Tech Pte Ltd
TechApr 18, 2024, 11:25 AM IST
How to identify and report scam calls
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.
EntertainmentApr 13, 2024, 11:48 AM IST
Akshay Kumar's production house falls victim to fake casting scam; Mumbai police arrests scammer
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
CrimeApr 12, 2024, 3:35 PM IST
Rs 1.3 crore recovered to ex-IAF officer by Gurgaon police amid cyber fraud
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.
TechApr 8, 2024, 3:29 PM IST
How to protect yourself from fake calls and messages? Learn effective methods
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.
IndiaApr 8, 2024, 12:32 PM IST
Fraudster poses as DGP, threatens people to scam money: J&K police take action
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
IndiaApr 2, 2024, 12:42 PM IST
Woman exposes scam police call on Instagram; WATCH viral video
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.
IndiaMar 31, 2024, 2:55 PM IST
India rescues 250 Indians forced to participate in cyber frauds in Cambodia
More than 5,000 Indian nationals are trapped in Cambodia lured by fake job offers. The Indian embassy in Cambodia and local authorities are working to rescue and repatriate the individuals who were forced to perform cyber fraud. According to MEA, around 250 Indians have been rescued.
IndiaMar 15, 2024, 4:03 PM IST
Businessman from Gujarat loses Rs. 95 lakh in cyber scam to a ‘Facebook Friend’
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.
IndiaMar 12, 2024, 7:07 PM IST
CA tried to sell kidney to pay off debt, got scammed for Rs. 6.2 lakh
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.
IndiaMar 12, 2024, 1:32 PM IST
Byju's financial crisis: What we know so far
Edtech Byju's is currently facing a financial crisis and has come down to a $200 million valuation from $22 billion in 2022. Reasons like mismanaged expansion and financial decisions have led to the downfall of the company.
IndiaMar 7, 2024, 10:10 AM IST
Hyderabad man dies in Russia after fraudulently joining Ukraine war
An Indian citizen named Mohammed Asfan dies fighting on the Russian side in the Russo-Ukraine War. Russia duped him into joining its army by telling him about the job opportunity.
IndiaMar 5, 2024, 12:59 PM IST
Indian government introduces 'Chakshu' and 'DIP' to prevent fraud calls and cyber scams
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.
BusinessFeb 28, 2024, 2:06 PM IST
India Leading the World in Online Transactions with Tokenisation
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.
Lifestyle NewsFeb 24, 2024, 3:40 PM IST
Protection Against Cybercrime: Ways to prevent cyber fraud and steps to follow to register a complaint
In this age, learning how to prevent cybercrime is just as important as using any media. Equip yourself with basic knowledge about cybercrime and the steps you can follow to register a complaint.