Frauds
(Search results - 26)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.
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
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 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.
IndiaFeb 16, 2021, 1:36 PM IST
Government to set up digital intelligence unit to liberate people from online fraud, pesky calls and messages
With a view to making the lives of citizens better by not exposing them to online frauds, pesky calls and messages, the government is mulling setting up a digital intelligence unit
IndiaJul 3, 2019, 2:01 PM IST
Banking frauds: CBI raids 50 locations against defaulters; conducts searches in 12 states
The CBI is conducting raids in 14 separate cases involving Rs 640 crore banking fraud in 50 locations in 12 states across the country. Meanwhile, Singapore Court has ordered freezing of bank deposits of PNB defaulter Nirav Modi's sister and brother-in-law.
IndiaMay 21, 2019, 5:03 PM IST
Credit card holder? Beware, your personal data might be at risk
The revelation was made after STF Noida busted a gang of credit card scam artists and arrested four fraudsters from Ghaziabad
IndiaMay 17, 2019, 1:24 PM IST
Online betting scam: Hyderabad man loses Rs 15 lakh to fraudsters
Hyderabad man was scammed of Rs 15 lakh in an online betting fraud. The victim has lodged a complaint with Cyberabad Police
IndiaMar 26, 2019, 2:50 PM IST
Fraudster Vijay Mallya accuses NDA govt of double standards, offers to rescue crashed Jet
Vijay Mallya has offered to pay 100 percent of the amount he owes to Indian banks. He has accused NDA of double standards and has said that his 4000 crore investment into Kingfisher was not recognised and instead slammed.
IndiaMar 20, 2019, 7:28 PM IST
India closing in on Nirav Modi, but other fraudsters still at large
While the Narendra Modi led NDA government has convinced the United Kingdom courts to bring accused Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi back to India, there are several other fraudsters like Lalit Modi and Nadeem Akhtar Saifi who are still at large.
Lifestyle NewsMar 10, 2019, 5:36 PM IST
IndiaMar 9, 2019, 4:23 PM IST
IndiaJan 27, 2019, 3:46 PM IST
Be careful while dealing on Quikr, Olx; fraudsters are after your hard-earned money
Cybercrime experts have advised people to check each SMS they receive before replying. In the case of bank-related matters, it is always prudent to check with the banks before initiating any transaction.