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WhatsApp Scams: India’s Telecom Regulator Issues Warning to the Government
The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has asked Meta, WhatsApp's parent company, to take action against scams on the messaging app. This request follows a call for intervention by India’s...
Digital Arrest Scam: Two Men Arrested for Cheating Woman of ₹4.12 Crore in Kochi
Two men were arrested for allegedly cheating a woman in Kochi out of ₹4.12 crore in a 'digital arrest' cyber scam, the police said on Sunday. The accused, Mohammed Muhasil (22) and Mishab K P (21),...
Phishing Scam Hits 2 Billion iPhone, iPad, Mac Users: ‘Your Apple ID Is Suspended
Cybercriminals are launching a new phishing email attack aimed at users of Apple devices like iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and more. The scam uses a convincing message, such as “Your Apple ID has been...
Rising Online Shopping Scams in India During the Festive Season
A recent survey found that 45% of Indian shoppers experienced or knew someone affected by online shopping scams during the festive season, from October 1 to October 28. Nearly half (46%) of those...
Chinese Man Arrested in Rs 100-Crore Online Trading Scam on WhatsApp
Fang Chenjin, a Chinese national, has been arrested by the Shahdara Cyber Police for his involvement in a cyber fraud of Rs 43.5 lakh. Investigations revealed that he is connected to online scams...
Warning! New Scam Posing as TRAI Could Empty Your Bank Account
A new scam is circulating, falsely using the name of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to deceive people. Victims receive a call that claims their mobile number will be deactivated...
Indian PM Modi warns against ‘digital arrest’ scam
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has alerted the public about a new online scam called "digital arrest." Fraudsters are tricking people out of millions of rupees by contacting victims through...