Online Fraud
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RBI to introduce dedicated domains for banks, non-bank financial entities to reduce digital fraud
Business | February 07, 2025 13:29 ISTMeanwhile, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra slashed the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 per cent.
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Digital arrest in MP: Female teacher dies by suicide after receiving threatening video on phone
Madhya Pradesh | January 06, 2025 17:50 ISTThe women was first duped at Rs 22,000 but the fraudsters demanded more money. Failing to pay Rs 50,000, the frightened woman consumed poison. She died while undergoing treatment in a hospital in Rewa.
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RBI asks National Payments Corporation of India to develop this facility to prevent fraud | Details
Business | December 30, 2024 19:29 ISTRBI said that the NPCI shall not store any data relating to this facility. In case of a dispute, the remitting bank and the beneficiary bank shall resolve the dispute based on the unique lookup reference number and the corresponding logs.
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Mumbai: Elderly woman placed under 'digital arrest' by online fraudsters, duped Rs 14 lakh
Crime | October 29, 2024 14:53 ISTAs per the police complaint, the elderly woman received a call on September 1 from a person who identified himself as an official of the Delhi Telecom Department.
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Thane: Family of 19 booked for allegedly duping siblings of Rs 1.17 crore in cryptocurrency scheme
Maharashtra | October 03, 2024 14:30 ISTMaharashtra's Thane police have filed charges against 19 members of a family for allegedly duping siblings for Rs 1.17 crore in a cryptocurrency investment scheme. The victim, who invested in the scheme said, he was threatened when he demanded his money back.
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Personal loan: 3 mistakes you must avoid while borrowing through fintech platforms
September 09, 2024 18:47 ISTPersonal loan: Burrowers must take note that the fintech platform should have a well-functioning customer care system. Even as the loans can be accessed digitally via an app, in case, you run into a problem, then somebody should be there to help you out.
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ED investigation uncovers Rs 25 crore cyber investment scam: Find out how it was done
Technology | September 02, 2024 20:58 ISTAn Enforcement Directorate (ED) team recently cracked down on a cyber investment fraud racket, arresting four individuals, including one from Bengaluru. These fraudsters were targeting inexperienced and potential investors, luring them into the stock market and then swindling their money.
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Shocking! Scammer impersonates CJI DY Chandrachud asking money for cab: 'Can you send me Rs 500?'
India | August 27, 2024 20:49 ISTThis incident highlights the evolving nature of online fraud, where even prominent figures can be misused to carry out scams. The cyber crime cell is now investigating the matter to identify and apprehend the perpetrator behind this scam.
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Mumbai Police recovers Rs 100 crore defrauded money from cyber scammers, redresses 35,918 complaints
Maharashtra | August 04, 2024 12:28 ISTDeputy Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch) Dutta Nalawade said that complaints related to share trading, courier calls, investment schemes, threats of digital arrest, and online transactions were dealt with while recovering the money.
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What is Digital House Arrest and how to avoid it? | Explained
Explainers | May 02, 2024 14:47 ISTMany people have reported incidents where cybercriminals have claimed that they are speaking from an investigating agency and hold the victim hostage at home and defraud them. Here’s how this works.
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Data breach, Cyber attack among top risks for businesses in India: Survey
Business | March 14, 2024 17:29 ISTCyber attacks and data breaches were placed seventh in the 2021 business risks survey but after three years the threat deepened further.
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Uttar Pradesh: Ghaziabad woman loses Rs 56 lakh in online fraud, files police complaint
Uttar Pradesh | March 01, 2024 21:59 ISTUttar Pradesh news: The woman refused to give account related information. The woman alleges that the caller introduced himself as DCP and threatened to arrest her along with entire family. The woman got scared and broke her four FDs and transferred Rs 56 lakh to his account.
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Faridabad woman arrested for Rs 4-crore cyber fraud escapes from police custody
Crime | February 21, 2024 7:41 ISTThe accused somehow managed to free her hands from handcuffs, ditched the constables and fled from custody around 4:10 am on Sunday, they added.
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RBI plans to replace OTPs with new technology to combat digital scams | Deets inside
Technology | February 14, 2024 8:36 ISTReserve Bank of India (RBI) is reportedly aiming to enhance digital payment security by replacing SMS-based OTPs with more secure authentication methods, such as authentication apps or biometric sensors on smartphones.
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Government Alert: What you should know about the 'Call Forwarding Scam' advisory
Technology | January 12, 2024 12:11 ISTThe centre warns mobile users about scam calls instructing them to dial '*401#' that could lead to call forwarding scams, enabling cybercriminals to potentially empty bank accounts through OTP requests.
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How a Delhi man lost Rs 12 Lakh to Telegram scammers? A crypto scam story | Tips to stay safe
Technology | January 11, 2024 14:11 ISTAn engineer from Delhi lost Rs 12 lakh in a cryptocurrency scam on Telegram. These scams lure individuals with promises of substantial returns on their investments. Here's everything you need to know.
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Mumbai woman stops tricky UPI Scam – Sees warning signs | Read details
Technology | January 06, 2024 17:49 ISTMumbai woman successfully prevents UPI scam by recognising red flags and staying vigilant during a suspicious call. Here's all you need to know.
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Online Ad Scam - Explained | Tips to keep you safe while surfing
Technology | December 27, 2023 7:43 ISTOnline ad scams are tricks used by scammers to take advantage of people shopping online. They create fake ads with too-good-to-be-true deals, often pretending it's a limited-time offer.
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Holiday safety: Essential tips to safeguard yourself from these 10 online scams
Technology | December 22, 2023 16:53 ISTStay vigilant during the holiday season, follow these tips to avoid scams, and prioritise your online safety.
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Government Warning: SBI does not ask for PAN updates via SMS | Here's what you need to know
Technology | December 15, 2023 12:31 ISTWatch out for fake messages claiming to be from SBI, asking to update PAN card; the government warns against phishing scams, urging users to report incidents and verify communications to stay safe from fraud.
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