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Banking Fraud: Scammers and fraudsters are increasingly active on online platforms, using sophisticated techniques to steal money and personal data. It is imperative that you identify the red-flags and stay alert. Here are 5 things you must avoid to protect your bank account.
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The victim, 65-year-old Krishna Reddy Vatrapu of Kondapur, reportedly stated in his November 11, 2025 complaint that he was drawn in by online advertisements and follow-up calls promoting a trading platform called 9pro.com, formerly known as mudraone.io.
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The scam started when the businessman came across a woman on Facebook who claimed to work for CoinEx, a popular cryptocurrency trading platform. She convinced him to invest in crypto, promising an impressive 10 per cent return on his money.
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It all started on August 4, when the woman received a call from a man named Deepak, who claimed to be an executive from a milk supply company. He told her she could place her order through a link he sent. Trusting him, she clicked on the link and entered her details and that’s when the scam began.
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According to the snap shared by Tillotama Shome, the alleged impersonator had been reaching out to people, pretending to be an actress, to solicit favours from them.
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Fake websites and scam pages mimicking legitimate ticketing platforms, criminals are luring people with seemingly attractive offers, such as discounted tickets, fantasy league entries, and prize claims.
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A new phishing scam is targeting Netflix users through fake emails claiming there’s a payment issue, according to the Mirror.
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The scammers guided the victim to invest a small amount initially and he received timely returns. These early profits convinced him that the opportunity was legitimate.
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The sender claimed to be a representative of a public bank sector and informed him that his KYC details were overdue and needed immediate updating.
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Beware of a new scam which is targeting mobile users. Fraudsters are now impersonating the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and sending fake voicemails. The voicemails falsely warn about your bank account being blocked due to a alleged credit card fraud. Don’t fall for it—PIB Fact Check has confirmed that these messages are completely bogus and should be ignored.
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This incident in Kerala began when the victim was approached on WhatsApp by a woman named Avanthika Dev.
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Scammers send phishing messages or SMS alerts and claims that your Netflix account will be suspended due to a missed payment.
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This scam started in July when a student received a call from an unknown number.
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Archana transferred a total of Rs 1,94,000 between October 18 and October 24 to the accounts, hoping to receive the promised returns on her ‘investment.’
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The scammers initially connected with the women through a Brad Pitt fan page.
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Bollywood star Salman Khan issued an official statement to warn his fans about the fake event announcement claiming that he will be making an appearance in the United States.
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They stressed that India Post does not send notifications about PAN card updates and urged the public to be vigilant and cautious about these deceptive messages.
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In the video making rounds on X (formely Twitter), a scammer attempts to trick a man into losing Rs 8,999 through a UPI scam.
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Dr. Pooja Goyal, a gynaecologist, reported that the scam occurred between July 15 and 16. She has since filed a complaint with the Noida Cyber Crime Police Station.
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Scammers are calling or texting customers and threatening to disconnect their gas supply if they don’t pay an overdue bill.
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The scam works through deceptive SMS messages that mimic official communication from India Post.
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