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07 Feb 2023

DNA: Don't fall in the trap of fake job....use your intelligence

In India, you must have seen pasted posters like 'Earn at home, Urgent hiring etc.' on the walls at many places. You can be cheated by such tempting posters. These thugs contact you through social media and promise to get you jobs in big companies sitting at home.

12 Jan 2023

DNA: DNA test to save you from fraud customer care

In today's time people have to know anything. So he reaches to search on Google. Need customer care number or any helpline number, all of you immediately go to Google. Many cases of fraud with people are coming to the fore on Google. In which the latest case is of a person living in Noida.

10 Jan 2023

Is India oil offering a chance to win fuel subsidy worth Rs 6000? Here's truth

PIB debunks the fraud of Indian oil fuel subsidy gift worth Rs 6000. It warns customers that no such scheme is running by Indian oil for customers. PIB confirms that scribbling on notes won't make them invalid.

13 Dec 2022

What is 'Hi Mum' scam that looted $7.2 millions from Australians' accounts?

Over 11,000 Australians have been thugged by the scammers this year to steal around $7.2 million from their accounts. Scammers always begin thier trap messages with 'Hi Mum', therefore, it's called 'Hi Mum' scam. Overwhelming from the emotions of parenthood, the victims fall into the traps and send money to the scammers.

12 Dec 2022

Delhi Man receives several missed calls; then losses Rs 50 lakh - Read details

The scamsters made the transfer without asking for a one-time password (OTP). They fraudulently withdrew Rs 50 lakh by repeatedly giving him missed calls on his mobile phone. Jamtara is a popular web-series on the topic of cyber crime.

21 Sep 2022

'Maa Kasam': Delhi Police advises citizens against scammers using viral meme

Cyber frauds and crimes are increasing day by day. Delhi Police urges be a smart citizen and don't fall into scams. It also urges to not pick up calls from unknown numbers as they may be traps.

DTC Bus Purchase Scam

11 Sep 2022

Now the bus scam has increased the trouble of Kejriwal government

The difficulties of the Kejriwal government are increasing continuously. After the liquor scam, there has been a ruckus on the bus scam. Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena has approved the proposal to send the CBI to probe the alleged corruption in the purchase of 1000 low-floor buses of DTC. On the other hand, BJP has targeted AAP regarding the bus scam.

30 May 2022

India getting out of 'vicious cycle' of corruption and scams: PM Modi

PM Modi today addressed an event for the beneficiaries of the PM-CARES for Children Scheme PM Modi first assumed the office of the PM on May 26, 2014 He was sworn in for a second term on May 30, 2019

31 Dec 2021

UP teacher defrauded of Rs 32 lakh by a Facebook "friend"

According to police officials, the woman paid the money online in six installments over a 45-day period and even took out a loan to do so. The victim claimed she eventually paid the conman Rs 42 lakh before realising she had been duped. Meanwhile, police officials warned citizens against internet scams and urged them to report them immediately to the specialised helpline number 155260.

07 Dec 2021

Getting loans from fintech apps? Here's how to protect yourself from frauds

These loan organisations, which are rife with chances, have drawn both investors and scammers. Borrowers who have a basic understanding of digital loans and the lending procedure will be better protected from fraud. Fraudulent lenders target high-risk debtors in desperate need of a quick loan.

18 Oct 2021

Beware! Bitcoin fraudsters hacking iPhones via Tinder, Bumble

As per the research, fraudsters have not only stolen millions of dollars through this scam, but they can also acquire access to victims' iPhones. Sophos Research uncovered "a Bitcoin wallet owned by the perpetrators containing roughly $1.4 million in cryptocurrency, allegedly collected from victims" of the CryptoRom fraud. According to Sophos, scammers can use the bogus cryptocurrency software to obtain access to victims' iPhones in addition to taking money.

28 Aug 2021

What is Vishing? Here’s how to protect your money from fraudsters

These scammers pose as bankers and trick people by calling them to divulge out personal and financial details over the call. It is important to note that any suspicious calls can be put to test after you ask the person about the basic details like first and last name. It is advisable to not call and leave any personal or account details on any telephone system.

18 May 2021

Fake Elon Musk giveaway featured in cryptocurrency scams

In one type of scam, people are told that if they give a certain amount of cryptocurrency to a "celebrity" they will get more back. Musk had been a supporter of cryptocurrencies but recently knocked dogecoin by calling it "a hustle" on national television. People in their 20s and 30s were the biggest victims, reporting losing much more money on investment and cryptocurrency fraud than any other type of scam.

22 Aug 2019

Congress' saga of scams: Rs 48,20,69,00,00,000 public money looted in 70 years

The oldest political party in India looted a staggering amount of Rs 4,82,0690000000 through various scams and corruption cases over the last 70 years.

06 Feb 2019

Centre tightens rules on chit funds and other unregulated deposit schemes

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered about 166 cases in chit funds and multicrore scams in three years.

18 Feb 2018

Taal Thok Ke: Do taxpayers pay tax for these scams? Special Debate

Defence Minister

12 Oct 2016

Dealing with old scams biggest challenge, says Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said here on Wednesday that dealing with old scams has been the biggest challenge for him after he assumed charge of the post two years ago.

28 Jun 2016

Class 12 toppers scam: Bihar School Examination Board clerk arrested

The Special Investigation Team on Tuesday arrested Bihar School Examination Board clerk in connection with the Class 12 toppers` scam.

23 Jan 2015

'Information-rich' emails aid phishing scams

'Information-rich' emails that include graphics, logos and other brand markers which communicate authenticity may be driving the incredible spread of email phishing scams, researchers, including those of Indian-origin, have found.

29 Jun 2014

SEBI issues warning against fraudulent regulatory calls

The SEBI caution has come amid several instances of fraudsters posing as the regulator's officials to lure investors into their investment schemes.

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