Woman in Noida falls prey to digital arrest scam, was forced to pay Rs 3.7 lakh for release
In a shocking incident of online fraud, a Noida-based IT engineer was duped of Rs 3.75 lakh by scammers impersonating police officers using the 'fake parcel trick'. Key Points
India TodayMan loses Rs 1.2 crore after investing online, says he thought that he was getting profits
A man was cheated of around Rs 1.2 crore when he was contacted by scammers online. He thought that his profits were getting added at an app. Key Points
India TodayGhaziabad woman tries making extra money by liking YouTube videos, loses Rs 13 lakh
A Ghaziabad-based woman lost Rs 13 lakh after she tried earning some extra money by liking YouTube videos. The scammers had approached her via text message. Key Points
India TodayPhonePe cashback offer scam leaves Delhi Police official in financial trouble, Rs 2 Lakh lost
tHE Delhi Police official received a call from an unfamiliar number informing him that he had won a cashback offer from a transaction he had made on PhonePe. However, in order to receive the cashback, he was instructed to download a different app. Key Points
India Todayscammers trick new car owners into paying Rs 3500 for fake roadside assistance card, know all about the scam
New car owners, you may want to be extra careful about calls you're receiving days after buying your car. scammers are using an old trick in a new avatar to fool you and steal your money. Key Points
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Many Indian WhatsApp users have lost lakhs by clicking on links and liking YouTube videos, you could be next
Scammers are offering lucrative part time job opportunities to WhatsApp users. The part time offer include tasks like watching videos, subscribing to channels, rating movies or restaurants, and often require victims to make initial investments with the promise of refunds or higher profits, resulting in significant financial losses. Key Points
India TodayPune man falls for movie rating scam, loses 8.5 lakh: Here is what happened
The man received a part-time job offer on social media from scammers. They invited him to join a online group and promised him money in return of mall tasks like rating and reviewing movies. Key Points
India TodayDiwali scam alert! scammers are now using advertisements of Dove, CHANEL and others on YouTube to trick people
Beware! WhatsApp users. scammers are now exploiting the festive season to trick people into performing tasks for money on YouTube. If you have received any festive greetings with a tempting opportunity, DO NOT fall for it. Key Points
India TodayGot message about Punjab Bank financial scheme? It is fake
Some customers are receiving a fraudulent message claiming there's a reward worth Rs 6,000 under PNB 130th government financial scheme. But the claim is fake. Key Points
India TodayPart-time job scam: Pune man loses Ra 96 lakh from bank account after scammer offered him part-time job
The victim received the part-time job offer though text message on his mobile. Later when he replied back, he was asked to join a group on a instant messaging chat app and follow the instruction of online tasks to earn money. Key Points
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Mumbai woman orders Rs 300 lipstick online, loses Rs 1 lakh during delivery
A Mumbai woman lost Rs 1 lakh in an online scam while ordering a Rs 300 lipstick from an e-commerce portal. The scammers posed as customer service representatives, tricked her into downloading a malicious app, and siphoned off the money. Key Points
India TodayDelhi policeman loses 2 lakh after scammers tricked him with PhonePe cashback scam, full story
The policeman alleged that he received a call from an unknown number in which the caller informed him about a cashback. To avail the money, the scammer further asked him to download the app. Key Points
India TodayMumbai man tries to help Ukraine woman open business in India, loses Rs 3.3 crore in just few emails
A Mumbai businessman was duped of Rs 3.3 crore by a Ukrainian woman who posed as a potential business partner. The cyber scam involved a fake promise of a large cash delivery, a fabricated seizure by authorities, and numerous payments to Indian accounts. Key Points
India TodayPune engineer gets fake call about illegal advertisements in his name, loses Rs 81 lakh in new online scam
A retired engineer from Pune was duped of Rs 81 lakh in a sophisticated online scam involving fake allegations of illegal advertisements. The scammers posed as law enforcement officials to intimidate and extort money from the victim. Key Points
India TodayEngineer gets fake offer for part-time job in Amazon, loses Rs 52 lakh in the scam
One of the few cases reported from the city involved 22 victims who lost around Rs 1.15 crore collectivly between the first 24 days of September 2023. Key Points
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TRAI issues alert on mobile disconnection scam calls, says these calls are illegal do not pick
TRAI has recently been alerted about a new scam involving fraudsters posing as government representatives. The fraudsters are falsely claiming that the mobile numbers of individuals are being disconnected due to misuse and urging them to join Skype calls. Key Points
India TodayPhone call scam cases rising in India, here is how to be safe
Scammers are using AI backed tools to create realistic and convincing fake voices to trick people and steal money. Here is how you can stay safe. Key Points
India TodayRam ke naam: Ram mandir consecration ‘prasad’ becomes new bait of online fraud
Ram Mandir: Cyber scammers are capitalising on the high fervour surrounding the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, using it as a ploy to deceive unsuspecting individuals. If you receive a message offering 'prasad' from the sacred event and it includes a link for payment, refrain from clicking. scammers send messages to random numbers, assuring the delivery of 'prasad' from Ayodhya. The fraudsters obtain access to linked bank accounts by prompting users to input their details. Some deceitful groups are enticing people with offers like phone recharge, using a similar modus operandi. Key Points
Economic TimesFake LIC agent, screenshot and message from my dad: Call with conman shows how Indians are getting scammed
Many Indians are falling prey to scammers and losing money with just a call or two. Now, based on our own experience in which we got a call from someone claiming to be an LIC agent, India Today Tech can reveal how cyber criminals are using social engineering to scam their victims. Key Points
India TodayGurugram man loses over 70 lakh after falling for part-time job scam, here is what exactly happened
The man received a message about a part-time job opportunity on a messaging app. He was given 30 tasks like rating hotels, liking videos and more. Key Points
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Man loses over Rs 2 crore after scammers pretend to be custom duty officers, beware if you get this message
A man was cheated of over Rs 2 crore when he got a call from scammers pretending to be custom duty officers. Read on to know what happened next and how you must be careful of certain messages. Key Points
India TodayCybercriminal are making fake Facebook profiles to phish high-profile users: Report
Scammers tricked victims by impersonating Meta’s technical team and requesting users to voluntarily share data on a phishing website or by sending their browser cookies to avoid their profiles being blocked. To learn more, read the full story on The Hindu. Key Points
The HinduGurugram woman orders alcohol online, loses money to scammers: How to stay safe
A woman in Gurugram lost ₹30,000 after being directed to a scammer while trying to buy whiskey online. The scammers asked for additional funds for delivery and ended up stealing her money. Key Points
mintscammers are using voice cloning tech to trick people, can create fake voices of anyone in seconds
Emerging voice cloning and deepfake technology raise fears of deception and privacy breaches while scammers exploit it. It has come to light that scammers are using voice cloning tech to trick people, and create fake voices of anyone in seconds. Actress Rashmika Mandanna also fell victim to a viral deepfake video that portrayed her entering an elevator. Here are the details. Key Points
India TodayAmazon Prime Day 2023 is here! Beware of these scams and fake texts; All you need to know
As Amazon Prime Day arrives once more, it is important to exercise caution. In the event that you receive a text message this week or the following, stating that there is an issue with your Amazon account or the delivery of your order, it is strongly advised not to click on any accompanying links. Stay cautious of scams and fake texts. Key Points
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Gurugram resident loses Rs 8.5 lakh while trying to earn money by liking YouTube videos
A Gurugram resident was allegedly duped of Rs 8.5 lakh after being approached by scammers to like some YouTube videos to get paid Rs 50 for every like. Here is the full story. Key Points
India TodayPart-time job scam: Pune woman loses 24 lakh after she liked a YouTube video
The woman who is an ophthalmologist by profession received a message for part-time job opportunity on her messaging app. She was lured into the scam on pretext of earn extra money by performing online tasks. Key Points
India TodayWoman loses Rs 1.94 lakh in scam after clicking on Instagram link offering job in Amazon
A young woman from Udupi, Karnataka, was scammed out of Rs 1.94 lakh after clicking on a misleading Instagram job offer link. Key Points
India TodayScamming Faith: Fraudsters trick devotees at Kedarnath-Badrinath Temple using fake QR codes
Fake QR Scam: scammers have started using fake QR scams to trick people into paying money into the wrong account. In some situations, the fake QR code can be used to install malware, a keystroke recorder, or worse, a cloning malware that can compromise your banking details. Key Points
Firstpostscammers sending fraud messages to HDFC, SBI and other bank customers to update PAN details, don’t fall for it
Scammers are targeting people by tricking them with fraudulent messages. Many HDFC, SBI, and other bank's customers have reported receiving messages that ask customers to update their PAN details. Key Points
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Zerodha CEO warns against pig butchering scam: What is it and how to stay safe
Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath recently discussed the escalating 'pig butchering' scams in India, leading to losses amounting to tens of thousands of crores. He also recounted a harrowing case involving 15 Indians who were lured by an international job offer and subsequently trapped in military-ruled Myanmar. Key Points
India TodayWoman accepts part-time job for rating hotels, ends up losing Rs 16 lakh
The victim received a message in a messaging app to rate hotels online. When she accepted the offer she was duped into making multiple investments, from which she was unable to recover any funds. Key Points
India TodayScam alert: scammers pretending to be Delhi police and asking for bank, Aadhaar card details
Scammers are calling users pretending to be officials from Delhi police. They may ask you for personal details or to click on fishy links. Users must not share personal details with unknown callers. Key Points
India TodayIf it is too good to be true, it probably is
Online job frauds in Bengaluru predominantly target IT professionals seeking remote work options. Fraudsters pose as legitimate employers or recruitment agencies, offering attractive job opportunities with promises of high salaries, flexible working hours, and the convenience of working from home. The other tactic is using social media groups to solve problems and make money. These scams exploit the aspirations and vulnerabilities of individuals looking for better career prospects. These scams predominantly target 20 to 40-year-olds. Key Points
The HinduMore than 95,000 UPI fraud cases reported in 2022, here is how you can stay safe
Indian government has revealed that there were 84,000 cases of UPI fraud reported in 2021-22, and in 2020-21, 77,000. The figures were revealed amid the rising cases of online cases and UPI-related fraud across the ountry. Key Points
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