[ad_1] Online scams are running rampant globally. (Representational Image) Scammers in Hong Kong were able to fake a video meeting using deepfake technology and, in the process, steal a whopping $25.6 million. We have seen how deepfakes have proliferated the internet, imitating some of the most popular people around for a nefarious agenda, and sometimes…
[ad_1] Scams are running rampant in India, and you must safeguard yourself. A retired 83-year-old man lost his Rs 2.5 lakh in savings to fraudsters pretending to be bank employees doing KYC verification. Here are the details. What if you received a call from your local bank branch to verify your KYC (know your customer)…
[ad_1] Scams are running rampant in India, and you must safeguard yourself. Following a proper digital hygiene routine on your mobile device can go a long way in safeguarding you from dangerous online scams. Lately, the frequency of online scams in India has shot up, creating quite a menace in the country. Not only are…
[ad_1] In 2023, dodging online scams is becoming more important than ever. A duo in Bengaluru lost a whopping 95 lakhs in an online task scam that promised them an opportunity to earn extra side income. Here’s how the scam works. In 2023, the frequency of online scams has certainly increased. Not only are we…
[ad_1] A significant number of Indians fall into the trap of these scammers. A Mangaluru resident fell victim to online scammers who steal Rs 25 lakh from him by luring him into a deceptive trading or investment app. Online scams are beginning to impact people at an unprecedented rate, with numerous unsuspecting victims regularly falling…
[ad_1] A significant number of Indians fall into the trap of these scammers. (Representational image) A former vegetable vendor became a scammer after siphoning off nearly Rs 21 crore by deceiving individuals under the pretext of offering work-from-home jobs. Can you imagine a vegetable seller scamming people out of their hard-earned money through elaborate online…
[ad_1] The modus operandi of Chinese scammers include creating fake instant loan apps From July to September, cybercriminals collected around Rs 37 lakh by posing as a bank through fraudulent Chinese payment gateways. Cybersecurity researchers have found that Chinese scammers are using illegal instant loan apps to lure thousands of victims in India with false…
[ad_1] The Barbie movie, starring Margot Robbie in the titular role, released this Friday. (Image: Instagram) A slew of internet frauds has emerged, including fraudulent dubbed downloads of the film that install malware, Barbie-related computer viruses and false videos that claim to offer free tickets, but lead to websites that collect info using spyware Are…
[ad_1] Jewellery store in Gurugram experienced a theft of Rs 2 lakh The scammer used WhatsApp to send a fake screenshot to the jewelry store owner, falsely claiming that the payment was successful. Online scams in India are on the rise, leading to the unfortunate loss of hard-earned money for many individuals. In a recent…
[ad_1] The woman discovered that her WhatsApp account was compromised and that her contacts were receiving messages asking for money on her behalf. A 45-year-old woman from Kolkata got in touch with the Cyber Cell to report that her WhatsApp account had been compromised, and that the scammers are pretending to be her and messaging…
