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"One Thing You Can Do...": Nithin Kamath After Bengaluru Man Loses Rs 91 Lakh In Stock Market Fraud
Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath recently raised concerns over a spike in financial frauds, particularly those targeting individuals on social media platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram.
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22,000 Kilograms Of Cheese Stolen In Major Scam At London Manufacturer
Thieves conned Neal's Yard Dairy in London out of 22 tonnes of luxury cheddar, posing as wholesale distributors for a prominent French retailer.
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Teacher Gets Scam Call About Daughter In Sex Racket, Dies Of Heart Attack
Scams over the telephone have led to several people suffering financial losses so far, but this may be the first instance in which one such attempted fraud allegedly cost a woman her life.
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"Have Letter, Next Step Is...": Mysuru Land Body On Siddaramaiah's Wife's Offer
The Mysuru land authority at the centre of a financial and political storm - involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and alleged losses of Rs 45 crore to the state - has received an offer of restitution from his wife, the urban body's Chairperson said.
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RG Kar Ex-Principal's Phones, Laptops Give CBI '3-Tier' Nexus Clue: Report
CBI officials probing the financial scam at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital have traced crucial clues of the "influential nexus" of its former and controversial Principal Sandip Ghosh from his two mobile phones and two laptops.
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Binance Claims It Helped ED Crack Fiewin Gaming Scam that Defrauded Players of $47.6 Million
Binance crypto exchange has claimed that its internal intelligence unit assisted the ED in uncovering this scam. In a statement released on Wednesday, September 25, Binance said that such public-private partnerships against financial crimes can strengthen its role in India’s crypto landscape.
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Rs 2,200 Crore Online Trading Scam Busted In Assam, Chief Minister Issues Warning
The Assam Police on Wednesday unearthed a massive financial scam of Rs 22,000 crore involving brokers who made fraudulent online stock market investments by claiming to double people's money, sources said.
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"Show Bank Statement Of Accused": Supreme Court On Jharkhand Land Scam
The Supreme Court on Thursday sought the bank statements of an accused to ascertain the financial transactions related to the sale of 4.55 acre land of the Indian Army in Ranchi allegedly by creating false property documents.
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Blog | Scams, Success, and Skepticism: Exploring Crypto's Complex Landscape
While cryptocurrency currently stands at the crossroads of opportunity and uncertainty, with regulation, education, and understanding, it may well evolve into a cornerstone of the financial landscape.
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Sri Lanka Police Arrest 200, Mostly Indians, For Online Financial Scams
Sri Lankan police have arrested at least 200 foreigners, the majority of them Indians, for allegedly engaging in online financial scams, a media report said on Saturday.
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137 Indian Nationals Arrested In Sri Lanka For Cybercrime Operations: Cops
As many as 137 Indian nationals who were allegedly involved in a large-scale online financial scam across multiple locations in Sri Lanka have been arrested by police, according to a media report on Friday.
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60 Indian Nationals Arrested In Sri Lanka For Cyber Crime Operations
At least 60 Indian nationals part of a group engaged in online financial scams have been arrested by Sri Lanka's Criminal Investigations Department.
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Chinese Woman Scammed Of Rs 11 Lakh, Falls For Scammer And Aids In Crime
A 40-year-old Chinese woman, Hu, fell victim to a romance scam, losing Rs 11 lakh (US$14,000) to a man named Chen, whom she met online.
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"I'm Shocked": Former Beauty Queen Loses $2,000 In 'Zelle Scam' In US
Briana Siaca said she was approached by two teen boys who said they were raising funds for their basketball team. The boys used her phone to transfer the money using the Zelle app.
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New Zealand Commerce Minister Warns Leaders on Being Slow in Crypto Exploration
Andrew Bayly has expressed concerns that New Zealand’s ‘wait and see’ approach on Web3 and digital assets is snubbing its growth in fintech, gaming, blockchain, and other related sectors.
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"One Thing You Can Do...": Nithin Kamath After Bengaluru Man Loses Rs 91 Lakh In Stock Market Fraud
Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath recently raised concerns over a spike in financial frauds, particularly those targeting individuals on social media platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram.
-
22,000 Kilograms Of Cheese Stolen In Major Scam At London Manufacturer
Thieves conned Neal's Yard Dairy in London out of 22 tonnes of luxury cheddar, posing as wholesale distributors for a prominent French retailer.
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Teacher Gets Scam Call About Daughter In Sex Racket, Dies Of Heart Attack
Scams over the telephone have led to several people suffering financial losses so far, but this may be the first instance in which one such attempted fraud allegedly cost a woman her life.
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"Have Letter, Next Step Is...": Mysuru Land Body On Siddaramaiah's Wife's Offer
The Mysuru land authority at the centre of a financial and political storm - involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and alleged losses of Rs 45 crore to the state - has received an offer of restitution from his wife, the urban body's Chairperson said.
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RG Kar Ex-Principal's Phones, Laptops Give CBI '3-Tier' Nexus Clue: Report
CBI officials probing the financial scam at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital have traced crucial clues of the "influential nexus" of its former and controversial Principal Sandip Ghosh from his two mobile phones and two laptops.
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Binance Claims It Helped ED Crack Fiewin Gaming Scam that Defrauded Players of $47.6 Million
Binance crypto exchange has claimed that its internal intelligence unit assisted the ED in uncovering this scam. In a statement released on Wednesday, September 25, Binance said that such public-private partnerships against financial crimes can strengthen its role in India’s crypto landscape.
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Rs 2,200 Crore Online Trading Scam Busted In Assam, Chief Minister Issues Warning
The Assam Police on Wednesday unearthed a massive financial scam of Rs 22,000 crore involving brokers who made fraudulent online stock market investments by claiming to double people's money, sources said.
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"Show Bank Statement Of Accused": Supreme Court On Jharkhand Land Scam
The Supreme Court on Thursday sought the bank statements of an accused to ascertain the financial transactions related to the sale of 4.55 acre land of the Indian Army in Ranchi allegedly by creating false property documents.
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Blog | Scams, Success, and Skepticism: Exploring Crypto's Complex Landscape
While cryptocurrency currently stands at the crossroads of opportunity and uncertainty, with regulation, education, and understanding, it may well evolve into a cornerstone of the financial landscape.
-
Sri Lanka Police Arrest 200, Mostly Indians, For Online Financial Scams
Sri Lankan police have arrested at least 200 foreigners, the majority of them Indians, for allegedly engaging in online financial scams, a media report said on Saturday.
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137 Indian Nationals Arrested In Sri Lanka For Cybercrime Operations: Cops
As many as 137 Indian nationals who were allegedly involved in a large-scale online financial scam across multiple locations in Sri Lanka have been arrested by police, according to a media report on Friday.
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60 Indian Nationals Arrested In Sri Lanka For Cyber Crime Operations
At least 60 Indian nationals part of a group engaged in online financial scams have been arrested by Sri Lanka's Criminal Investigations Department.
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Chinese Woman Scammed Of Rs 11 Lakh, Falls For Scammer And Aids In Crime
A 40-year-old Chinese woman, Hu, fell victim to a romance scam, losing Rs 11 lakh (US$14,000) to a man named Chen, whom she met online.
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"I'm Shocked": Former Beauty Queen Loses $2,000 In 'Zelle Scam' In US
Briana Siaca said she was approached by two teen boys who said they were raising funds for their basketball team. The boys used her phone to transfer the money using the Zelle app.
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New Zealand Commerce Minister Warns Leaders on Being Slow in Crypto Exploration
Andrew Bayly has expressed concerns that New Zealand’s ‘wait and see’ approach on Web3 and digital assets is snubbing its growth in fintech, gaming, blockchain, and other related sectors.
