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Hyderabad Man Loses Rs 3.5 lakh To 'Digital Arrest' Fraud, 3 Arrested
The accused were involved in several fraud cases, impersonating as government officials, including police officers, and threatening victims with false cases and arrests.
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I4C Blocked Over 83,668 WhatsApp Accounts and 3,962 Skype IDs Used in Digital Arrest Scams, Government Says
Cyber fraud instances, including digital arrest scams, are on the rise in India. Digital arrest scams, where scammers impersonate law enforcement officers, target elderly individuals and other vulnerable users are often targeted. The government has disclosed some of the measures taken to detect and prevent such scams, while raising awareness about ...
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3 Impersonated Jay Shah, Sought Crores From Manipur MLAs, Arrested: Sources
Three people have been arrested for impersonating Union Home Minister Amit Shah's son Jay Shah in a fake call scam that targeted MLAs in Manipur, sources said.
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Netflix Issues Warning About Phishing Emails, Scam Texts Impersonating The Platform
The emails direct recipients to a fraudulent link to update billing information, which, if clicked, allows scammers to steal login credentials and financial data.
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Sunil Gavaskar Hilariously Mimics Javed Miandad, Leaves Fellow Panelists In Splits
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar hilariously impersonated his Pakistan counterpart Javed Miandad, sending internet into overdrive.
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Odisha University Vice Chancellor Loses Rs 14 Lakh In Digital Arrest Scam
Berhampur University Vice Chancellor Geetanjali Dash was alleged defrauded of Rs 14 lakh by a cybercriminal who, impersonated as an ED officer, put her under "digital arrest", police said here on Tuesday.
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"If Camera Wasn't...": Video Shows Alec Baldwin Warning Trump Impersonator
Actor Alec Baldwin threatened to "snap" the neck of a Donald Trump impersonator, who mocked him over the Rust shooting incident that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
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Man Poses As Officer To "Help" Trader Get Back Rs 25 Lakh, Takes Rs 4 Lakh Cut, Arrested: Cops
A man impersonating as an Enforcement Directorate (ED) official helped a businessman get back Rs 25 lakh from a Gurugram resident, police said on Saturday.
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Dope Thief OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch Brian Tyree Henry Starrer Crime Series
Apple TV+ is set to release ‘Dope Thief,’ a crime thriller starring Brian Tyree Henry. The series, created by Peter Craig, follows two small-time criminals who impersonate DEA agents to pull off a heist, only to uncover a massive drug operation. Directed by Ridley Scott, who also serves as an executive producer, the show promises suspense and h...
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CBI Searches 11 Locations In Delhi, Haryana In Crypto Fraud Case
The CBI has conducted searches at 11 locations in Delhi and Haryana on alleged cyber criminals who were cheating people by impersonating as government officers resulting in seizure of Rs 1.08 crore cash.
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Sam Konstas Aims To Become All-Format Player, Recalls Impersonating English Icons
After taking his first step in the international circuit, Sam Konstas isn't looking to limit himself to the red-ball format.
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NMC Warns Against Fake Calls Impersonating Chairman Of Board
NMC advises medical colleges to not to get into traps of impersonators as the authorities never seek monetary favours.
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Three Arrested For Impersonating Immigration Officers In US
At least three people in three different US states have been arrested for allegedly impersonating Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.
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Indian-Origin Man In UK Fires Blank Shots, Impersonates Cop, Jailed
An Indian-origin man who wore a fake police uniform and fired blanks at armed officers while brandishing an imitation gun near Leicester, eastern England, has been sentenced to three years' imprisonment.
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X Rolls Out Parody Account Labels to Prevent Impersonation, Improve Information Transparency
X (formerly Twitter) on Friday announced the rollout of new account labels for parody or satire accounts. Labels were first introduced on the microblogging platform last year as visual indicators to help users distinguish accounts based on their type and nature. With the new ‘Parody Account’ label, the Elon Musk-owned app aims to reduce imperso...
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Hyderabad Man Loses Rs 3.5 lakh To 'Digital Arrest' Fraud, 3 Arrested
The accused were involved in several fraud cases, impersonating as government officials, including police officers, and threatening victims with false cases and arrests.
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I4C Blocked Over 83,668 WhatsApp Accounts and 3,962 Skype IDs Used in Digital Arrest Scams, Government Says
Cyber fraud instances, including digital arrest scams, are on the rise in India. Digital arrest scams, where scammers impersonate law enforcement officers, target elderly individuals and other vulnerable users are often targeted. The government has disclosed some of the measures taken to detect and prevent such scams, while raising awareness about ...
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3 Impersonated Jay Shah, Sought Crores From Manipur MLAs, Arrested: Sources
Three people have been arrested for impersonating Union Home Minister Amit Shah's son Jay Shah in a fake call scam that targeted MLAs in Manipur, sources said.
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Netflix Issues Warning About Phishing Emails, Scam Texts Impersonating The Platform
The emails direct recipients to a fraudulent link to update billing information, which, if clicked, allows scammers to steal login credentials and financial data.
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Sunil Gavaskar Hilariously Mimics Javed Miandad, Leaves Fellow Panelists In Splits
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar hilariously impersonated his Pakistan counterpart Javed Miandad, sending internet into overdrive.
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Odisha University Vice Chancellor Loses Rs 14 Lakh In Digital Arrest Scam
Berhampur University Vice Chancellor Geetanjali Dash was alleged defrauded of Rs 14 lakh by a cybercriminal who, impersonated as an ED officer, put her under "digital arrest", police said here on Tuesday.
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"If Camera Wasn't...": Video Shows Alec Baldwin Warning Trump Impersonator
Actor Alec Baldwin threatened to "snap" the neck of a Donald Trump impersonator, who mocked him over the Rust shooting incident that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
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Man Poses As Officer To "Help" Trader Get Back Rs 25 Lakh, Takes Rs 4 Lakh Cut, Arrested: Cops
A man impersonating as an Enforcement Directorate (ED) official helped a businessman get back Rs 25 lakh from a Gurugram resident, police said on Saturday.
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Dope Thief OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch Brian Tyree Henry Starrer Crime Series
Apple TV+ is set to release ‘Dope Thief,’ a crime thriller starring Brian Tyree Henry. The series, created by Peter Craig, follows two small-time criminals who impersonate DEA agents to pull off a heist, only to uncover a massive drug operation. Directed by Ridley Scott, who also serves as an executive producer, the show promises suspense and h...
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CBI Searches 11 Locations In Delhi, Haryana In Crypto Fraud Case
The CBI has conducted searches at 11 locations in Delhi and Haryana on alleged cyber criminals who were cheating people by impersonating as government officers resulting in seizure of Rs 1.08 crore cash.
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Sam Konstas Aims To Become All-Format Player, Recalls Impersonating English Icons
After taking his first step in the international circuit, Sam Konstas isn't looking to limit himself to the red-ball format.
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NMC Warns Against Fake Calls Impersonating Chairman Of Board
NMC advises medical colleges to not to get into traps of impersonators as the authorities never seek monetary favours.
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Three Arrested For Impersonating Immigration Officers In US
At least three people in three different US states have been arrested for allegedly impersonating Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.
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Indian-Origin Man In UK Fires Blank Shots, Impersonates Cop, Jailed
An Indian-origin man who wore a fake police uniform and fired blanks at armed officers while brandishing an imitation gun near Leicester, eastern England, has been sentenced to three years' imprisonment.
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X Rolls Out Parody Account Labels to Prevent Impersonation, Improve Information Transparency
X (formerly Twitter) on Friday announced the rollout of new account labels for parody or satire accounts. Labels were first introduced on the microblogging platform last year as visual indicators to help users distinguish accounts based on their type and nature. With the new ‘Parody Account’ label, the Elon Musk-owned app aims to reduce imperso...
