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Telegram Groups Emerge as Entry Points for Crypto Scammers, Warn Security Firms
Scam Sniffer, in a post on X, revealed that crypto scammers are creating fake accounts impersonating popular influencers. These profiles actively comment on posts to target potential victims.
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'Digital Arrest': People Are Losing Crores To Scammers. How To Remain Safe
"Digital arrests" refers to a type of cyber fraud where scammers impersonate law enforcement officers or government representatives.
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Meet 69-Year-Old St Stephen's Alumnus Who Posed As Ex IPS To Con Officials
A 69-year-old man's attempt to impersonate a retired IPS officer to intervene in an investigation against his businessman friend opened a can of worms that revealed how the elderly man was using fake credentials to con government officers
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Watch: Comedian Kettan Singh's Pitch-Perfect Mimicry Of Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar Thrills The Internet
Kettan impersonated the voices of Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar as he sang Senorita on guitar
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Watch: US Comedian's Hilarious Impersonation Of Trump In India Leaves Internet In Splits
US-based comedian Austin Nasso is going viral online for his hilarious impersonation of US-President-elect Donald Trump during a fictional visit to India.
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7 Fake Probe Agency Officers Raid Delhi Man Seeking Crores, Case Filed: Cops
The Delhi Police has booked seven persons who conducted a "fake" raid against a man living in DLF Farms area and tried to extort Rs 5 crore from him by impersonating as Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials.
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A Call, Digital Arrest, Rs 7 Crore Transferred: How Vardhman Boss Was Duped
A fraudster impersonating Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, a fake virtual courtroom and documents closely resembling original ones were part of the elaborate plan through which Vardhman Group head SP Oswal was duped of Rs 7 crore.
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US Woman Murdered Husband, Buried Body Under Fire Pit, And Impersonated Him On Social Media
A Florida woman, Laurie Leigh Shaver, has been convicted of second-degree murder for killing her husband in 2015 and burying his body under a fire pit in their backyard.
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Crypto Fraud Increased 45 Percent in 2023 to $5.6 Billion, FBI Says
The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center received nearly 69,500 complaints from consumers in the US and abroad last year. Call center frauds, such as government impersonation scams, accounted for about 10 percent of cryptocurrency losses.
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Dalit Woman Raped In UP, 1 Arrested; Police Case Against Cleric: Cops
A man has been arrested and a cleric booked for allegedly raping a Dalit woman here by through impersonation, an officer said on Sunday.
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Delhi High Court Orders Removal of Scam Sites Impersonating Crypto Firm Mudrex
Last week, Mudrex filed a petition with the Delhi High Court seeking action against the fraudulent websites. Mudrex had submitted evidence of its names and other marks being used extensively by fake websites to interact with users across the country.
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"Send Me Rs 500 For Cab": Scammer Poses As Chief Justice, Case Filed
From fake digital arrests to courier fraud, cybercriminals have become crafty. After several instances of fraudsters impersonating policemen, messaging and calling people to dupe them of their hard-earned money, a fake message from the 'CJI', seeking
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Crypto Scammers are Disguising as BlackRock Officials to Lure Potential Victims: Details
Crypto scammers have been found impersonating BlackRock officials to deceive their victims. In investment scams, fraudsters often use limited-time offers to pressure victims, making the lure of a substantial reward overshadow their better judgment. BlackRock has released an urgent warning to the crypto community.
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Economics Graduate Among 3 Arrested For Defrauding Delhi Bank Of Rs 9.5 Lakh
The Delhi Police has arrested three people who allegedly impersonated themselves as owner of a firm and defrauded Rs 9.50 lakh, an officer on Monday said.
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Amid NEET Row, Fake Candidates For Teachers' Recruitment Exam Arrested In Bihar
Five men impersonating candidates and writing answer papers for a teacher recruitment exam -- much in the style of Bollywood blockbuster "Munnabhai MBBS" -- have been arrested from Bihar's Saharsa.
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Telegram Groups Emerge as Entry Points for Crypto Scammers, Warn Security Firms
Scam Sniffer, in a post on X, revealed that crypto scammers are creating fake accounts impersonating popular influencers. These profiles actively comment on posts to target potential victims.
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'Digital Arrest': People Are Losing Crores To Scammers. How To Remain Safe
"Digital arrests" refers to a type of cyber fraud where scammers impersonate law enforcement officers or government representatives.
-
Meet 69-Year-Old St Stephen's Alumnus Who Posed As Ex IPS To Con Officials
A 69-year-old man's attempt to impersonate a retired IPS officer to intervene in an investigation against his businessman friend opened a can of worms that revealed how the elderly man was using fake credentials to con government officers
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Watch: Comedian Kettan Singh's Pitch-Perfect Mimicry Of Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar Thrills The Internet
Kettan impersonated the voices of Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar as he sang Senorita on guitar
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Watch: US Comedian's Hilarious Impersonation Of Trump In India Leaves Internet In Splits
US-based comedian Austin Nasso is going viral online for his hilarious impersonation of US-President-elect Donald Trump during a fictional visit to India.
-
7 Fake Probe Agency Officers Raid Delhi Man Seeking Crores, Case Filed: Cops
The Delhi Police has booked seven persons who conducted a "fake" raid against a man living in DLF Farms area and tried to extort Rs 5 crore from him by impersonating as Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials.
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A Call, Digital Arrest, Rs 7 Crore Transferred: How Vardhman Boss Was Duped
A fraudster impersonating Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, a fake virtual courtroom and documents closely resembling original ones were part of the elaborate plan through which Vardhman Group head SP Oswal was duped of Rs 7 crore.
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US Woman Murdered Husband, Buried Body Under Fire Pit, And Impersonated Him On Social Media
A Florida woman, Laurie Leigh Shaver, has been convicted of second-degree murder for killing her husband in 2015 and burying his body under a fire pit in their backyard.
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Crypto Fraud Increased 45 Percent in 2023 to $5.6 Billion, FBI Says
The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center received nearly 69,500 complaints from consumers in the US and abroad last year. Call center frauds, such as government impersonation scams, accounted for about 10 percent of cryptocurrency losses.
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Dalit Woman Raped In UP, 1 Arrested; Police Case Against Cleric: Cops
A man has been arrested and a cleric booked for allegedly raping a Dalit woman here by through impersonation, an officer said on Sunday.
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Delhi High Court Orders Removal of Scam Sites Impersonating Crypto Firm Mudrex
Last week, Mudrex filed a petition with the Delhi High Court seeking action against the fraudulent websites. Mudrex had submitted evidence of its names and other marks being used extensively by fake websites to interact with users across the country.
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"Send Me Rs 500 For Cab": Scammer Poses As Chief Justice, Case Filed
From fake digital arrests to courier fraud, cybercriminals have become crafty. After several instances of fraudsters impersonating policemen, messaging and calling people to dupe them of their hard-earned money, a fake message from the 'CJI', seeking
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Crypto Scammers are Disguising as BlackRock Officials to Lure Potential Victims: Details
Crypto scammers have been found impersonating BlackRock officials to deceive their victims. In investment scams, fraudsters often use limited-time offers to pressure victims, making the lure of a substantial reward overshadow their better judgment. BlackRock has released an urgent warning to the crypto community.
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Economics Graduate Among 3 Arrested For Defrauding Delhi Bank Of Rs 9.5 Lakh
The Delhi Police has arrested three people who allegedly impersonated themselves as owner of a firm and defrauded Rs 9.50 lakh, an officer on Monday said.
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Amid NEET Row, Fake Candidates For Teachers' Recruitment Exam Arrested In Bihar
Five men impersonating candidates and writing answer papers for a teacher recruitment exam -- much in the style of Bollywood blockbuster "Munnabhai MBBS" -- have been arrested from Bihar's Saharsa.
