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Man Poses As Officer To "Help" Trader Get Back Rs 25 Lakh, Takes Rs 4 Lakh Cut: 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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Odisha Couple Pose As Daughter, Son-In-Law Of PM's Principal Secretary, Arrested
Odisha Police on Monday said it arrested a couple on charges of defrauding people by impersonating themselves as the daughter and son-in-law of PK Mishra, the principal secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Actor Arjun Kapoor Falls Victim To Online Scam, Warns Fans
Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor recently took to his social media to warn his fans about an online scam involving someone impersonating his manager.
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Bengaluru Techie Loses Rs 11.8 Crore After "Digital Arrest"
A 39-year-old software engineer became a victim to a "digital arrest" scam and lost Rs 11.8 crore when fraudsters impersonating police officials claimed that his Aadhaar card was being misused to open bank accounts for money laundering, police said.
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China Woman Hires Actors To Pose As Family, Extorts Money From Blind Date
A married woman in China has been detained by police for hiring actors to impersonate herself and her parents on a blind date.
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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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Man Poses As Officer To "Help" Trader Get Back Rs 25 Lakh, Takes Rs 4 Lakh Cut: 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.
-
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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Odisha Couple Pose As Daughter, Son-In-Law Of PM's Principal Secretary, Arrested
Odisha Police on Monday said it arrested a couple on charges of defrauding people by impersonating themselves as the daughter and son-in-law of PK Mishra, the principal secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Actor Arjun Kapoor Falls Victim To Online Scam, Warns Fans
Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor recently took to his social media to warn his fans about an online scam involving someone impersonating his manager.
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Bengaluru Techie Loses Rs 11.8 Crore After "Digital Arrest"
A 39-year-old software engineer became a victim to a "digital arrest" scam and lost Rs 11.8 crore when fraudsters impersonating police officials claimed that his Aadhaar card was being misused to open bank accounts for money laundering, police said.
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China Woman Hires Actors To Pose As Family, Extorts Money From Blind Date
A married woman in China has been detained by police for hiring actors to impersonate herself and her parents on a blind date.
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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
