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Lounge Pass App Scam Targeting Indian Travellers Uncovered; Reportedly Swindled Rs. 9 Lakhs in One Month
Lounge Pass app scam, a new online scam that involves the eponymous malicious app, has recently been uncovered. The incident came to the surface after an alleged victim of the scam took to social media to share their experience and how they were scammed of a hefty amount. Cybersecurity researchers have now confirmed the existence of the scam which ...
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Internet Slams Delhi Man After He Says He Was Scammed By Online Date. Here's Why
A man in Delhi recently claimed that he was scammed by a woman he met via an online dating app and ended up losing Rs 16,000.
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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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"For Rs 20,000...'': Gurgaon Techie Turns Tables On Scammer, Leaves Internet In Splits
It all started when he received a message from a scammer who pretended to be a representative of HDFC Bank.
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Vietnamese Hackers Using ‘Maorrisbot’ to Target Indians in WhatsApp e-Challan Scam: CloudSEK
WhatsApp e-Challan scams are reportedly being carried out in India using a new type of technical malware dubbed Maorris bot. This is a new type of scam and the report claims there is a large organised effort behind it. So far, the malware is said to be affecting only Android devices, and no impact has been seen on the iPhone or other Apple devices.
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Watch: Man Catches Vendor Selling Fake Power Bank Inside Moving Train. Internet Say "Scam 2024"
The man decided to do a quality check and found out that the insides of the power bank were filled with mud.
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Hugging Trees For Rs 1,500? Ad By Bengaluru Company Shocks Internet
A company in Bangalore is offering guided forest bathing experiences for a fee of Rs 1,500, which has angered some social media users.
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Russia On Top Of Global Cybercrime Index, Read Where India Stands
The first ever 'World Cybercrime Index', which identifies the globe's key cybercrime hotspots by ranking the most significant sources of cybercrime at a national level.
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Internet Outraged As YouTuber Sheds Light On 'Suicide Scam' Involving Ola Driver
The incident has sparked online anger, with many criticising the driver's behaviour and calling for stricter measures from Ola to prevent similar occurrences.
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Bumble Adds New AI Tool Deception Detector to Identify Spam, Scam, and Fake Profiles
Bumble released a new AI-powered tool called Deception Detector that can identify and block spam, scams, and fake profiles before members come across them. The feature was launched to mark Safer Internet Day. The dating app claims that 95 percent of accounts that showed up in its testing as fraudulent were already automatically blocked by Deception...
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CoinDCX Highlights Risk of Fraudulent Websites, Shares Safety Tips to Avoid Crypto Scams
CoinDXC is marking India’s Safer Internet Day with a campaign to spread awareness around potential crypto crimes. The campaign utilises various channels and formats including social media to educate users and new investors.
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"I Can't Believe He's Gone" Scam On Facebook: What It It And And How To Protect Yourself From It
Cybersecurity expert Marijus Briedis from NordVPN has explained that this scam preys on users' emotions, particularly grief and loss, to lure them into clicking on malicious links.
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House Hunting In Delhi, Man Told To Get Rs 2,500 Visitor Card, Internet Reacts
Many people on Reddit labelled the visitation charges as a "scam".
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Apple Agrees to Settle Lawsuit That Alleged It Kept Stolen Funds From iTunes Gift Card Scams
Apple has agreed to settle a lawsuit accusing the company of knowingly letting scammers exploit its gift cards, and keep stolen funds for itself. According to a filing on Wednesday in federal court in San Jose, California, Apple and the plaintiffs have agreed on material settlement terms after working with a mediator.
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Job Scams On The Rise, Entrepreneur Explains How To Identify And Avoid Them
The increasing number of job scams has forced the government and many internet personalities to release special instructions on how to identify and avoid such frauds.
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Lounge Pass App Scam Targeting Indian Travellers Uncovered; Reportedly Swindled Rs. 9 Lakhs in One Month
Lounge Pass app scam, a new online scam that involves the eponymous malicious app, has recently been uncovered. The incident came to the surface after an alleged victim of the scam took to social media to share their experience and how they were scammed of a hefty amount. Cybersecurity researchers have now confirmed the existence of the scam which ...
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Internet Slams Delhi Man After He Says He Was Scammed By Online Date. Here's Why
A man in Delhi recently claimed that he was scammed by a woman he met via an online dating app and ended up losing Rs 16,000.
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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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"For Rs 20,000...'': Gurgaon Techie Turns Tables On Scammer, Leaves Internet In Splits
It all started when he received a message from a scammer who pretended to be a representative of HDFC Bank.
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Vietnamese Hackers Using ‘Maorrisbot’ to Target Indians in WhatsApp e-Challan Scam: CloudSEK
WhatsApp e-Challan scams are reportedly being carried out in India using a new type of technical malware dubbed Maorris bot. This is a new type of scam and the report claims there is a large organised effort behind it. So far, the malware is said to be affecting only Android devices, and no impact has been seen on the iPhone or other Apple devices.
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Watch: Man Catches Vendor Selling Fake Power Bank Inside Moving Train. Internet Say "Scam 2024"
The man decided to do a quality check and found out that the insides of the power bank were filled with mud.
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Hugging Trees For Rs 1,500? Ad By Bengaluru Company Shocks Internet
A company in Bangalore is offering guided forest bathing experiences for a fee of Rs 1,500, which has angered some social media users.
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Russia On Top Of Global Cybercrime Index, Read Where India Stands
The first ever 'World Cybercrime Index', which identifies the globe's key cybercrime hotspots by ranking the most significant sources of cybercrime at a national level.
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Internet Outraged As YouTuber Sheds Light On 'Suicide Scam' Involving Ola Driver
The incident has sparked online anger, with many criticising the driver's behaviour and calling for stricter measures from Ola to prevent similar occurrences.
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Bumble Adds New AI Tool Deception Detector to Identify Spam, Scam, and Fake Profiles
Bumble released a new AI-powered tool called Deception Detector that can identify and block spam, scams, and fake profiles before members come across them. The feature was launched to mark Safer Internet Day. The dating app claims that 95 percent of accounts that showed up in its testing as fraudulent were already automatically blocked by Deception...
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CoinDCX Highlights Risk of Fraudulent Websites, Shares Safety Tips to Avoid Crypto Scams
CoinDXC is marking India’s Safer Internet Day with a campaign to spread awareness around potential crypto crimes. The campaign utilises various channels and formats including social media to educate users and new investors.
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"I Can't Believe He's Gone" Scam On Facebook: What It It And And How To Protect Yourself From It
Cybersecurity expert Marijus Briedis from NordVPN has explained that this scam preys on users' emotions, particularly grief and loss, to lure them into clicking on malicious links.
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House Hunting In Delhi, Man Told To Get Rs 2,500 Visitor Card, Internet Reacts
Many people on Reddit labelled the visitation charges as a "scam".
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Apple Agrees to Settle Lawsuit That Alleged It Kept Stolen Funds From iTunes Gift Card Scams
Apple has agreed to settle a lawsuit accusing the company of knowingly letting scammers exploit its gift cards, and keep stolen funds for itself. According to a filing on Wednesday in federal court in San Jose, California, Apple and the plaintiffs have agreed on material settlement terms after working with a mediator.
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Job Scams On The Rise, Entrepreneur Explains How To Identify And Avoid Them
The increasing number of job scams has forced the government and many internet personalities to release special instructions on how to identify and avoid such frauds.
