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Bengaluru Man Calls Out New Airport Taxi Scam, Says Driver Used Uber-Like App To Inflate Bill
A man recently took to social media to share his experience of booking a cab from Bengaluru airport. In his post, user Mahesh flagged an "inventive new scam" where taxi drivers use a replica of the Uber app to overcharge customers.
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Netflix Suspended Account Scam Being Used By Hackers to Steal User Information in Several Countries
Hackers are using a phishing scam to target Netflix account users, telling them that their account has been suspended, in order to prompt them to visit a maliciously crafted website. This website steals their Netflix password and banking information, which is then sold on the dark web. Here's how you can keep your Netflix login and password, as wel...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Introduces AI-Powered Spam SMS Identification System to Protect Users from Scams
Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Monday announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) solution that will proactively detect spam SMS and warn users. The telecom operator highlighted that this network-based system uses both AI and machine learning (ML) technologies to look for potential harmful messages in real time. The company has already conducted an initial...
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Netflix's Apple Cider Vinegar Teaser Announced
Netflix’s upcoming series Apple Cider Vinegar dives into the world of wellness influencers who fabricate life-changing health cures for personal gain. Inspired by the book The Woman Who Fooled the World by Beau Donelly and Nick Toscano, the show follows two women who build an online empire by selling false health solutions to a global audience. A...
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Google Introduces AI-Powered Safety Tools to Protect Users from Phone Call Scams and Malicious Apps
Google introduced two new artificial intelligence (AI) safety tools for Android devices on Wednesday. These tools are aimed at protecting users from phone call-based scams and malicious apps by monitoring the activity in real time. The first is Scam Detection in Phone by Google, which monitors conversation patterns to determine whether an incoming ...
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New Taxi Scam In Bengaluru? X User Says Drivers Are Making People Pay Extra Fare
As per X user Shivam Sourav Jha, cab drivers would stop at the petrol pump and demand the customers to pay for the fuel.
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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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New Spoofed Calls Prevention System Blocked 1.35 Crore International Calls in 24 Hours, Says DoT
The new 'International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System' has been made operational and in just 24 hours the system has identified and blocked about 1.35 crore calls as spoofed calls.
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Google Messages Rolls Out Sensitive Content Warning, Enhanced Spam Detection and More Features
Google Messages is rolling out several new features aimed at improving user privacy and protecting them from suspicious calls and messages. One of the additions is protection against scam texts related to package deliveries and jobs, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) models. There are also features related to handling international callers an...
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Woman Falls Victim To Lounge Scam At Bengaluru Airport, Loses Over Rs 87,000
Ms Mani in a new video clarified that authorities at Bengaluru International Airport have reached out to her and are actively assisting her with the situation.
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All About Catfish Scams After Netflix's New Eye-Opening Documentary 'Sweet Bobby'
Netflix's new documentary Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare is a story of a London radio presenter deceived by her own cousin in a catfish scam lasting nearly a decade.
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Covid Funds Misappropriated, Files Missing: Fresh Scam Allegations In Karnataka
The MUDA scam that had been occupying headlines in Karnataka has been pushed aside by a new scam - alleged misappropriation of funds to the tune of crores meant to fight Covid during the BJP rule in the state - raising allegations of tit-for-tat scam
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Bengaluru YouTuber Speaks Out After ''Tipping Is A Scam'' Post Sparks Backlash
Mr Sharma shared his frustrating experience at a New York City restaurant, where he claimed he was denied his change after paying $50 in cash for a $45 meal.
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Bengaluru Man's Post About Tipping Culture In NYC Sparks Debate Online
The captin of the post read, "Tipping is such a scam in New York. Why do I pay extra just because restaurants pay minimum hourly wages?"
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"Such A Scam": Indian YouTuber Slams Tipping Culture In US, Sparks Heated Debate
In a viral post, Mr Sharma shared his frustrating experience at a New York City restaurant, where he claimed he was denied his change after paying $50 in cash for a $45 meal.
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Bengaluru Man Calls Out New Airport Taxi Scam, Says Driver Used Uber-Like App To Inflate Bill
A man recently took to social media to share his experience of booking a cab from Bengaluru airport. In his post, user Mahesh flagged an "inventive new scam" where taxi drivers use a replica of the Uber app to overcharge customers.
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Netflix Suspended Account Scam Being Used By Hackers to Steal User Information in Several Countries
Hackers are using a phishing scam to target Netflix account users, telling them that their account has been suspended, in order to prompt them to visit a maliciously crafted website. This website steals their Netflix password and banking information, which is then sold on the dark web. Here's how you can keep your Netflix login and password, as wel...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Introduces AI-Powered Spam SMS Identification System to Protect Users from Scams
Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Monday announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) solution that will proactively detect spam SMS and warn users. The telecom operator highlighted that this network-based system uses both AI and machine learning (ML) technologies to look for potential harmful messages in real time. The company has already conducted an initial...
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Netflix's Apple Cider Vinegar Teaser Announced
Netflix’s upcoming series Apple Cider Vinegar dives into the world of wellness influencers who fabricate life-changing health cures for personal gain. Inspired by the book The Woman Who Fooled the World by Beau Donelly and Nick Toscano, the show follows two women who build an online empire by selling false health solutions to a global audience. A...
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Google Introduces AI-Powered Safety Tools to Protect Users from Phone Call Scams and Malicious Apps
Google introduced two new artificial intelligence (AI) safety tools for Android devices on Wednesday. These tools are aimed at protecting users from phone call-based scams and malicious apps by monitoring the activity in real time. The first is Scam Detection in Phone by Google, which monitors conversation patterns to determine whether an incoming ...
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New Taxi Scam In Bengaluru? X User Says Drivers Are Making People Pay Extra Fare
As per X user Shivam Sourav Jha, cab drivers would stop at the petrol pump and demand the customers to pay for the fuel.
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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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New Spoofed Calls Prevention System Blocked 1.35 Crore International Calls in 24 Hours, Says DoT
The new 'International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System' has been made operational and in just 24 hours the system has identified and blocked about 1.35 crore calls as spoofed calls.
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Google Messages Rolls Out Sensitive Content Warning, Enhanced Spam Detection and More Features
Google Messages is rolling out several new features aimed at improving user privacy and protecting them from suspicious calls and messages. One of the additions is protection against scam texts related to package deliveries and jobs, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) models. There are also features related to handling international callers an...
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Woman Falls Victim To Lounge Scam At Bengaluru Airport, Loses Over Rs 87,000
Ms Mani in a new video clarified that authorities at Bengaluru International Airport have reached out to her and are actively assisting her with the situation.
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All About Catfish Scams After Netflix's New Eye-Opening Documentary 'Sweet Bobby'
Netflix's new documentary Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare is a story of a London radio presenter deceived by her own cousin in a catfish scam lasting nearly a decade.
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Covid Funds Misappropriated, Files Missing: Fresh Scam Allegations In Karnataka
The MUDA scam that had been occupying headlines in Karnataka has been pushed aside by a new scam - alleged misappropriation of funds to the tune of crores meant to fight Covid during the BJP rule in the state - raising allegations of tit-for-tat scam
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Bengaluru YouTuber Speaks Out After ''Tipping Is A Scam'' Post Sparks Backlash
Mr Sharma shared his frustrating experience at a New York City restaurant, where he claimed he was denied his change after paying $50 in cash for a $45 meal.
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Bengaluru Man's Post About Tipping Culture In NYC Sparks Debate Online
The captin of the post read, "Tipping is such a scam in New York. Why do I pay extra just because restaurants pay minimum hourly wages?"
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"Such A Scam": Indian YouTuber Slams Tipping Culture In US, Sparks Heated Debate
In a viral post, Mr Sharma shared his frustrating experience at a New York City restaurant, where he claimed he was denied his change after paying $50 in cash for a $45 meal.
