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French Woman Catfished, Scammed Of Rs 7 Crore. Brad Pitt Responds
In February 2023, 53-year-old Anne received a message from an Instagram account posing as Brad Pitt and then started the scam.
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Zerodha's Nithin Kamath Warns Against New Scam Which Could Drain Your Bank Accounts. See Post
Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath recently took to social media to warn users against a new scam which could potentially drain bank accounts.
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eBay and Beazley Reportedly Being Targeted by Advanced AI-Generated Phishing Scams
eBay, the ecommerce giant, and several other companies are reportedly witnessing an increased volume of personalised phishing attacks aimed towards high-level employees. As per the report, these phishing scams are being carried out using artificial intelligence (AI) systems to make them appear human-like and avoid the telltale signs of a typical sc...
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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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Swipe Crime OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
The web series "Swipe Crime" releases on Amazon MX Player on December 20, 2024. Starring Rishab Chadha, Mugdha Agarwal, and others, the show explores campus friendships intertwined with cybercrime. Directed by Harsh Mainra, the plot revolves around students facing the repercussions of an internet scam, uncovering dark secrets along the way. As the ...
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How Mumbai Woman Foiled Scammers Posing As Cops
A 35-year-old woman from Mumbai has managed to turn the tables on some online scammers, when posing as cops, they tried to extract her bank account details.
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How A Rs 59 Lakh Online Scam Unfolded Involving Fake CBI, Custom Officials
A man residing in Maharashtra's Thane city lost Rs 59 lakh as cyber fraudsters coerced him into paying money by posing as Customs and CBI officials.
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FBI Issues Urgent Warning For Chrome, Safari And Edge Users: Scammers Are Targeting You
The FBI has issued a warning to online shoppers as holiday season scams surge, with an 89% increase in fraudulent websites reported.
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Woman In China Makes Rs 35 Lakh In 3 Months From 'Flash' Marriages And Divorces
A matchmaking scam in China has exploited single men through "flash marriages," where women posed as brides and vanished after receiving hefty bride prices.
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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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Chinese Man, Involved In Rs 100 Crore Cyber Scam, Arrested In Delhi
A Chinese national was arrested for his involvement in a massive Rs 100 crore cyber fraud case in Delhi, officials said on Tuesday.
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Chinese Man Duped Of Rs 11 Lakh By Fiancee In Bizarre "Marriage Bed Burning" Scam
In a unique online romance scam, a man in Tianjin, China, fell victim to a bizarre "marriage bed burning" ritual, costing him Rs 11 lakh.
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Prime Accused In Assam Trading Scam Arrested From Goa
The prime accused in the online trading scam case, Deepankar Barman, was arrested by the Assam Police from Goa on Sunday, DGP GP Singh said. The arrest came after an intense cross-country search for two months.
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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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French Woman Catfished, Scammed Of Rs 7 Crore. Brad Pitt Responds
In February 2023, 53-year-old Anne received a message from an Instagram account posing as Brad Pitt and then started the scam.
-
Zerodha's Nithin Kamath Warns Against New Scam Which Could Drain Your Bank Accounts. See Post
Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath recently took to social media to warn users against a new scam which could potentially drain bank accounts.
-
eBay and Beazley Reportedly Being Targeted by Advanced AI-Generated Phishing Scams
eBay, the ecommerce giant, and several other companies are reportedly witnessing an increased volume of personalised phishing attacks aimed towards high-level employees. As per the report, these phishing scams are being carried out using artificial intelligence (AI) systems to make them appear human-like and avoid the telltale signs of a typical sc...
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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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Swipe Crime OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
The web series "Swipe Crime" releases on Amazon MX Player on December 20, 2024. Starring Rishab Chadha, Mugdha Agarwal, and others, the show explores campus friendships intertwined with cybercrime. Directed by Harsh Mainra, the plot revolves around students facing the repercussions of an internet scam, uncovering dark secrets along the way. As the ...
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How Mumbai Woman Foiled Scammers Posing As Cops
A 35-year-old woman from Mumbai has managed to turn the tables on some online scammers, when posing as cops, they tried to extract her bank account details.
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How A Rs 59 Lakh Online Scam Unfolded Involving Fake CBI, Custom Officials
A man residing in Maharashtra's Thane city lost Rs 59 lakh as cyber fraudsters coerced him into paying money by posing as Customs and CBI officials.
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FBI Issues Urgent Warning For Chrome, Safari And Edge Users: Scammers Are Targeting You
The FBI has issued a warning to online shoppers as holiday season scams surge, with an 89% increase in fraudulent websites reported.
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Woman In China Makes Rs 35 Lakh In 3 Months From 'Flash' Marriages And Divorces
A matchmaking scam in China has exploited single men through "flash marriages," where women posed as brides and vanished after receiving hefty bride prices.
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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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Chinese Man, Involved In Rs 100 Crore Cyber Scam, Arrested In Delhi
A Chinese national was arrested for his involvement in a massive Rs 100 crore cyber fraud case in Delhi, officials said on Tuesday.
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Chinese Man Duped Of Rs 11 Lakh By Fiancee In Bizarre "Marriage Bed Burning" Scam
In a unique online romance scam, a man in Tianjin, China, fell victim to a bizarre "marriage bed burning" ritual, costing him Rs 11 lakh.
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Prime Accused In Assam Trading Scam Arrested From Goa
The prime accused in the online trading scam case, Deepankar Barman, was arrested by the Assam Police from Goa on Sunday, DGP GP Singh said. The arrest came after an intense cross-country search for two months.
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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.
