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Teen Refuses To Fall For Fake UPI Trick, Leaves Scammer Speechless: "Maan Gaya..."
This incident showcases the importance of awareness and caution when dealing with suspicious calls or messages.
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Centre Blacklists "Principal Entities" In Crackdown On SMS Scammers
In a major crackdown on SMS scammers, the government has blacklisted 'principal entities' behind SMS headers that were used to send over 10,000 fraudulent messages over the past three months, according to an official release.
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How to Use Chakshu Portal to Report Fraud Spam Calls, Messages, and More
The Chakshu portal enables individuals to report suspicious messages across various platforms such as WhatsApp, SMS, and more
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Chakshu Portal Launched by Government to Curb Cyber Fraud Committed via Phone Calls, SMS, and WhatsApp
Chakshu portal, a platform to report suspected communications of cyber fraud, was launched by the government of India on Monday. The portal was created alongside the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) which will be used for real-time intelligence sharing and coordination between all the stakeholders. The Chakshu portal can be used to report phone ...
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Government Warns Of Smishing Attacks. Here's How To Stay Safe
The Indian government has been cracking down on common cybercrimes and has set up websites and helplines for victims to report cyber fraud and scams. Now, the latest warning from the cyber agency is against a new scam called 'Smishing'.
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Protect Your Aadhaar Card: Step-by-Step Guide To Locking It Online
When you lock your Aadhar card, it secures your biometric data and other personal information, preventing unauthorised individuals from misusing your Aadhar card.
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Your Account Has Been Credited... Or Has It? Delhi Jeweller Loses Lakhs To New Scam
The next time you get a message from your bank stating that money has been credited to your account, it may be wise to check the bank's app or your account statement and see whether the amount is actually there.
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Electricity Bill Scams Ongoing in India, Fraudsters Looting Lakhs of Rupees By Preying on Consumers
Electricity scams are at a peak in India as scammers are targeting consumers in various states to trick them into transferring money for continuing their power connection.
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Power Firm Alerts Customers On Fraud Calls, SMS For Bills
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) has warned its consumers against fraudulent calls and messages seeking payment of electricity bill.
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Airtel CEO Warns Customers Against Cyber Frauds Taking Place in India Amid Coronavirus Spread
Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal has emailed a letter to its customers to warn them about the increase in cyber frauds in India due to massive growth of online transactions amid the spread of coronavirus cases.
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Digital Intelligence Unit Planned by Government to Help Deal With Fraudulent Transactions and Telecom Frauds
The government is setting up a nodal agency called Digital Intelligence Unit (DIU) to work with law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, and telecom service providers for investigating fraudulent activities involving telecom resources. Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday chaired a high-level meetin...
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Punjab Free Smartphone Scheme: Education Minister Issues Phishing Alert
Do not click on any URL, sent through SMS or WhatsApp, to register for free smartphones under the Punjab Smart Connect Scheme, state's Education Minister Vijay Inder Singla said cautioning people against online frauds.
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Paytm Payments Bank Says Telcos Should Act Faster to Counter Online Fraud
Telecom companies in India need to implement stringent preventive and punitive measures to counter the menace of online frauds executed through spam SMS or calls, a top Paytm Payments Bank (PPB) executive said on Thursday.
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Delhi Police Gives Tips on How to Avoid KYC Fraud on Payment Apps Like Google Pay, Paytm
Delhi Police has posted a few guidelines on Twitter, informing people on how to safely use digital payment apps in India.
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Google Details ‘Joker’ Malware That Plagued the Play Store, Claims It Removed 1,700 Apps
Traces of ‘Joker’ or ‘Bread’ malware family go back to 2017, wherein it first indulged in SMS fraud and later moved on to toll fraud after Google restricted use of SMS permission. Google claims that they have at some point used just about every cloaking and obfuscation technique under the sun in an attempt to go undetected.
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Teen Refuses To Fall For Fake UPI Trick, Leaves Scammer Speechless: "Maan Gaya..."
This incident showcases the importance of awareness and caution when dealing with suspicious calls or messages.
-
Centre Blacklists "Principal Entities" In Crackdown On SMS Scammers
In a major crackdown on SMS scammers, the government has blacklisted 'principal entities' behind SMS headers that were used to send over 10,000 fraudulent messages over the past three months, according to an official release.
-
How to Use Chakshu Portal to Report Fraud Spam Calls, Messages, and More
The Chakshu portal enables individuals to report suspicious messages across various platforms such as WhatsApp, SMS, and more
-
Chakshu Portal Launched by Government to Curb Cyber Fraud Committed via Phone Calls, SMS, and WhatsApp
Chakshu portal, a platform to report suspected communications of cyber fraud, was launched by the government of India on Monday. The portal was created alongside the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) which will be used for real-time intelligence sharing and coordination between all the stakeholders. The Chakshu portal can be used to report phone ...
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Government Warns Of Smishing Attacks. Here's How To Stay Safe
The Indian government has been cracking down on common cybercrimes and has set up websites and helplines for victims to report cyber fraud and scams. Now, the latest warning from the cyber agency is against a new scam called 'Smishing'.
-
Protect Your Aadhaar Card: Step-by-Step Guide To Locking It Online
When you lock your Aadhar card, it secures your biometric data and other personal information, preventing unauthorised individuals from misusing your Aadhar card.
-
Your Account Has Been Credited... Or Has It? Delhi Jeweller Loses Lakhs To New Scam
The next time you get a message from your bank stating that money has been credited to your account, it may be wise to check the bank's app or your account statement and see whether the amount is actually there.
-
Electricity Bill Scams Ongoing in India, Fraudsters Looting Lakhs of Rupees By Preying on Consumers
Electricity scams are at a peak in India as scammers are targeting consumers in various states to trick them into transferring money for continuing their power connection.
-
Power Firm Alerts Customers On Fraud Calls, SMS For Bills
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) has warned its consumers against fraudulent calls and messages seeking payment of electricity bill.
-
Airtel CEO Warns Customers Against Cyber Frauds Taking Place in India Amid Coronavirus Spread
Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal has emailed a letter to its customers to warn them about the increase in cyber frauds in India due to massive growth of online transactions amid the spread of coronavirus cases.
-
Digital Intelligence Unit Planned by Government to Help Deal With Fraudulent Transactions and Telecom Frauds
The government is setting up a nodal agency called Digital Intelligence Unit (DIU) to work with law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, and telecom service providers for investigating fraudulent activities involving telecom resources. Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday chaired a high-level meetin...
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Punjab Free Smartphone Scheme: Education Minister Issues Phishing Alert
Do not click on any URL, sent through SMS or WhatsApp, to register for free smartphones under the Punjab Smart Connect Scheme, state's Education Minister Vijay Inder Singla said cautioning people against online frauds.
-
Paytm Payments Bank Says Telcos Should Act Faster to Counter Online Fraud
Telecom companies in India need to implement stringent preventive and punitive measures to counter the menace of online frauds executed through spam SMS or calls, a top Paytm Payments Bank (PPB) executive said on Thursday.
-
Delhi Police Gives Tips on How to Avoid KYC Fraud on Payment Apps Like Google Pay, Paytm
Delhi Police has posted a few guidelines on Twitter, informing people on how to safely use digital payment apps in India.
-
Google Details ‘Joker’ Malware That Plagued the Play Store, Claims It Removed 1,700 Apps
Traces of ‘Joker’ or ‘Bread’ malware family go back to 2017, wherein it first indulged in SMS fraud and later moved on to toll fraud after Google restricted use of SMS permission. Google claims that they have at some point used just about every cloaking and obfuscation technique under the sun in an attempt to go undetected.
