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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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Beware Netflix Users, This Scam Can Steal Your Credit Card Details
Cybersecurity experts have alerted Netflix users against an SMS phishing campaign being used to steal account and credit card information.
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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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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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Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Warns Users About a Massive Ongoing SMS Phishing Scam
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has warned investors of a “massive phishing scam via SMS” on Twitter, stating that scammers sent SMS messages to crypto users informing them of a withdrawal request from an unknown IP address they may want to cancel.
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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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RBI Launches Campaign Against SMS Fraudsters
Typically, such scams involve SMSes and emails to gullible people promising lotteries and prize money from the Reserve Bank
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Probe 2 Ex-Chief Ministers In Karnataka Mining Scam, Says Supreme Court
Six years after a Lokayukta report indicted two Karnataka chief ministers N Dharam Singh and HD Kumaraswamy, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a probe into the role played by the two politicians in a mining scam. The probe, to be conducted by the state's special investigation team, will have to report its findings to the court within three mo...
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Sebi Widens Probe Into Investment Scams via SMS, WhatsApp
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has widened its probe into suspected investment scams through SMS and WhatsApp messages, wherein investors are lured into promise of huge returns after initial payments.
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2013: Fighting big and bountiful, Sebi gets new anti-fraud powers
From large corporates like Sahara to unknown individuals perpetrating SMS investment scams, it was a year marked by many penal actions and even more policy measures by market watchdog Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to safeguard investors interest.
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Coal-Gate: yes, Attorney General tried to interfere, claims Additional Solicitor General
Hours before a crucial Supreme Court hearing on whether the government tried to influence the CBI's investigation into the coal scam, new and grave allegations have surfaced from one of the government's top legal officers.
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Indian Grand Prix: Beware of F1 tickets scam
With only one month left for the Formula 1 games to be held in Greater Noida, and youngsters looking for options to grab tickets for the mega event, cyber criminals have started to play foul in order to lure young enthusiasts. Lakshmi Nagar resident Hemant Mehta Agarwal could not believe his luck when he received an SMS which said that Formula 1 or...
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CWG scam: SM Krishna promises help to Oz companies
External Affairs Minister SM Krishna has assured the Australian government that he would take up the matter of non-payment of dues to companies for Commonwealth Games-related work after the issue featured in his talks with Kevin Rudd.According to reports, some Australian companies are preparing a lawsuit against the Commonwealth Games Organising Co...
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One in 100 falls for SMS scams
As the number of mobile internet users rises rapidly, criminals are exploiting new technologies with increasing efficiency. One in 100 recipients fall for SMS scams as criminals start targeting smart phones, says a survey. With smart phones predicted to outsell PCs in 2011, the survey, commissioned by mobile security firm AdaptiveMobile, indicates ...
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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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Beware Netflix Users, This Scam Can Steal Your Credit Card Details
Cybersecurity experts have alerted Netflix users against an SMS phishing campaign being used to steal account and credit card information.
-
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'.
-
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.
-
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Warns Users About a Massive Ongoing SMS Phishing Scam
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has warned investors of a “massive phishing scam via SMS” on Twitter, stating that scammers sent SMS messages to crypto users informing them of a withdrawal request from an unknown IP address they may want to cancel.
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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.
-
RBI Launches Campaign Against SMS Fraudsters
Typically, such scams involve SMSes and emails to gullible people promising lotteries and prize money from the Reserve Bank
-
Probe 2 Ex-Chief Ministers In Karnataka Mining Scam, Says Supreme Court
Six years after a Lokayukta report indicted two Karnataka chief ministers N Dharam Singh and HD Kumaraswamy, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a probe into the role played by the two politicians in a mining scam. The probe, to be conducted by the state's special investigation team, will have to report its findings to the court within three mo...
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Sebi Widens Probe Into Investment Scams via SMS, WhatsApp
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has widened its probe into suspected investment scams through SMS and WhatsApp messages, wherein investors are lured into promise of huge returns after initial payments.
-
2013: Fighting big and bountiful, Sebi gets new anti-fraud powers
From large corporates like Sahara to unknown individuals perpetrating SMS investment scams, it was a year marked by many penal actions and even more policy measures by market watchdog Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to safeguard investors interest.
-
Coal-Gate: yes, Attorney General tried to interfere, claims Additional Solicitor General
Hours before a crucial Supreme Court hearing on whether the government tried to influence the CBI's investigation into the coal scam, new and grave allegations have surfaced from one of the government's top legal officers.
-
Indian Grand Prix: Beware of F1 tickets scam
With only one month left for the Formula 1 games to be held in Greater Noida, and youngsters looking for options to grab tickets for the mega event, cyber criminals have started to play foul in order to lure young enthusiasts. Lakshmi Nagar resident Hemant Mehta Agarwal could not believe his luck when he received an SMS which said that Formula 1 or...
-
CWG scam: SM Krishna promises help to Oz companies
External Affairs Minister SM Krishna has assured the Australian government that he would take up the matter of non-payment of dues to companies for Commonwealth Games-related work after the issue featured in his talks with Kevin Rudd.According to reports, some Australian companies are preparing a lawsuit against the Commonwealth Games Organising Co...
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One in 100 falls for SMS scams
As the number of mobile internet users rises rapidly, criminals are exploiting new technologies with increasing efficiency. One in 100 recipients fall for SMS scams as criminals start targeting smart phones, says a survey. With smart phones predicted to outsell PCs in 2011, the survey, commissioned by mobile security firm AdaptiveMobile, indicates ...
