2 lakh tech support scams detected in India in Q1 2021: Report

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2 lakh tech support scams detected in India in Q1 2021: Report

Cybersecurity researchers said on Monday that they have detected and blocked more than 200,000 tech support scam attacks in India in the first quarter this year. In tech support scams, fraudsters use scare tactics to trick innocent individuals into purchasing overpriced and unnecessary "support services" to fix an alleged computer, device, or software problem. "Above all, remember that whether it's a phone call or a website, legitimate tech support won't ever proactively seek you out to fix an issue. In addition, fraudsters go to great lengths to convince victims of their legitimacy, including creating web pages that imitate antivirus or firewall software warnings or even setting up fake companies to validate their con.

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DoT's decisive action instills fear in scammers, blocks 1.35 crore fraudulent calls within 24-hour period

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Bengaluru techie loses Rs 2.8 crore in latest cyber fraud of fake phone scheme

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New scam in India? Scammers gain access to man’s phone screen; he turns to internet for help

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Cyber fraud! 2 Airtel employees arrested for issuing over 530 virtual numbers to Indonesian, Chinese scammers: Report

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Scam Alert! THESE are the 10 ways scamsters can drain your bank account

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Government warns BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi Users to avoid calls from THESE numbers to avoid digital scams

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Government warns BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi Users to avoid calls from THESE numbers to avoid digital scams

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IIT Bombay student gets call from fake telecom authority for his SIM, loses Rs 7.28 lakh

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BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi users: TRAI warns of new mobile tower scam

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BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi users: TRAI warns of new mobile tower scam

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Beware! New scam using TRAI’s name could drain your bank account

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BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi users attention! TRAI warns of new scams targeting mobile users

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DoT System to Detect and Block Spoofed International Calls

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DoT System to Detect and Block Spoofed International Calls

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Over 1 crore fraudulent mobile connections disconnected with help of Sanchar Saathi

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Puducherry cyber wing bust major online scam

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Puducherry cyber wing bust major online scam

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Indian Govt Warns iPhone Users About This ‘Transnational Courier Scam’: Here’s What You Should Know

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Researchers reveal alarming rise in investment scams in India through Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram

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Receiving international spoofed calls with Indian numbers? Here’s what Govt suggests you to do

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Receiving international spoofed calls with Indian numbers? Here’s what Govt suggests you to do

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Govt starts action against parcel scam, urges citizens to report suspected calls on cyber crime website

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Government of India Blocks 372 Mobiles, Suspends 906 for Fraud

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Government of India Blocks 372 Mobiles, Suspends 906 for Fraud

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Indian Govt Blocks 20 Mobile Phones For Its Misuse In Cyber Scam

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Bengaluru techie alerts people about new scam in city. ‘Be cautious with your money,’ she says

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Bengaluru techie alerts people about new scam in city. ‘Be cautious with your money,’ she says

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'FedEx Scam': Fraudsters Cheat Bengaluru Lawyer Of Rs 15 Lakh, Make Her Strip On Cam Over 35-Hour Call

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Indian Govt Is Warning People About Fraud Ads That Can Steal Your Money: Here’s What It Says

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Indian Govt Is Warning People About Fraud Ads That Can Steal Your Money: Here’s What It Says

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Job Frauds, Sextortion Scams: What 2023 Cybercrime Trends Looked Like in India

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Job Frauds, Sextortion Scams: What 2023 Cybercrime Trends Looked Like in India

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200 People Falling Prey to Cyber Frauds Every Day: Delhi Police

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200 People Falling Prey to Cyber Frauds Every Day: Delhi Police

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Delhi highest in per capita cybercrime complaints in 2023

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Delhi highest in per capita cybercrime complaints in 2023

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Govt of India bans over 100 fraudulent Chinese websites in crackdown on China-operated financial scams

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Govt of India bans over 100 fraudulent Chinese websites in crackdown on China-operated financial scams

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Job Scam: Over 100 websites duping people on the pretext of providing work blocked

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Haryana to station cybercrime units in Jharkhand, WB

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Haryana to station cybercrime units in Jharkhand, WB

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New Digital Arrest cyber fraud is causing widespread terror in India: What is it and how to stay safe?

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New Digital Arrest cyber fraud is causing widespread terror in India: What is it and how to stay safe?

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Scamsters prey on victims’ fear of getting on wrong side of law

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How To Report Online Scams In India Using Cyber Crime Portal: Follow This Step-By-Step Guide

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Indians Must Learn to 'Stay Safe Online' as Scammers Have Spread Phishing Net for IRCTC, UPI Users: Experts

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Indians Must Learn to 'Stay Safe Online' as Scammers Have Spread Phishing Net for IRCTC, UPI Users: Experts

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WhatsApp Bans 9.7 Million Accounts In India: What To Do If You Get Banned

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Cyber criminals impersonating senior executives to defraud companies, warns TGCSB

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Cyber criminals impersonating senior executives to defraud companies, warns TGCSB

HYDERABAD The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has advised corporate offices and IT firms to be wary about a surge in sophisticated impersonation scams targeting financial personnel. According to the advisory, …

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