Number of ticket scams has doubled in a year, warns Santander

2 days, 12 hours ago

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

Cybercrime tricks: With the rising number of cybercrimes in the country, India's largest bank, the State Bank of India, has issued an advisory outlining possible ways in which fraudsters can trick customers. 10 common cybercrime tricks TRAI Phone Scam: Some fraudsters may threaten to suspend your mobile services over allegations of illegal activities or KYC non-compliance. Get rich quick trading: …

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4 days, 8 hours ago

Warning issued as heartless fraudsters scam care homes with fake Christmas train ride experience

Daily Mail

Care homes across the country have been left devastated and issued warnings after being scammed out of hundreds of pounds by a fake company offering a Christmas train ride experience. The fake firm, named 'The Royal Train Ride', emailed staff at homes over the summer offering them an 'enchanting' event. Haughgate House in Woodbridge, Suffolk, lost £100 after being approached …

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4 days, 14 hours ago

Good Morning Britain issues urgent warning as Christmas fraudsters target fans with 'convincing' scam - but viewers have a big complaint

Daily Mail

Good Morning Britain issued an urgent warning during Thursday's show after a series of fans fell victim to a worrying new scam. Good Morning Britain issued an urgent warning during Thursday's show after a series of fans fell victim to a worrying new scam Hosts Richard Madeley and Charlotte Hawkins welcomed Irish singer and TV host Daniel O'Donnell to the …

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4 days, 15 hours ago

The 12 scams of Christmas to watch out for: From sites selling fake cashmere, knock-off beauty advent calendars and Cadbury 'free gift' cons

Daily Mail

* Have you lost money in a scam? Phone call from 'bank's fraud team' requesting a code A former BBC journalist revealed how she felt 'pretty embarrassed' after falling for a telephone scam which left hackers emptying her bank accounts. Ms Dewhurst said then said that got a phone call from who she thought was her bank's fraud team, but …

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1 week ago

Owner of Ladbrokes and Neds sued for alleged anti-money laundering failure

ABC

The parent company of Ladbrokes and Neds has been sued by the financial crimes regulator for allegedly not doing enough to prevent money laundering on their products. AUSTRAC alleges the company had "serious and systemic non-compliance" with Australia's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws. It alleges Entain did not develop and maintain a compliant anti-money laundering program and failed to …

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1 week ago

Kumbh Mela organisers warn visitors, devotees over fake hotel bookings

India Today

Oranisers of the upcoming Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj have warned devotees and visitors against online fraud cases in the name of hotel bookings, officials said. In the run-up to the world's largest religious congregation, several fake hotel websites are operating to dupe unsuspecting devotees. In the past few days, several people visiting Prayagraj have informed hotels, guest houses and other …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

UK EuroMillions player claims £177m jackpot in third-biggest National Lottery win

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A UK ticket-holder is set to become the third-biggest National …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Four EuroMillions millionaires yet to claim winnings as National Lottery urges players to check tickets

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Four of the UK’s newest millionaires are yet to claim …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

EuroMillions players urged to check tickets again after blunder announcing numbers

The Independent

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Google warns of THESE 5 major scamming threats to avoid

India TV News

Google has recently warned users about an increase in online scams and cyber fraud. To help people stay safe, Google’s Trust and Safety Team has highlighted five recent online scam trends. Deepfake Scams One rising scam involves "deepfake" technology, where hackers create realistic-looking videos of well-known figures to deceive people. These scammers may claim that these figures are promoting fake …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

EE warns Christmas shoppers over rising threat of scams

The Independent

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1 month ago

Print concert attendees’ names on tickets: Maharashtra cyber police to BookMyShow

Hindustan Times

In order to combat black marketing and scalping of tickets to big concerts and events, the Maharashtra cyber police have directed BookMyShow to implement name-based ticketing for all popular concerts and events and verify tickets against government-issued identity cards at the concerned event from December 15. Additionally, tickets must be verified against a government-issued IF card on the day of …

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1 month ago

Column: It’s the season for scams, so here’s a piece of advice: Never do business with strangers

LA Times

Alice Lin poses with roses she planted to cope with her depression after she was scammed out of her nest egg. But for thieves, the season of joy is a wide-open window of opportunity, as AARP warned Nov. 18: “With scammers looking to take advantage of consumers from all angles, new AARP survey research reveals that people need to be …

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1 month ago

Names must be printed on tickets, cyber cell tells ticketing platforms

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: Starting December 15, ticketing platforms like BookMyShow will have to include the names of customers on tickets in cases where demand outstrips supply and chances of black-market sales are high, Maharashtra Cyber, the nodal agency for cybercrimes and cyber security in the state, has said. The agency has also issued a set of guidelines that ticketing platforms would have …

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1 month ago

Meta cracks down on ‘pig butchering’ scams, claims to have removed over 2 million accounts

Firstpost

Pg butchering scams involves fraudsters tricking victims — often found on social media or dating platforms — into fake cryptocurrency investments or financial schemes. Such scams have siphoned off more than $75 billion globally since 2020 Meta has been actively tracking the criminal networks behind pig butchering scams for the past two years, noting their increasing global spread. Described as …

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This Is The Single Biggest Red Flag That You're About To Get Scammed

Huff Post

bymuratdeniz via Getty Images Financial scams have exploded in recent years, and it’s not just banks and corporations getting screwed out of big bucks. Baker told us the biggest red flag that we might be getting scammed is someone asking for personal information, especially if they’re doing so with a heightened level of emotion or urgency. an impersonation scam — …

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1 month ago

This Is The Single Biggest Red Flag That You're About To Get Scammed

Huff Post

bymuratdeniz via Getty Images Financial scams have exploded in recent years, and it’s not just banks and corporations getting screwed out of big bucks. That’s what we — Raj Punjabi and Noah Michelson, the hosts of HuffPost’s “Am I Doing It Wrong?” podcast ― asked Jeremiah Baker, a cybersecurity specialist who has spent the last 17 years growing a firm …

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1 month ago

Third of bank transfer fraud victims ‘now avoid new ways of managing money’

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Around one in three people …

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1 month ago

Check-before-you buy fake police webshop attracts thousands

Dutch News

A fake webshop set up by the police to raise awareness of online fraud has attracted thousands of visitors, hundreds of whom were ready to make a purchase. Pakjesdealnu.nl featured “attractive offers”, such as a cheap Dyson vacuum cleaner, Playstation 5 or fatbike, police said. The site was visited by around 12,000 people over a two week period, 90% of …

1 month ago

India saw massive increase in online scams during festive shopping season, finds survey

Firstpost

With more Indians turning to online shopping around the festivities, online scammers are having a field day. Thanks to deepfakes and sophisticated phishing attacks, Diwali 2024 saw a massive uptick in online scams, as per McAfee’s Global Festive Shopping Survey 2024 Online platforms were popular for their convenience and attractive discounts, but these benefits came at a risk. Diwali 2024 …

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Police’s fake webshop set up to warn of Black Friday fraud gets thousands of hits

NL Times

The Dutch National Internet Fraud Reporting Point has launched a fake online store called pakjedealsnu.nl to educate the public about the dangers of online shopping scams. The LIMO's educational initiative aims to shed light on how fraudulent websites operate, helping consumers recognize and avoid Black Friday scams. On the surface, the website,pakjedealsnu.nl, appears to be a trustworthy store, featuring enticing …

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1 month ago

Meesho's crackdown on fraud: Lakhs of bot orders, scam attempts foiled

Hindustan Times

SoftBank-backed e-commerce platform Meesho has acted against 2.2 crore suspicious transactions on its platform and filed 12 cases in the last 12 months, according to the company's annual report released on Monday. An e-commerce platform supported by SoftBank Meesho has taken action against 12 incidents and 2.2 crore fraudulent transactions on its platform. According to Meesho's "Trust Assurance Report," its …

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1 month ago

Cyber security chief warns Black Friday shoppers to be alert to scams

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK’s cyber security agency has urged shoppers looking for deals on Black …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Over 10 People Falling Prey to Scammers in Vizag Every Day

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: Every day at least 10 to 20 people are falling prey to scammers in Vizag City alone as the cases of cyber frauds have gone up rapidly during the past few months with most of the crimes arising from greed, ignorance, and fear of the victims. As per the data from the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, more than …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Protecting Your Funds From Online Scamsters: Strategies For Avoiding Fintech Scam Schemes

ABP News

By Amjad Raza Khan The term "FinTech" emerged in the 1990s when Citicorp, now known as Citigroup, initiated the Financial Services Technology Consortium, aiming to bridge the gap between banking institutions and tech companies to explore the potential of emerging technologies in finance. From phishing schemes to identity theft, fintech scams have become a major threat, highlighting the need for …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Coldplay tickets for Ahmedabad OUT; Netizens react on long waiting time, ‘Dukh, Dard, Pida 2.0’

Live Mint

Tickets for British rock bank Coldplay's fourth India concert at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium went on sale through BookMyShow at 12 pm today i.e. This is my queue number #Coldplay" One user who placed four phones to get a ticket finally accepted defeat after long wait time. Both are at 64k because why not #Coldplay #BookMyShow” One user tweeted, “At …

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1 month, 1 week ago

New scam? Callers are now impersonating relatives to ask for money, here is how to stay safe

India Today

"Hello Divya beta, how are you? While scams like fake job offers or stock market schemes are somewhat easier to recognise as fraudulent, these new types of scams — where callers pose as close friends or family — are more serious and dangerous. The techniques scammers use in these calls are similar to scam cases reported worldwide, like the "Hey …

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1 month, 1 week ago

UPI merchants: THESE steps can help you avoid UPI-related scams

India TV News

UPI has become immensely popular in India, with transaction numbers rising each year. Some fraudulent apps mimic real UPI transaction interfaces, displaying details like bank account numbers, timestamps, UTR numbers, and more, but they don’t actually process any transactions, effectively scamming unsuspecting merchants. Check every transaction: Many merchants don’t closely monitor their UPI accounts and may mistakenly trust their customers …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Maroon 5 India concert tickets still not sold out 2 days after general booking went live

Hindustan Times

American pop-rock band Maroon 5 is all set to perform in India for the first time. Maroon 5 will perform in Mumbai on December 3 Maroon 5's India concert Maroon 5 is best known known for hit tracks such as Moves Like Jagger, Sugar, Girls Like You, Animals, and Payphone. With a career spanning nearly 30 years, Maroon 5 has …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coldplay ticket row: BookMyShow reacts to scalping and black marketing, promises to assist probe

Hindustan Times

A day after BookMyShow was asked to take action to avoid black-marketing of tickets by Maharashtra police’s cyber wing, the online ticketing platform issued a statement, writing that they are doing their best to prevent illegal ticket sales. BookMyShow reacts “In addition to the FIR filed by BookMyShow on the black marketing and scalping of tickets for recent high-demand live …

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Cyber cops crack down on scalping of tickets, issue notice to BookMyShow

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra cyber police have issued a notice to BookMyShow, the online ticketing platform for movies, live events and workshops, mandating the implementation of stricter controls, including name-based ticketing and verification of tickets against government-issued IDs on the day of an event. Cyber cops crack down on scalping of tickets, issue notice to BookMyShow The controversy erupted after BookMyShow …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Police ask BookMyShow to prevent black-marketing of tickets ahead of Coldplay tour

The Hindu

Maharashtra police's cyber wing has issued a notice to online ticketing website BookMyShow, asking it to implement strict measures including sale of name-based tickets for the concerts of British band 'Coldplay' in January and other shows. There are increasing number of complaints across online forums and social media about problems faced in booking tickets of such high-profile concerts and events …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Oasis fans issued urgent warning over ticket scams

The Independent

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Oasis fans have been urged …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

The 10 fastest growing scams of 2024 revealed from fake parcel texts to celebrity deepfakes

Daily Mail

Fake parcel delivery texts are the fastest growing scam of the year, a new study claims. Social media marketplace scams and AI-powered voice cloning scams were the other fastest growing cons Britons were hit with this year, with 30 per cent of people reporting these types of scams. Fake parcel delivery text scams are the fastest growing What are the …

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Oasis fans issued urgent warning over ticket scams

The Independent

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Revealed: Cost Oasis fans are losing to fraudsters and how to spot the signs YOU are being scammed for reunion gig tickets

Daily Mail

Oasis fans who have fallen victim to scams amid the rush to buy tour tickets have lost £346 on average, according to a high street bank's analysis of its own data. Lloyds Bank said hundreds of fans desperate to see the Gallagher brothers' reunion tour had fallen victim to fraudsters, with more than 90 per cent of reported cases starting …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

HSBC UK issues gold scam warning to nearly two million customers

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ticket Fraud at Diljit Dosanjh Concert in Jaipur: We Apologize to Fans

ABP News

Diljit Dosanjh has issued an apology for the recent ticketing scam surrounding his Jaipur concert. He assures fans that he and his team are not involved in the issue and that the local authorities are investigating it. He also urges fans to stay away from unauthorized ticket sellers and only purchase tickets from official partners.

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Watch out for cost of living scams, police warn as fake winter fuel payment texts sent out

The Independent

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Santander bank cutting more than 1,400 jobs amid landmark car loan ruling

The Independent

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2 months ago

9m people caught out by financial scams in past year, Citizens Advice estimates

The Independent

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2 months, 1 week ago

How to Recognize and Recover from Online Trading Scams in India

ABP News

An article outlines the dangers of online trading scams in India, highlighting the importance of due diligence and awareness. It provides a comprehensive overview of how these scams operate, including the initial luring phase, sudden losses, and account freezing tactics used by fraudsters. The article also emphasizes the availability of legal assistance for victims of online trading scams, encouraging them …

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2 months, 1 week ago

What every student needs to know about avoiding scams

The Independent

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

How much could you get back from your bank if you were tricked by a scammer?

The Independent

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Romance scams surge despite 65% thinking they would never fall victim, says bank

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More than £3.8 million was …

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