Cops Warn People as OTP Scams on the Rise
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Cops Warn People as OTP Scams on the Rise

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The one-time password scam is back in the city with scammers pretending to be part of the Aarogyasri scheme attempt to trick beneficiaries into revealing their passwords in order to gain access to their online accounts or steal their money. “The modus operandi typically begins with fraudulent phone calls, where individuals receive calls from unknown numbers claiming to represent health services. These callers deceive victims by mentioning health insurance schemes and requesting personal information such as Aadhaar and health card details. Giving details about a case, Rachakonda inspector Anjaiah said, “Ashish Gupta, a private employee received a call from someone claiming to be from a health scheme. Educated individuals are increasingly falling prey to these sophisticated scams.” Anjaiah emphasised that cybercriminals exploit the trust of educated individuals, enticing them with promises of quick financial gains and leveraging their perceived credibility.

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Deccan Chronicle  

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India TV News  

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2 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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2 months, 1 week ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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Cyber fraudsters prey on medicos exploiting poor vigil
4 months ago

Cyber fraudsters prey on medicos exploiting poor vigil

The Hindu  

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

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News 18  

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5 months ago

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India Today  

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8 months ago

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News 18  

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9 months, 1 week ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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99-year-old scammed by fake power company rep
9 months, 3 weeks ago

99-year-old scammed by fake power company rep

Hindustan Times  

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Police warn residents of a new kind of phishing using courier threats on the prowl
11 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 2 months ago

Chandigarh man shares OTP over phone call, loses ₹24k

Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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News 18  

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1 year, 5 months ago

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The Hindu  

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2 years, 6 months ago

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The Hindu  

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2 years, 8 months ago

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Live Mint  

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Hindustan Times  

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3 years, 8 months ago

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The Telegraph  

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4 years, 1 month ago

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The Hindu  

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India Today  

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4 years, 11 months ago

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Firstpost  

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The Hindu  

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