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

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

India Today  

Fake parcel scam is becoming a growing cyber concern of India. The scam involves reaching out to victims through social media platforms and extortion through fake calls claiming digital arrests by fake law officers. In a decisive move to combat the escalating parcel scam, the Indian government has started a series of actions aimed at curbing this fraudulent activity and protecting its citizens. I4C has proactively reported 1,500 Skype IDs to Microsoft.” Modus Operandi of the Parcel Scam The scam typically starts with a call to the victim from what appears to be an Indian number. Government urges citizens to report scam Meanwhile, In response the government is urging citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious calls or messages.

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Fake call centre operating as Microsoft technical support busted in Kolkata
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Fake call centre operating as Microsoft technical support busted in Kolkata

India Today  

In a major breakthrough in its crackdown against cyber fraud, West Bengal police on Saturday busted a fake call centre operating under the guise of Microsoft technical support, allegedly defrauding foreign nationals, particularly US citizens, officials said. A team of state police conducted a raid on a flat in Kolkata's Narayanpur on Saturday afternoon, and discovered that a group of …

Cyber fraud being operated from fake call centre in city busted; 63 arrested
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Cyber fraud being operated from fake call centre in city busted; 63 arrested

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Officials from the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau on Thursday busted a major cyberfraud operation running out of a fake call centre in Hi-Tec City, Madhapur, with the arrest of 63 persons including women from the northeast. According to officials, the accused, working at Exito Solutions, a fake call centre, impersonated customer care representatives of PayPal to deceive victims. Using …

Fake call centre in Hyderabad’s Hitech city targeted NRIs and US citizens; 63 arrested
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Fake call centre in Hyderabad’s Hitech city targeted NRIs and US citizens; 63 arrested

The Hindu  

A total of sixty-three individuals operating out of a fake call centre in Hyderabad’s HiTec City were arrested by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau in an operation carried out on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday. The individuals, posing as PayPal customer care representatives, primarily targeted Non-Resident Indians and US citizens, tricking them into fraudulent financial transactions. Some of …

₹62.46 lakh refunded to cyber fraud victims through court orders in Hyderabad
1 month, 1 week ago

₹62.46 lakh refunded to cyber fraud victims through court orders in Hyderabad

The Hindu  

The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police facilitated the refund of ₹62,46,900 to victims of online fraud in 16 cases, following court directives. The modus operandi in these scams ranged from false investment promises to impersonation tactics designed to deceive victims into transferring money. “Of the 16 cases, eight were related to stock trading and investment scams, where victims were lured with …

Cyber Suraksha launched in Andhra’s Anantapur
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cyber Suraksha launched in Andhra’s Anantapur

The Hindu  

The District Police have embarked on a ‘Cyber Suraksha’ initiative with an aim to spread awareness among the public on the prevention of cybercrimes. Superintendent of Police P. Jagadeesh, who launched the programme on Thursday at the JNTU-Anantapur Auditorium, said the programme would be taken up with the support of college managements, banks, students and NGOs. He said bank officials, …

‘Digital Arrest’ scam: Noida family loses ₹1.10 crore to cyber criminals; here’s what happened
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Digital Arrest’ scam: Noida family loses ₹1.10 crore to cyber criminals; here’s what happened

Live Mint  

A family in Noida has fallen victim to a sophisticated cyber fraud, losing over ₹1 crore after being subjected to a five-day 'digital arrest' by fraudsters impersonating government officials, police confirmed on Monday. The emerging scam, termed 'digital arrest', involves criminals posing as law enforcement officers, such as officials from the Central Bureau of Investigation or customs authorities. Within minutes, …

Noida family fooled in Digital Arrest scam, lost Rs 1 crore: Fraudsters posed as cops
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Noida family fooled in Digital Arrest scam, lost Rs 1 crore: Fraudsters posed as cops

India TV News  

A Noida-based family fell victim to a shocking cybercrime recently, where the fraudsters posing as government officials and extorted over Rs 1 crore- by keeping them under a so-called ‘digital arrest’ for up to five days. Fraudsters impersonated police officials As per the police reports, Chandrabhanu Paliwal, the complainant was received via a call from an unknown number on February …

Delhi police adds cyber fraud warning in its Propose Day wish: ‘Love should be…’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi police adds cyber fraud warning in its Propose Day wish: ‘Love should be…’

Hindustan Times  

Propose Day: The Delhi Police on Saturday took to X to put a witty twist to warnings about cyber fraud and commemorated ‘Propose Day’ to caution citizens about suspicious transactions. If you suspect cyber fraud, dial 1930 immediately, the warning from the Delhi police said {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} In the post, the Delhi police said “Happy Propose Day! Earlier …

Nationwide Cybersecurity Awareness Initiative to Safeguard India’s Digital Future
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nationwide Cybersecurity Awareness Initiative to Safeguard India’s Digital Future

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In response to the surge in courier scams across India, Federal Express Corporation, the world’s largest express transportation company, has collaborated with local police, Cyber Security Cells, and United Way Mumbai, to launch a nationwide Cybersecurity Awareness and Training Program. As cybercrime continues to escalate, raising awareness is our best defense,” said Nitin Navneet Tatiwala, vice president of Marketing, …

Hyderabad doctor conned of ₹3 crore in ‘digital arrest’ scam by scammers
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hyderabad doctor conned of ₹3 crore in ‘digital arrest’ scam by scammers

The Hindu  

Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police arrested two individuals from Gujarat for ‘digitally arresting’ a Hyderabad-based doctor and conning her of ₹3 crore by posing as government officials. Their scam with the Hyderabad victim began with a 54-year-old female doctor, residing in Gudimalkapur, receiving a call from an unknown individual claiming to be an officer from the Telecom Department. Under duress and …

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

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

India TV News  

The Department of Telecommunications has taken significant action to curb the issue of fake calls and messages, leaving scammers on edge due to these continuous efforts. Last year, the government and the telecom regulator urged telecom companies to implement an Artificial Intelligence-based system to tackle fraudulent calls originating from abroad. With the combined efforts of the government and telecom companies, …

No Provision For Law Enforcement To Conduct Arrests Via Video Calls: Rajasthan HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of 'Digital Arrest Scams'
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2 months ago

No Provision For Law Enforcement To Conduct Arrests Via Video Calls: Rajasthan HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of 'Digital Arrest Scams'

Live Law  

Terming “Digital Arrest scams” as one of the most insidious forms of cybercrime, Rajasthan High Court took suo motu cognizance of the increasing trend of cybercrimes in India including digital arrest, directing the State and Central Government to submit a report on the steps being taken to curb the offence. and manipulate them into believing that they have committed some …

How to protect yourself from new phone scam that could empty your bank account
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2 months, 1 week ago

How to protect yourself from new phone scam that could empty your bank account

India Today  

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath has cautioned people about the emergence of a new phone scam that can drain bank accounts. Kamath released a video on X explaining the particulars and the prerequisites of such phone frauds, along with tactics on how to keep away from seeing people fall victim to it. Kamath, while releasing a video on social media, explained …

New scam in India? Scammers gain access to man’s phone screen; he turns to internet for help
2 months, 1 week ago

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

Hindustan Times  

A Reddit user recently took to the platform to share a concerning pop-up message he encountered on his smartphone. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The pop-up suggested that an app might be accessing the screen without consent and advised uninstalling the suspicious application, “com.samsung.nearme.gamecenter,” before restarting the device. Take a look at the post: {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} A …

Scammers now calling as TRAI officials, threatening users with account and number suspension to extort money
2 months, 1 week ago

Scammers now calling as TRAI officials, threatening users with account and number suspension to extort money

India Today  

“Dear user, this call is from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to inform you that your mobile number is being suspended as illegal activity has been registered from your mobile number. For instance, in a TOI reported case from August 2024, a man in Hyderabad lost approximately Rs 11 lakh after receiving a call from someone posing as a …

TRAI calling: Scammers are now using new method to target mobile users
2 months, 1 week ago

TRAI calling: Scammers are now using new method to target mobile users

India TV News  

As the government increases its efforts to raise awareness about digital arrests and online financial fraud, scammers have begun to adapt their tactics. These fraudsters typically call unsuspecting targets, mimicking the tone of government alert messages aimed at informing the public about digital arrest scams. According to a report from India Today, the callers claim to be from the Telecom …

Digital arrest to illegal parcels, here is how Indians are being scammed by cyber criminals
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Digital arrest to illegal parcels, here is how Indians are being scammed by cyber criminals

India Today  

India is witnessing an alarming rise in online fraud, with cyber scammers employing new and sophisticated tactics to exploit unsuspecting individuals. Thousands of people have lost lakhs and crores to cyber scammers, who lure their victims under the pretext of work-from-home jobs, updating KYC through links, and in some cases by threatening people with with the so-called "digital arrest.” To …

Telecom service providers told to alert subscribers about 'international calls'
3 months ago

Telecom service providers told to alert subscribers about 'international calls'

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:The department of telecommunication has formed a dedicated task force comprising various stakeholders that is actively working to address such spoofed calls. "This system identifies and blocks calls that appear to originate from Indian numbers but are manipulated by cybercriminals abroad using tampered calling line identities. Spoofed calls have been linked to various cyber-crimes, including impersonation as officials from …

Number of Spoofed International Calls used in cyber-crimes goes down by 90% in 2 months
3 months ago

Number of Spoofed International Calls used in cyber-crimes goes down by 90% in 2 months

Op India  

In a major success for the joint efforts of the Department of Telecommunications and Telecom Service Providers, in the month of December, the International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System identified and blocked 6 lakhs spoofed calls with Indian numbers in a massive dip from 13.5 million in October. The Telecom Department said that within 24 hours of operation of the …

Display ‘International Call’ for calls from abroad to curb scams: DoT to telecos
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3 months ago

Display ‘International Call’ for calls from abroad to curb scams: DoT to telecos

Hindustan Times  

The Department of Telecommunications wants all telecom service providers to display ‘international call’ on the phone when subscribers receive calls from outside India to curb cyber scams where scammers masquerade as Indian government and its authorities to dupe people in the country, the department said in a press release on Tuesday. The DoT warned that now scammers were impersonating government …

Good lord! Is that another spam call? Here’s why scammers keep getting through to you
3 months ago

Good lord! Is that another spam call? Here’s why scammers keep getting through to you

Live Mint  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India expected to update update regulations controlling spam calls within the next few weeks amid an increasing barrage of scams and misleading interactions. Recent estimates suggest that Indian SIM card holders receive several billion spam calls every months — spread across hundreds of locations. As a result, they are not bound by Indian KYC norms …

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

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

Live Mint  

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: …

Cyber cheats dupe citizens of ₹1.58 crore
3 months, 1 week ago

Cyber cheats dupe citizens of ₹1.58 crore

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Police have lodged nine cyber fraud cases where cybercriminals siphoned off funds worth ₹58 lakhs from different bank accounts of the victims. All nine cases were lodged on Thursday, December 19 while as many as ten cyber fraud-related cases were lodged on Wednesday, wherein an aggregate amount of ₹1 crore was siphoned off by the accused. The city …

Bengaluru businessman duped of ₹5 lakh by cybercriminals posing as fake cops: Report
3 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru businessman duped of ₹5 lakh by cybercriminals posing as fake cops: Report

Hindustan Times  

Cybercriminals posing as Bengaluru police officers have come up with a new method to defraud citizens by threatening them with fake “digital arrest” warrants. A 49-year-old businessman from JB Nagar recently fell victim to this scam, losing ₹5 lakh after being accused of crimes like human trafficking and money laundering, Times of India reported. To make the claim believable, they …

Beware of ’digital arrest’ scam, NPCI’s must-know tips to protect your money, identity
3 months, 1 week ago

Beware of ’digital arrest’ scam, NPCI’s must-know tips to protect your money, identity

Live Mint  

The National Payments Corporation of India has sounded the alarm about a growing threat to digital payment users: the "Digital Arrest" scam. Early identification of potential scams helps protect you and your loved ones, fostering a safer, less-cash economy, for everyone.” The ‘Digital Arrest’ scam is a sophisticated form of cyber fraud. Scammers pretend to be law enforcement or financial …

WhatsApp Scams: Government asks Meta to tackle cases of cyber frauds after TRAI's appeal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

WhatsApp Scams: Government asks Meta to tackle cases of cyber frauds after TRAI's appeal

Live Mint  

Indian government has asked Meta to tackle the growing scams on WhatsApp. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology secretary S Krishnan confirmed that the government had taken up the matter of growing scams with WhatsApp while noting that its an ongoing process. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Anil Kumar Lahoti also confirmed to Economic Times that WhatsApp calls are handled …

Government warns BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi Users to avoid calls from THESE numbers to avoid digital scams
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

Cybercrime is quickly increasing in India, with reports surfacing daily about victims losing large sums of money to scammers. These scammers often use tactics like threatening a "digital arrest" to instill fear and pressure individuals into transferring money. DoT and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India do not make these types of calls and have encouraged citizens to report suspicious …

IIT Bombay student gets call from fake telecom authority for his SIM, loses Rs 7.28 lakh
Top News
4 months ago

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

India Today  

India is grappling with the growing menace of cyber frauds, including digital arrest scams where fraudsters exploit digital platforms like WhatsApp to deceive unsuspecting victims. In a recent case of such an online scam, a student from IIT Bombay fell prey to scammers posing as fake Telecom Regulatory Authority of India officers and lost Rs 7.28 lakh. In the fake …

Digital arrest scam: Ex Air Force employee made to travel from Faridabad to Bihar, bank account wiped clean
4 months ago

Digital arrest scam: Ex Air Force employee made to travel from Faridabad to Bihar, bank account wiped clean

Hindustan Times  

Not just did this Faridabad man transfer all his money to someone he thought was a regulatory official, but also travelled all the way to Bihar on a train to repeat the same for another bank account before realising he was getting scammed and was put under ‘digital arrest’ - a cybercrime menace that has led to dozens of people …

Mumbai senior citizen put under ‘digital arrest’, duped of Rs 3.8 crore: How to protect yourself from such scams
4 months ago

Mumbai senior citizen put under ‘digital arrest’, duped of Rs 3.8 crore: How to protect yourself from such scams

Firstpost  

A 77-year-old woman from South Mumbai was kept under ‘digital custody’ for over a month by scammers who threatened her with arrest and duped her of Rs 3.8 crore. With cases of ‘digital arrest’ scams on the rise, it is important to understand what they are and how to protect yourself from such frauds Digital arrest is a fraudulent tactic …

India’s Scamdemic
4 months ago

India’s Scamdemic

New Indian Express  

The Psychology factor Cyber psychologist and psychotherapist Nirali Bhatia cites her own experience before diving into the psychology of the scammer and the victim. I shared this information on a WhatsApp group I am part of, and seven others responded saying they had received similar calls,” says the founder of Cyber B.A.A.P, an anti-cyber bullying platform. Through the experiences narrated …

Beware! New scam using TRAI’s name could drain your bank account
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

Cybercrime has been rapidly growing in the Indian market, with scammers experimenting with various tactics to defraud people of their hard-earned income. Cybercrime on the rise: TRAI issues warning TRAI has warned the public about this scam which has been pacing up, and has been urging people to report such calls on the ‘Chakshu’ portal. The scam often starts with …

BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi users attention! TRAI warns of new scams targeting mobile users
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

Cybercrimes are becoming a significant issue in India, with scammers tricking people out of large sums of money. Rising Digital Arrest in India India reported a financial loss of approximately Rs 120.3 crore due to a ‘digital arrest’ scam from January to April 2024, according to government data. Rajesh Kumar, CEO of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, noted that …

Caught in a virtual web: The rise of 'digital arrest' scams in India
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Caught in a virtual web: The rise of 'digital arrest' scams in India

New Indian Express  

A sharp, official voice crackles through the line: "We are calling from the CBI. Digital arrests in India The term "digital arrest" refers to a growing scam in which cybercriminals impersonate law enforcement officials or government agencies, such as the state police, Enforcement Directorate, Central Bureau of Investigation, or Narcotics Control Bureau. Since January 2024, over 92,334 instances of ‘digital …

Eight Arrested in Digital Arrest Scams, Fresh Advisory Issued
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Eight Arrested in Digital Arrest Scams, Fresh Advisory Issued

Hindustan Times  

Eight persons have been arrested in a cybercrime case known as 'digital arrest' in India. The case involves various digital arrest scams committed to defraud money to the tune of ₹159 crore from victims across the country. The fraudsters obtained hundreds of SIM cards, allegedly linked to shell companies' bank accounts, and also used these SIM cards to create fake …

Cyber Criminals Nabbed in Chandigarh: Two Arrested for ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyber Criminals Nabbed in Chandigarh: Two Arrested for ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam

Hindustan Times  

Two persons have been arrested in Chandigarh in a joint operation between the Cyber crime police station in Chandigarh and the Chennai police. The duo was involved in opening and arranging multiple mule bank accounts, which were further handed over to other criminals on commission basis for felicitating transactions of cheated money.

How to Recognize and Avoid Digital Arrest Scams: Protect Yourself from Financial Ruin
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5 months ago

How to Recognize and Avoid Digital Arrest Scams: Protect Yourself from Financial Ruin

India Today  

A split-second decision can save Indians from being scammed in a digital arrest scam. The scam involves scammers impersonating government officials and contacting victims through phone calls and video calls. The scammers switch between phone calls and video calls to make it appear as though the call is being made by law enforcement. Victims are often shown a police station-like …

Beware of 'Digital Arrest' Scam: How to Protect Yourself from Cyber Fraudsters
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5 months ago

Beware of 'Digital Arrest' Scam: How to Protect Yourself from Cyber Fraudsters

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian cyber-security agency CERT-In has issued an advisory flagging several modus operandi being used by cyber fraudsters including the 'digital arrest' scam. The advisory warns people against falling victim to this online scam, advising them to verify the identity of the agency before responding to any communication or threats.

DoT System to Detect and Block Spoofed International Calls
5 months ago

DoT System to Detect and Block Spoofed International Calls

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia has launched the International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System (DoT) to detect and block spam international calls that display Indian numbers as the caller ID. The system will use a centralized database to check for genuine subscribers and block calls from spoofed numbers.

RBI issues urgent warning for new hacking threat: Here's how to protect yourself
7 months ago

RBI issues urgent warning for new hacking threat: Here's how to protect yourself

India TV News  

Cybercriminals are using new methods to deceive people, and many individuals have fallen into their traps and suffered significant losses. India Post and the Department of Telecommunications have also cautioned the public about similar fraudulent activities using the guise of courier services. Key points from RBI's warning: The RBI has issued a warning via SMS, advising individuals to beware of …

Indian Govt Warns People About TRAI Fraud Caller Scam: Here's What It Says
7 months ago

Indian Govt Warns People About TRAI Fraud Caller Scam: Here's What It Says

News 18  

The Indian government has cautioned citizens not to fall prey to fraudulent calls impersonating officials from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. “It has been brought to the notice of TRAI that a lot of pre-recorded calls are being made to citizens claiming to be from the TRAI,” the regulatory body said. Therefore, any form of communication claiming to be …

Hyderabad man gets phone call about phone number deactivation, loses Rs 11 lakh in new scam
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Hyderabad man gets phone call about phone number deactivation, loses Rs 11 lakh in new scam

India Today  

A new scam is emerging in the country where scammers are syphoning money from people after threatening them about the illegal use of their SIM cards. The caller further threatened the victim, claiming that another SIM card had been issued in his name, which was allegedly linked to a harassment case registered with the Mumbai Police, as reported by TOI. …

Indian government issues alert for transnational scam targeting Apple users
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian government issues alert for transnational scam targeting Apple users

The Hindu  

Indian government’s cyber agency, Cyberdost, has issued an alert warning iOS users of a “Transnational scam” that lures victims by making them click on links shared on iMessage. According to Cyberdost threat actors are targeting Apple users by sending fake iMessage informing them that a wrong address is preventing a package or courier from being delivered. Cyberdost has advised users …

Indian Govt Warns iPhone Users About This ‘Transnational Courier Scam’: Here’s What You Should Know
8 months, 2 weeks ago

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

News 18  

iPhone users in India have been given a major security warning about a new transnational scam that can be used to hack your device or steal money from the bank account. iPhone Security Alert – What It Says The new fake post message alert for iPhone users is identical to the India Post fake message that Android users were warned …

₹18 lakh lost by techie in parcel scam saved in 11 minutes by alert Hyderabad constable
8 months, 3 weeks ago

₹18 lakh lost by techie in parcel scam saved in 11 minutes by alert Hyderabad constable

The Hindu  

A constable handling the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal was able to stop the fraudulent transaction of ₹18 lakh in a parcel scam. It took the officer 11 minutes to save the money lost by the software engineer from Amberpet in Hyderabad who fell prey to the scam on Thursday. The victim, a 31-year-old techie, received a call from a person …

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

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

Live Mint  

Nowadays, fraudsters are using international spoofed calls displaying Indian mobile numbers to target Indian citizens for committing cybercrime and financial fraud. Following this, the Department of Telecommunications and Telecom Service Providers have devised a system to identify and block such incoming international spoofed calls from reaching any Indian telecom subscriber, the Ministry of Communications said in an official statement. The …

Software developer duped of ₹2.5L in courier cybercrime
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Software developer duped of ₹2.5L in courier cybercrime

Hindustan Times  

A 26-year-old software developer in east Delhi’s New Ashok Nagar lost over ₹2.5 lakh in a cybercrime, in which fraudsters posed as police personnel and employees of a transportation and e-commerce company, threatening the victim of making a digital arrest in a drug case he was implicated in. The Delhi Police on Wednesday said they have already issued public advisories …

Indian Govt Blocks 20 Mobile Phones For Its Misuse In Cyber Scam
10 months, 2 weeks ago

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

News 18  

The Department of Telecommunications, which comes under the Ministry of Communications & Information Technology on Tuesday said that it disconnected several mobile numbers and blocked 20 mobile handsets for misuse in cybercrime and financial fraud. In a post on X, the department wrote several mobile numbers are disconnected, and “20 associated mobile handsets have been blocked for misuse in cybercrime/Financial …

Indian Govt Is Warning People About Fraud Ads That Can Steal Your Money: Here’s What It Says
11 months, 2 weeks ago

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

News 18  

Many people in India have been getting warning messages from the Indian government and even banks highlighting to them the cyber crimes that have become rampant. The government is also taking part in this exercise, alerting citizens about fraud ads that can be used to infect your devices with malware and try to steal money. In this case, the government …

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