Mahakumbh: From accommodation fraud to online scams, tips on protecting yourself
1 day ago

Mahakumbh: From accommodation fraud to online scams, tips on protecting yourself

India TV News  

Kumbh Mela 2025 has begun in Prayagraj, starting from January 13 to February 26. Fake QR codes and payment scams With many people using digital payments, scammers are creating fake QR codes. Fraudulent accommodation and travel listings Some scammers create fake websites or ads, claiming to offer hotels, flights, or tents for the festival, asking for advance payments. For safer browsing, consider using your mobile data or a VPN and avoid using public Wi-Fi for financial transactions or logging into personal accounts. Stay informed through official apps Keep up with any updates on scams and safety measures by downloading the Maha Kumbh Police App.

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Four cyber crooks held for operating fake booking websites
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Four cyber crooks held for operating fake booking websites

Hindustan Times  

Police on Friday busted a gang of cyber fraudsters involved in fake booking of cottages, tents, etc for Mahakumbh. DCP Abhishek Bharti while talking to media persons said that four people have been arrested in connection with five cases which had been registered in the matter of fraud through fake websites so far. Bharti informed that police of Cyber Crime …

Using UPI for online payments? Do this to avoid QR code scams
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Using UPI for online payments? Do this to avoid QR code scams

India Today  

As UPI has revolutionised online transactions in India, allowing for smoother money transfers and payments, it has also opened doors to various types of fraud. One of the rising concerns is the increasing number of QR code scams, which are catching people off-guard. In a QR code scam, the victim is presented with a fake or malicious QR code, often …

9m people caught out by financial scams in past year, Citizens Advice estimates
2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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. As part of its Scams Awareness campaign, Citizens Advice …

Beware of scams under guise of PM Jan Dhan Yojana offers: TN cops
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Beware of scams under guise of PM Jan Dhan Yojana offers: TN cops

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI : The state cyber crime police have warned the public against falling prey to fraudulent schemes that persuade them to part with their UPI PIN on the pretext of receiving an amount under the PM Jan Dhan Yojana. As part of this scam, web users are presented with Upon clicking on the People who are not aware that they …

Holiday safety: Essential tips to safeguard yourself from these 10 online scams
1 year ago

Holiday safety: Essential tips to safeguard yourself from these 10 online scams

India TV News  

As the holiday season approaches, the risk of falling victim to scams is on the rise. A software firm, Check Point has provided a list of ten common holiday scams and tips on how to avoid them. 10 Common Holiday Scams to Avoid This Season From deceptive social media ads to fake charities and job scams, here's what you need …

Ten ways to avoid scams when booking travel
1 year, 1 month ago

Ten ways to avoid scams when booking travel

BBC  

Ten ways to avoid scams when booking travel martin-dm/Getty Images With news of Booking.com hackers increasing attacks on customers, we ask two cyber-security and travel fraud experts for their top tips on how to protect yourself when booking a trip. "The service industry just doesn't work like that – it's meant to be a nice experience," he said. fotoVoyager/Getty Images …

The QR code scam leaving victims thousands out of pocket
1 year, 1 month ago

The QR code scam leaving victims thousands out of pocket

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 woman has been left thousands of pounds out of …

App-based online scams: Kannur, Kasaragod districts in Kerala hit by series of frauds as many suffer huge losses
1 year, 3 months ago

App-based online scams: Kannur, Kasaragod districts in Kerala hit by series of frauds as many suffer huge losses

The Hindu  

Kannur and Kasaragod districts of Kerala have recently witnessed a surge in online scams that have left several people devastated. In a concerning series of events, individuals were lured into fraudulent schemes promising lucrative job opportunities and high returns, only to suffer substantial financial losses. Similarly, residents near the Pariyaram station, Kannur town police station, and Kelalam police station also …

Beware, scammers now targeting Badrinath-Kedarnath temple, installing fake QR codes for donation
1 year, 8 months ago

Beware, scammers now targeting Badrinath-Kedarnath temple, installing fake QR codes for donation

India Today  

Digital scams are on the rise and scammers are using all possible methods to trick people and steal money. A recent case reported by the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee, which manages the affairs of the two temples, involved fake QR code payment stickers around the temple area that asked people to scan codes and pay online. The temple committee recently …

5 Most Common Online Payment Frauds in India That You Must Know
2 years, 4 months ago

5 Most Common Online Payment Frauds in India That You Must Know

News 18  

With digital transactions taking over, we are increasingly seeing more online payment fraud. WATCH VIDEO: iPhone 13, 12 Prices Slashed After iPhone 14 Launch 1) UPI Frauds It is widely acknowledged that UPI is the most common way to make day-to-day payments in India. 2) Remote Access/Screen Sharing Frauds Time and again, we have seen the elderly and people new …

Online frauds: Do not scan QR code to ‘receive’ the money
2 years, 8 months ago

Online frauds: Do not scan QR code to ‘receive’ the money

Live Mint  

What appears obvious to a rational mind may not be too obvious all the time. Intuitively, we all know that making a payments via UPI calls for scanning a QR code, but some scamsters manage to convince their gullible victims that this method can be deployed to receive the money too. Being a novice in online selling, he scanned the …

Reliance Jio issues a stern warning for cyber fraud, here's how to avoid online scams
3 years ago

Reliance Jio issues a stern warning for cyber fraud, here's how to avoid online scams

India Today  

A few days back, Reliance Jio issued a stern warning to its customers about cyber fraud. In the past, Airtel and Vi have also warned about the same, but it seems that a lot of users are still getting duped by fraudsters in the name of KYC verification as Reliance Jio has sent a special email to its customers, saying …

Do you shop online? Here's 7 tips to protect your money from e-shopping fraud during festive season
5 years, 3 months ago

Do you shop online? Here's 7 tips to protect your money from e-shopping fraud during festive season

India TV News  

As the festive season has arrived, e-commerce portals in India like Flipkart, Amazon India and others have started offering discounts, cashback and several other offers to lure buyers. During the festive season, most of the buyers make an online payment and this is where scammers come in the picture and dub gullible citizens. SMS or Emails offering attractive deals Spammers …

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