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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Police officer from Pune loses Rs 2.3 lakh after scanning QR code to pay at local bakery

Online scams are becoming a growing menace in India. While cyber cells and police are urging citizens to stay cautious, in a surprising incident, a police constable from Pune himself fell victim to cyber fraud, losing Rs 2.3 lakh in a scam involving a QR code. According to the report, the investigation is ongoing, and police revealed that the victim …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vivek Kaul: Financial frauds evolve fast but it’s not as if we’re helpless

Live Mint

As someone who primarily writes on money, I’m often approached for advice on resolving financial fraud. Before affordable smartphones and widespread internet access became the order of the day, financial fraudsters had to interact with their prospective victims in person, involving assembling people in a hall or visiting their homes to pitch a scheme convincing enough to make individuals part …

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4 months ago

Aadhar Card update: Free service to end on September 14, check step-by-step guide here

India TV News

Aadhar Card update: The Unique Identification Authority of India has announced a revalidation requirement for Aadhaar cards issued over 10 years ago that have not been updated since their issuance. Aadhaar holders are required to submit proof of identity and proof of address documents by September 14 to ensure their Aadhaar details remain accurate and up-to-date. The revalidation process for …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Responsibility Of Bank To Prevent Unauthorized Transactions , Bangalore District Commission Holds SBI Liable

Live Law

The Additional District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-III, Bangalore Urban bench of Shivarama K and Rekha Sayannavar held State Bank of India liable for deficiency in services due to its failure to safeguard the FD account of a customer which resulted in unauthorized transactions amounting to Rs. Feeling aggrieved, the Complainant filed a consumer complaint in the Additional District Consumer Disputes …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Cyber fraudsters hack profiles and accounts of top officials, loot money

The Hindu

Cyber offenders are targeting top-level officials, creating unrest among the bureaucrats by hacking their profiles and accounts. Impersonating celebrities, political leaders and officers, fraudsters have sent out requests to people they know, demanding money citing some urgency, the Cyber Crime official said. “In NTR district, the accused had created fake Whatsapp group with number +91-9801953388, with NTR District Collector S. …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Singer Chinmayi says online scam wiped out elderly relative's account: ‘No OTP shared’

Hindustan Times

Chinmayi Sripaada, a prominent playback singer in the South Indian film industry, has brought attention to an alleged scam that targeted one of her elderly relatives through a malicious link. Chinmayi Sripaada Recounting the incident, she shared on social media platform X, “I saw how The Fake TNEB-Bill-Pay Scam plays out in close quarters. Another user advised everyone to avoid …

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3 years, 1 month ago

The other digital divide

The Hindu

“Your phone is your wallet,” said Bill Gates in 1996. When smartphones and apps took over, Internet banking moved to apps and IMPS transformed into mobile wallets, which was one step removed from your bank account. Pick an app, download and install it on your smartphone, authenticate your SIM through an OTP process, enable your mobile number-linked bank account, and …

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3 years, 10 months ago

How to register for coronavirus vaccination on Co-WIN portal

India Today

As India kickstarted the next phase of the coronavirus vaccination drive for over 27 crore people, registration opened on the Co-WIN 2.0 portal at 9 am for citizens above 60 years and those aged 45 and above with comorbidities. Citizens will be able to register and book an appointment for coronavirus vaccination, anytime and anywhere, using the Co-WIN 2.0 portal …

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4 years, 1 month ago

Paytm Vs Airtel Money: This Is What I Discovered After The OTP Based KYC For Mobile Wallets Expires

News 18

Digital payments and mobile wallets are serious business these days, as a crucial part of the government push towards cashless transactions. This is how it has always been since I got the physical KYC done for the Airtel Money wallet done a year ago, before buying the FASTag for the car. Secondly, why does the Airtel Money wallet not show …

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4 years, 1 month ago

WhatsApp users are reportedly facing an 'OTP scam': All you need to know

Firstpost

The OTP scam can not only give a hacker access to your personal information but also lock you out of your WhatsApp account. WhatsApp users are reportedly facing an OTP scam, and now that WhatsApp Pay is in India, the scam could prove to be more dangerous than it already is. Here’s what we know so far about the so-called …

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4 years, 11 months ago

UPI Frauds: How to protect yourself from online scams on GooglePay, PayTM and more?

India TV News

Recently, a man lost over Rs. Here's how you can stay away from such frauds and scams while using UPI based apps like Google Pay, PayTM, PhonePe, BHIM and more on iPhones and Android smartphones. In order to avoid UPI based scams and frauds, you should know the difference between sending and receiving transactions. Spam warning Spam alert is available …

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5 years, 9 months ago

How to use Google pay: A complete guide