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Cancellation OTPs, fake offers, and urgent pleas: How scammers are using tactics to defraud people and how to stay safe
From fake promotional offers and cancellation OTPs to urgent calls from strangers, cyber fraudsters are finding new ways to trick even well-educated people. Here’s how scammers exploit fear, stress and urgency, and what you can do to protect yourself from fin…
As the World Cup Begins, the Internet Enters Its Own High-Stakes Tournament of Scams
This week in cybersecurity saw a surge of World Cup-related scams, malware hidden in gaming tools, a fake breach-reporting incident that briefly disrupted a state portal, and more. The World Cup is here, which is great news for fans (and my social media feeds…
3 cyber fraud rackets busted; 6 held across multiple states
Delhi Police busted three cyber fraud rackets, arresting six across states; scams involved fake trading app, APK e-SIM fraud and KYC update con.
Loan waiver offer? RBI says it could be a scam; 5 ways borrowers can protect themselves
RBI warns borrowers about rising fake loan waiver scams nationwide, urging verification with banks, avoiding upfront fees, and relying on official sources to prevent financial losses and credit damage.