fraud prevention

Thiruvananthapuram, March 10 The Kerala Police on Tuesday warned the public about a new cyber fraud in which scammers are allegedly using images of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in fake social media advertisements to trick people into making online payments.According to a statement issued by...

The Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM) celebrated International Women's Day across all districts of J&K, with a series of awareness and community mobilization activities aimed at empowering women and strengthening their role in community development.The celebrations were...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 6 Kerala police said on Friday that they had arrested 165 people and registered 455 cases in a statewide drive to curb cyber financial fraud and related activities.The special drive, code-named "Operation Cy-Hunt 2.0", was conducted simultaneously at all police...

Washington, March 6: Artificial intelligence and deepfake technology are accelerating financial scams in the United States, lawmakers were told, as banks and credit unions warned that criminals are using increasingly sophisticated tools to impersonate victims, manipulate consumers, and steal...

Jaipur, March 5, In view of the rising incidents of cybercrime in the state, the Cyber Crime Wing of the Rajasthan Police has issued a special public advisory warning people about fraudsters posing as officials of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and other investigative agencies...

Mumbai, March 2 As the number of retail investors surges, Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator is intensifying surveillance and technology-driven enforcement to curb rising pre-investment scams that divert funds before investors even interact with registered intermediaries...

The government has dismissed a message circulating on social media that claimed SBI users must install an APK file to update their Aadhaar, otherwise their SBI YONO app will be blocked. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) stated that the claim is false. It added that SBI...

London, March 1 An elderly Indian-origin couple from Leicester, who were swindled out of a significant portion of their savings when they booked a flight to Ahmedabad only to discover the tickets were fake, are sharing their experience as a cautionary tale for others.Dinesh, 80, and Shashikala...

New Delhi, February 26 The capital markets regulator, SEBI, cautioned investors on Thursday against fake notices being circulated in its name, demanding payments of Securities Transaction Tax (STT).The market watchdog further stated that fraudsters are sending fake notices, forging the...

Chandigarh, February 26 The United Kingdom launched an anti-visa fraud campaign in Haryana on Thursday to help protect Indian nationals from physical, financial, and emotional risks associated with visa fraud and "irregular migration".The "Visa Fraud Se Bache" (Save Yourself from Visa Fraud)...

Washington, February 26 – US senators have warned that billions of dollars in suspected fraud related to small businesses during the pandemic era may go unpunished unless Congress quickly extends prosecution deadlines – a move that could affect thousands of restaurant and hospitality owners...

New Delhi, February 25 The Railway Board has cautioned its employees against falling prey to cyber criminals who have contacted some junior staff through phone calls and WhatsApp messages, posing as senior officials, to obtain their personal and financial details with the intent to defraud them...

The Ministry of Railways has warned pensioners about cyber fraud and urged them to be vigilant against individuals posing as Railway officials. In a statement, the Ministry said that certain cyber fraudsters are making fake phone calls and sending SMS or WhatsApp messages pretending to be...

New Delhi, February 25 – The government on Wednesday advised railway pensioners to be vigilant against scammers who are sending messages claiming to update pension payment orders (PPOs) or service records.The Ministry of Railways said that it has come to notice that certain cyber fraudsters...

New Delhi, February 24 Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stated on Tuesday that the travel time between Chennai and Bengaluru will be reduced to just two hours once the new expressway is commissioned by the end of this year.The Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway is approximately 260 km long and is...

Mumbai, February 24 – Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the Home portfolio, appealed to citizens on Tuesday not to respond to any video call about a "digital arrest," as it is non-existent and there is no legal provision for such an arrest.Scammers impersonating police or CBI...

Mumbai, February 24 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Tuesday that "digital arrest" is a fraud and not legally valid, appealing to people to protect themselves from cyber theft.There is no such thing as a "digital arrest" in the law, he asserted while intervening in a...

New Delhi, February 22 "Do not share your OTP, Aadhaar number, or bank account details with anyone. Most importantly, change your passwords regularly, just as you adapt your food and clothing with each season."This was the message delivered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his monthly...

February 22, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi advised people to be cautious when receiving messages or calls related to KYC updates. He explained that banks periodically conduct KYC processes to ensure the security of accounts and urged citizens to remain vigilant.

New Delhi, February 22 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned citizens on Sunday against the rising incidents of digital fraud and "digital arrest" scams, urging people to remain vigilant and follow proper banking procedures to safeguard their savings.Speaking during his monthly radio...