by Aman Nick | Jan 14, 2025 | Stay Alert Stay Safe
Scamsters in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, have recently targeted over a dozen shops by planting fake QR codes over legitimate ones, redirecting payments to their own accounts. The fraud was uncover when a customer noticed that the QR code at a medical store displayed...
by Aman Nick | Jan 9, 2025 | Stay Alert Stay Safe
We often hear about different scams happening almost every day. Many Indians are losing their hard-earned money to online scams like “digital arrest” or “illegal parcel delivery.” This guide will help you understand these scams and stay safe....
by Aman Nick | Dec 24, 2024 | Stay Alert Stay Safe
A 39-year-old software engineer from Bengaluru lost Rs 11.8 crore after falling for a “digital arrest” scam. The scammers, posing as police officers, tricked him into believing his Aadhaar card was being used for money laundering by opening fake bank...
by Aman Nick | Dec 18, 2024 | Stay Alert Stay Safe
NPCI Issues Advisory on Digital Arrest Scam: What It Is and How to Stay Safe In today’s digital world, we rely on gadgets for tasks like banking, online shopping, and payments. But with this increased use comes the risk of online fraud. A simple click on a malicious...
by user | Dec 6, 2024 | Stay Alert Stay Safe
The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has asked Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, to take action against scams on the messaging app. This request follows a call for intervention by India’s telecom regulator. MeitY secretary S. Krishnan stated that the...
by Aman Nick | Dec 3, 2024 | Stay Alert Stay Safe
Two men were arrested for allegedly cheating a woman in Kochi out of ₹4.12 crore in a ‘digital arrest’ cyber scam, the police said on Sunday. The accused, Mohammed Muhasil (22) and Mishab K P (21), both from Areekode in Malappuram district, posed as Delhi...
