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“Was I scammed?” Tourist asks after buying a small marble souvenir in Agra for $2,500; sparks scam debate |

Travel scams are an uncomfortable reality in many popular tourist destinations, often discussed in hindsight rather than anticipation. From overpriced souvenirs to commission-based shopping stops, travellers frequently realise something went wrong only after the transaction is complete. Online forums like Reddit have increasingly become spaces where travellers seek clarity, not just about prices, but about…

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‘Don’t Get Scammed’: Stop, think and then act before letting fear take over, says special CP Devesh Chandra Srivastava at TOI townhall | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: “Cybercrime has no geographical boundaries, it thrives on online anonymity where a scammer can claim to be operating locally from Patparganj while actually being based abroad,” said special commissioner of police Devesh Chandra Srivastava during his address at the TOI Townhall on ‘Don’t Get Scammed’.This striking reality served as a wake-up call as…

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Meet Charlie Javice: Woman who scammed JP Morgan for $175M — but the bank is paying her $142M legal bills | Business

Charlie Javice’s story sounds almost too bizarre to be real: a young fintech founder who tricked JPMorgan into buying her startup for $175 million, ended up convicted of fraud, and is now serving a prison sentence, yet the same company she scammed is still paying more than $142 million for her legal bills, including questionable…

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How I scammed the scammer in Agra and 3 things not to do while visiting the city

A Delhi resident finally visited Agra, experiencing the Taj Mahal and encountering a scammer posing as an official guide. After being misled to an overpriced handicraft shop, the author cleverly exposed the guide’s deception, learning valuable lessons about navigating tourist traps and appreciating the city’s complex charm. The author of this piece is a 30-year…

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Pakistan player recalls getting scammed by government: ‘PM’s cheques of PKR 25 lakh bounced’ | Cricket News

Pakistan’s captain Salman Agha (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) India’s record-extending ninth Asia Cup triumph has not only dominated cricket headlines but also triggered renewed discussions across the border. Soon after India’s five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the 2025 final in Dubai, an old video of former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal resurfaced on social media, drawing sharp…

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