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New Delhi: Given the proliferation of financial scams through ponzi schemes, Supreme Court has ruled that conning people of their hard-earned money falls in the category of heinous crimes and that the accused in such offences cannot claim benefit of the liberty-leaning principle of ‘bail is the rule and jail the exception’. A bench of…
India is often described as a country that tests travellers, emotionally, physically and mentally, especially those visiting solo for the first time. From chaotic roads to stark contrasts between the rich and the poor, and then moments of unprecedented warmth and support, India can be an overwhelming and unforgettable destination for any visitor. However, for…
Gulf Job Scams: How to Spot Fake Offers and Protect Yourself in UAE and Saudi Arabia As the Gulf continues to attract millions of job seekers, from local professionals to expatriates and international applicants, fraudulent job offers and fake recruitment schemes have become a persistent problem in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. These scams have…
Digital frauds of worth over Rs 50 crore came to light earlier this month after Delhi Police busted an international cyber scams and extortion syndicate, following a series of coordinated raids across several states. The operation led to the arrest of 10 accused, including the alleged mastermind behind the wide-ranging racket.The crackdown was carried out…
Government has begun discussions with WhatsApp after the messaging app banned a high number of Indian accounts, raising concerns over the continued misuse of Indian mobile numbers for online fraud. According to people familiar with the matter, WhatsApp has been blocking an average of 9.8 million Indian accounts every month until October this year for…
Image used for representative purposes NEW DELHI: The Income Tax Department has issued a public advisory cautioning taxpayers, especially senior citizens, against fraudulent emails, SMS messages, and websites impersonating the Department to steal personal and financial information.In an official awareness message shared by the Income Tax Department, Government of India, on X, taxpayers have been…
As digital banking and mobile apps become more common, scammers are using increasingly sophisticated methods to steal sensitive information. A rising threat involves exploiting screen sharing during phone calls, where fraudsters pose as banks or trusted institutions to trick users into revealing passwords, account details, or authorising unauthorised transactions. To tackle this issue, Android has…
NEW DELHI: Fugitive economic offenders collectively owed more than Rs 58,082 crore to Indian public sector banks, the Union finance ministry has informed Lok Sabha on Monday. The figure included Rs 26,645 crore in principal and Rs 31,437 crore in accumulated interest as of October 31, 2025. The ministry informed that a total of 15…
Mobile users will soon start seeing the names of unknown callers displayed on their phone screens, as telecom operators have begun testing the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. The feature aims to help users identify callers more easily and curb the rising number of spam and scam calls across the…
Scam messages impersonating famous celebrities, including actor Lee Byung-hun, are surging across social media platforms. On October 29, actress Jang Ga-hyun revealed the direct message she received from a fake account claiming to be Lee Byung-hun, saying, “Hello! I’m Lee Byung-hun. Do you like my movies? I want to communicate with fans so I’m reaching…
