The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has released a public advisory to alert the public to an emerging risk in the realm of digital payments – the ‘Digital Arrest’ scam. As digital transactions gain popularity in India, NPCI emphasizes the critical need to identify and steer clear of online scams to safeguard personal and … Read more
A businesswoman from Hyderabad was duped on the pretext of updating limit of credit card. The image is used for representative purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images A 53-year-old businesswoman from Hyderabad fell victim to a ₹2.29 lakh credit card limit update fraud. The victim received a phone call from an individual claiming to … Read more
The increased demand for firecrackers can sometimes lead to unscrupulous individuals taking advantage of unsuspecting buyers, the police said. File photograph | Photo Credit: KARUNAKARAN M Over 25 cases of fake websites selling fireworks and crackers have been reported in a month, the Cyber Crime Wing of the Tamil Nadu Police said on Saturday, while … Read more