Online task scam: How job offers on Telegram, WhatsApp groups are driving people to extremes

Online task scam: How job offers on Telegram, WhatsApp groups are driving people to extremes

Bhumika Sorathia from Gujarat must have never thought joining a Telegram group would drive her to death.  Sorathia, a private bank employee at IIFL Bank, had joined a Telegram group that offered money in return for completing small tasks. Initially, she earned small sums as rewards, but was soon manipulated into investing larger amounts, and […]

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‘They knew my policy number’: The rise of fake insurance agents and how to spot them

‘They knew my policy number’: The rise of fake insurance agents and how to spot them

A Telangana man recently answered a call from an unknown number. This is something many of us are subjected to, at least three-four times every day. The caller claimed to be an agent of the insurance company that the man was already a customer of. The “agent” had all his details: his full name, registered […]

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WhatsApp scams on the rise: 5 ways to safeguard your money and personal information

WhatsApp scams on the rise: 5 ways to safeguard your money and personal information

The spate of online scams seems to have dramatically increased in the last few months. Scammers are targeting unsuspecting users with newer ways, making it all the more important to stay informed and vigilant. From image download scams to OTP scams to malicious URLs, scammers are deploying methods to syphon off cash and even steal […]

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Data | With awareness levels increasing in urban pockets, cyber criminals now target non-metro areas

Data | With awareness levels increasing in urban pockets, cyber criminals now target non-metro areas

Cyber frauds against bank customers have recorded a steady increase in the non-metropolitan areas in 2021, while among cities with over 2 million population, the case count has stagnated Cyber frauds against bank customers have recorded a steady increase in the non-metropolitan areas in 2021, while among cities with over 2 million population, the case […]

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