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A nationwide survey reveals 20% of UPI users faced fraud, prompting urgent new security measures by authorities.
Recent studies and expert opinions highlight health risks of frequent hair dye use, urging safer consumer choices.
An 18-year-old in North Bengaluru lost ₹90,000 to a fake buyer on OLX after scanning QR codes sent for payment verification.
A fake compassionate appointment scam in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, saw five people secure government jobs using forged documents, prompting a multi-district probe and calls for urgent recruitment reforms.
Bangalore Consumer Commission orders Lenskart to refund, compensate elderly couple after failing to honour eyewear warranty.
AI-powered scams using deepfakes and false endorsements have cost Indians over ₹20,000 crore, prompting urgent calls for stronger defences and public awareness.
BIS seized nearly ₹90 lakh worth of uncertified children’s products from FirstCry’s Bengaluru warehouse, intensifying regulatory scrutiny on e-commerce safety standards.
A statewide crackdown exposes a vast network of factories selling dangerous, adulterated seeds and fertilisers to unsuspecting farmers, raising alarms over health and regulatory oversight.
A fake ‘Trump Hotel Rental’ app using AI-generated Trump videos has conned hundreds of Karnataka investors out of crores, prompting urgent police warnings and expert advice.
A Bandra social worker was duped of Rs 23.45 lakh after investing in a fake trading platform promoted with bogus celebrity endorsements.
A deep dive into the health risks, global bans, and urgent need for transparency around Red Dye 3 in India.
A scammer impersonated Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma on WhatsApp, prompting a witty public takedown and renewed calls for digital vigilance.
A Satna ration scam exposes how a dead man received food for seven years while a living tribal man was denied benefits for eight years due to administrative failures.
India’s new e-Zero FIR system lets victims of cyber frauds over ₹10 lakh file FIRs instantly online.
Scammers impersonating US and foreign officials are targeting F-1 visa holders with fake deportation threats, prompting urgent warnings from authorities.
A ₹1,000 crore scam involving illegal construction on reserved land in Vasai-Virar has left over 2,500 families homeless after the ED’s crackdown and court-ordered demolitions.
Two men posing as officials duped a 92-year-old Delhi resident of Rs 2.2 crore, but police recovered the full amount and exposed an international cyber fraud syndicate.
A severe Android vulnerability, already exploited by hackers, prompts urgent warnings and patching calls from Google and global authorities.
The government’s new 160 number series for financial calls aims to curb online fraud by making legitimate calls instantly recognisable.
From May 1, 2025, only confirmed ticket holders can travel in Sleeper and AC coaches, with strict fines for violators.
A Gurugram man exposes a Rapido driver’s harassment of his wife, prompting company action and public outrage.
Consumers can now upload images of misleading labels, FSSAI details, and e-commerce links to flag violations via Food Safety Connect app or FoSCoS portal.