Consumer Safety
Mangaluru Woman Loses ₹3.16 Crore in ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam as Fraudsters Impersonate Cops, Prosecutor
A 40-year-old Mangaluru woman was conned out of Rs 3.16 crore after fraudsters staged a fake “digital arrest” by impersonating police and a public prosecutor over 17 days
Bombay High Court Fines Yes Bank ₹50,000 for Illegally Insisting on Aadhaar, Delaying Account Opening
Yes Bank must pay ₹50,000 after Bombay High Court found it ignored Supreme Court’s Aadhaar guidelines, delaying a company’s account opening.
Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing Busts China-Linked Transnational Investment Scam, Saves Victims Across Six Indian States
A swift police operation in Tamil Nadu exposed and halted a sophisticated Chinese-linked investment scam targeting Indians nationwide.
1 in 5 Indian UPI Users Hit by Fraud Since 2022: Survey; RBI, NPCI Launch New Safeguards from June 30
A nationwide survey reveals 20% of UPI users faced fraud, prompting urgent new security measures by authorities.
Global Health Agencies and Dermatologists Urge Safe Hair-Dye Practices as Natural and Ammonia-Free Options Rise
Recent studies and expert opinions highlight health risks of frequent hair dye use, urging safer consumer choices.
Bengaluru Teen Loses ₹90,000 in OLX QR Code Scam While Selling Books Online; Here’s How to Stay Safe
An 18-year-old in North Bengaluru lost ₹90,000 to a fake buyer on OLX after scanning QR codes sent for payment verification.
Fake Compassionate Appointment Scam Busted in Rewa; Madhya Pradesh Launches Probe Across 4 Districts
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.
Bengaluru Consumer Court Orders Lenskart to Pay ₹8,299 for Defective Spectacles Sold to Elderly Couple
Bangalore Consumer Commission orders Lenskart to refund, compensate elderly couple after failing to honour eyewear warranty.
Former ICICI Bank Manager Steals ₹4.58 Crore from 110 FDs of 41 Customers, Loses Entire Amount in Stock Market
A Kota-based ICICI Bank manager allegedly stole ₹4.58 crore from 41 customers’ FDs and lost it all in risky stock market trades.
India Faces ₹20,000 Crore Cybercrime Threat in 2025 Amid Surge in AI-Driven Deepfake Investment Scams
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 Raids FirstCry’s Bengaluru Warehouse, Seizes ₹90 Lakh Worth of Non-Certified Toys and Baby Products Over Quality Norm Violations
BIS seized nearly ₹90 lakh worth of uncertified children’s products from FirstCry’s Bengaluru warehouse, intensifying regulatory scrutiny on e-commerce safety standards.
Rajasthan Seed-Fertiliser Scam Busted: Carcinogenic Dyes, Sand Found in Products Sold Across 5 States; 40+ Units Raided
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.
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