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.
