Consumer Safety
Bengaluru Bumble Scam: Techie Extorted ₹2 Lakh in Fake Drug Raid; Woman, 5 Others Arrested
A staged drug raid involving fake narcotics leads to a ₹2 lakh extortion from a Bengaluru man, exposing growing cybercrime risks on dating apps.
Chennai Hospital, Doctor Ordered to Pay ₹33.75 Lakh After Premature Baby Loses Fingers Due to Negligence
The Consumer Disputes Commission ruled hospital and gynaecologist negligent for unconsented cervical pessary causing premature birth and severe infant injury.
Lucknow Cyber Cell Seizes ₹1.07 Cr, 103 Phones in City’s Biggest Online Scam Crackdown
A joint police operation in Lucknow uncovered a pan-Indian fake betting scam, recovering ₹1.07 crore, arresting 16 suspects, and exposing nationwide digital fraud.
Bengaluru Women Stripped, Robbed by Cybercriminals Posing as Mumbai Police in Jet Scam
Two women in Bengaluru were coerced into transferring ₹58,477 and forced to strip on video by scammers impersonating Mumbai police.
No Aadhaar, No Tatkal: Indian Railways Makes OTP Verification Mandatory for All Last-Minute Train Ticket Bookings from July 15
Indian Railways now requires Aadhaar-linked OTP authentication for all Tatkal bookings nationwide, aiming to curb fraud and prioritise genuine travellers over agents.
₹7,000 Crore Lost in 5 Months: Trafficked Indians Forced into Cyber Scams by Foreign Crime Gangs
Indians lost a staggering ₹7,000 crore to online scams in early 2025, with many frauds traced to global syndicates exploiting trafficked citizens.
Bengaluru Woman and Accomplice Arrested in ₹30 Crore Scam Targeting Women Through Kitty Parties and Fake Investments
Two arrested for duping over 20 women of Rs 30 crore through fake gold imports and real estate schemes.
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.
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