Consumer Safety

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.

Over 200 Karnataka Investors Duped of ₹2 Crore in AI-Powered Fake ‘Trump Hotel’ App Scam
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.

Bandra Woman Duped of Rs 23.45 Lakh in Online Trading Scam Featuring Fake Celebrity Endorsements; FIR Filed
A Bandra social worker was duped of Rs 23.45 lakh after investing in a fake trading platform promoted with bogus celebrity endorsements.

Red Dye 3: The Dangerous Food Color Still Legal in India — Why You Must Join us Demanding Action?
A deep dive into the health risks, global bans, and urgent need for transparency around Red Dye 3 in India.

Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma Exposes WhatsApp Scam by Fraudster Impersonating Him, Shares Humorous Exchange
A scammer impersonated Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma on WhatsApp, prompting a witty public takedown and renewed calls for digital vigilance.

Madhya Pradesh Alleged Ration Scam: Dead Man Gets Food for 7 Years, Living Tribal Denied for 8 Amid Official Apathy
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 Launches the New E-Zero FIR System to Help You Take Rapid Action Against Online Scams
India’s new e-Zero FIR system lets victims of cyber frauds over ₹10 lakh file FIRs instantly online.

Scam Calls Target F-1 Visa Students: FBI, USCIS, and Indian Embassy Issue Urgent Warning — Here’s How to Stay Safe
Scammers impersonating US and foreign officials are targeting F-1 visa holders with fake deportation threats, prompting urgent warnings from authorities.

Vasai-Virar ₹1,000 Crore Scam: ED Seizes ₹32 Crore; 41 Illegal Buildings Demolished, 2,500 Families Displaced as Probe Continues
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.

92-Year-Old Surgeon Duped of Rs 2.2 Crore in ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam; Delhi Police Nabs Two, Recovers Entire Amount
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.
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