Consumer Safety
₹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.
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.
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