Consumer Safety
CCPA Fines Drishti IAS ₹5 Lakh for Misleading UPSC Result Claims, Says Coaching Misrepresented Selections
The CCPA penalises Drishti IAS for concealing critical information and misleading aspirants with exaggerated UPSC result claims.
‘Won’t Wear Smart Ring Again’: Samsung Galaxy Ring User Hospitalised As Battery Swells On Finger
A popular tech influencer’s smart ring battery swells painfully mid-travel, causing emergency hospital care and missed flight.
Bengaluru Family Wins ₹12,000 Compensation After SpiceJet Flight Delay Disrupts Bhutan Trip
SpiceJet faces legal action and pays compensation after a long flight delay disrupts a family’s holiday.
India on Alert: Rising eSIM Scam Lets Fraudsters Drain Bank Accounts in Minutes; Here’s How to Stay Safe
A new eSIM scam is spreading rapidly in India, where cybercriminals hijack phone numbers via fake eSIM activation links, draining victims’ bank accounts in minutes
Hyderabad Retired Doctor Dies of Heart Attack After 70-Hour ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam, Duped of ₹6.6 Lakh
A retired Hyderabad doctor succumbed to a fatal heart attack following nearly three days of digital extortion and threats by cybercriminals posing as police officials.
Ghaziabad Consumer Panel Fines Noida-Based Company for False Weight-Loss Claims, Orders Refund
Consumer rights upheld as a couple wins refund and company fined for false claims on weight-loss product.
Bengaluru Woman Duped of ₹3.75 Crore in Deepfake Scam Using Fake Video of Sadhguru; Here’s How to Stay Safe
A Bengaluru woman was allegedly deceived by a deepfake video of spiritual leader Sadhguru promoting a fake trading platform, resulting in ₹3.75 crore loss.
Over 500 Wayanad Residents in Kerala Face Legal Trouble After Bank Accounts Used in Major Mule Scam
More than 500 youths in Wayanad have been trapped in a ‘mule account’ scam where fraudsters rented their bank accounts for illegal money transfers.
Man Claims Swiggy Orders Are 81% Costlier Than Dine-In, Sparks Debate
A Coimbatore customer highlights an 81% price difference ordering via Swiggy compared to direct restaurant purchase.
Noida Woman, 76, Loses ₹43.7 Lakh in 26-Day ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam Linked to Pahalgam Attack
A retired Noida woman lost ₹43.70 lakh after scammers impersonated police, exploiting India’s growing digital fraud epidemic.
SpiceJet Ordered to Pay ₹55,000 Over 14-Hour Dubai–Mumbai Delay: Just a Single Burger and Fries Provided
SpiceJet has been held accountable and ordered to compensate a passenger for neglecting care during a 14-hour flight delay.
Kerala Man Loses ₹95,000 in Water Purifier Scam Using Bogus Toll-Free Number
Kerala man loses Rs 95,000 after cyber fraudsters trick him with fake toll-free number for water purifier service.
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