Consumer Safety

Consumer Safety

Empowering informed and aware decisions on food safety, health, scams, and consumer rights to protect your well-being.

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.
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.
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.
A severe Android vulnerability, already exploited by hackers, prompts urgent warnings and patching calls from Google and global authorities.
The government’s new 160 number series for financial calls aims to curb online fraud by making legitimate calls instantly recognisable.
From May 1, 2025, only confirmed ticket holders can travel in Sleeper and AC coaches, with strict fines for violators.
A Gurugram man exposes a Rapido driver’s harassment of his wife, prompting company action and public outrage.
Consumers can now upload images of misleading labels, FSSAI details, and e-commerce links to flag violations via Food Safety Connect app or FoSCoS portal.
The Supreme Court has directed FSSAI to finalise food labelling rules within three months, mandating clear nutritional information to address rising lifestyle diseases.
CPGRAMS is India's official platform for lodging government complaints, now faster and smarter with AI, resolving 1.11 lakh grievances in February 2025.
A new WhatsApp scam uses steganography to embed malware in images, causing financial losses.
Former ICMR Chief Soumya Swaminathan shares her mixed experience with Air India’s customer service.
Karnataka's food safety inspections reveal alarming health violations, including detergent in ice cream and synthetic milk.
An alarming rise in LinkedIn scams reveals how fake mentors and job offers deceive professionals.
Australia’s largest pension funds face a coordinated cyberattack, compromising thousands of accounts and stealing AUD 500,000.
Delhi HC upholds CCPA guidelines prohibiting mandatory service charges, ensuring consumer autonomy and fair practices.
BIS cracks down on e-commerce giants to curb unsafe, non-certified products threatening consumer safety.
Gujarat Police returns ₹2.07 crore to victims of cyber fraud, showcasing the effectiveness of timely reporting.
Learn how to secure life insurance coverage despite pre-existing conditions and avoid unexpected exclusions.