Consumer Safety

Bengaluru Techie Allegedly Drugged, Robbed of Over ₹6 Lakh by Woman He Met On Dating App

November 13, 2025

A techie’s search for love in Bengaluru turned into a nightmare after a dating app meetup ended in robbery.

Is Google’s Gemini AI Reading Your Emails? What’s Changing and How to Protect Your Privacy; All You Need to Know

November 13, 2025

Wait… Did Gmail just let AI read your emails? Here’s what it means for your privacy.

Fake Arrest Warrant With Nirmala Sitharaman’s Sign Used to Dupe 62-Year-Old Woman of ₹99 Lakh in Pune

November 12, 2025

A cybercrime ring forged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s signature on a fake arrest warrant to extort Rs 99 lakh from a Pune retiree in a sophisticated digital arrest scam.

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Falls Victim to ₹2.16 Crore Cyber Fraud Through Fake Emails

November 12, 2025

Hackers impersonated vendor in email scam, diverting ₹2.16 crore payment from dr Reddy’s lab.

CERT-In Issues High Alert for Millions of Android Users in India: Who’s at Risk and How to Stay Safe

November 8, 2025

CERT-In warns millions of Android users in India to update November 2025 security patches urgently to fix critical zero-click vulnerability.

Bengaluru: 63-Year-Old Man Loses ₹32 Lakh in Alleged WhatsApp ‘High-Society Dating’ Scam, Probe On

November 7, 2025

A 63-year-old Bengaluru man was cheated of Rs 32.2 lakh in a WhatsApp scam involving fake dating service claims.

India’s Flight Cancellation Fees: What Major Domestic Airlines Are Charging Travelers Today?

November 7, 2025

The DGCA has proposed a new rule allowing flyers to cancel or modify tickets free within 48 hours of booking.

Bengaluru Woman Alleges Rapido Cab Driver Used Fake App to Inflate Ride Fare, Sparks Concern Over Rising Frauds

November 6, 2025

A Bengaluru woman exposes a Rapido driver’s use of a counterfeit app to fraudulently inflate ride fares.

“Zerodha Scam”: Investor Flags ₹5 Crore Withdrawal Limit, CEO Nithin Kamath Responds

November 5, 2025

Zerodha’s ₹5 crore daily withdrawal limit got everyone talking after an investor tried withdrawing ₹42 crore!

Bengaluru Police Bust ‘Money Rain’ Ritual Scam Using Demonetised ₹2,000 Notes; 10 Arrested, ₹18 Lakh Seized

November 5, 2025

Bengaluru police exposed a ritual scam exploiting demonetised Rs 2,000 notes, duping victims with false promises of wealth multiplication.

DGCA Drafts New Flight Rules: Free Cancellations, Faster Refunds, Flexible Booking Changes; All You Need to Know

November 4, 2025

DGCA’s draft rules enable airline passengers to freely cancel or amend bookings within 48 hours without extra fees.

Delhi Man Duped of ₹9 Lakh in ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam; Fraudsters Impersonated ATS Officers

November 4, 2025

A man from Delhi was tricked into transferring over ₹9 lakh by scammers falsely accusing him of terror links.

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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.

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.