Consumer Safety

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.

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.
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