Consumer Safety

Ahmedabad Cyber Fraud Case: Aadhaar Manipulation, AI-Assisted Methods Used In ₹25,000 Loan Scam; 4 Arrested
Fraudsters allegedly hijacked Aadhaar-linked identity using AI tools, enabling illegal e-KYC and loan approval in Ahmedabad case.

The $1.1 Billion Trap: Inside the Rise of Billion-Dollar Investment Scams on Social Media
Investment scams are rapidly rising as social media platforms reshape how Indians discover and trust financial opportunities online.

Dark Side of AdTech: How Facebook, Instagram & WhatsApp Became a High-Speed Path for Scammers
Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp have become highly efficient engines for distributing scams through advanced targeting and digital advertising.

Anthropic Gave Claude $100 to Shop: What It Ended Up Buying Says A Lot About The Future
Anthropic’s Claude used $100 to shop independently, revealing how AI can negotiate, decide, and act in real markets.

Rs 299 Dress Offer Allegedly Turns Into Rs 1 Lakh Scam: Mumbai Nurse Duped via Facebook Advertisement
Mumbai nurse loses Rs 1 lakh in Facebook Rs 299 dress scam.

Why RBI Cancelled Paytm Payments Bank Licence And What It Means For Users
RBI cancels Paytm Payments Bank licence after long restrictions, raising key questions on compliance and user impact.

The Economic Cost Of Infinite Scrolling: How TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat Are Quietly Draining Your Productivity
Teens report sleep and productivity loss on TikTok, Instagram, raising deeper questions about the long-term economic cost of engagement design.

Elon Musk Launches XChat, But Can It Break WhatsApp’s Dominance on Global Messaging Habits
Elon Musk’s XChat challenges WhatsApp, but trust, habit, and network effects make switching far harder than innovation alone. Read more.

Meta Launches Unified Meta Account System To Streamline Logins Across Apps And Devices
The new Meta Account system aims to simplify logins across apps and devices while strengthening security through centralised access and passkey support.

PNB Ordered To Pay ₹1 Crore After Chandigarh Woman Alleges Locker Broken, Jewellery Lost
A consumer court held PNB liable for negligence after a woman’s locker was accessed and reassigned without consent.

RBI Updates E-Mandate Rules: Auto-Debits Up To ₹15,000 Without OTP, ₹1 Lakh For Select Payments
The RBI’s revised framework aims to reduce payment failures while maintaining security and user control.

Indian Railways Clarifies PwDs With UDID Cards Can Travel In Unreserved Divyangjan Coaches On Mail/Express Trains
Railways clarifies that PwDs with valid UDID cards can access designated coaches while ensuring strict action against misuse.
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