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Pune Man Loses Rs. 12 Lakh In Sophisticated ‘Parcel Scam’

07 Jul 2024

A private company employee in Pune fell victim to a sophisticated online scam, losing Rs. 12 lakh in what is being called a 'parcel scam.' What Exactly Happened As reported by The Hindu, the victim, who wished to remain anonymous, received a call from individuals posing as representatives of a...

Love Scam: Delhi Cafe Extorts Rs 1.2 Lakh From IAS Aspirant

29 Jun 2024

In a shocking turn of events, an IAS aspirant's cafe date via Tinder resulted in a hefty scam loss of Rs 1.2 lakh. This incident has brought to light a deceptive scheme that targets unsuspecting men in Delhi. A Dream Date Turns Into a Nightmare The victim, an IAS aspirant,...

Government’s New Anti-Fraud Weapon 160 Prefix Unveiled

17 Jun 2024

Online fraud are rising. The government has a new plan to fight this problem. They introduced a special number series: 160. This number will help people identify safe calls from banks and other financial services. How It Works As per a Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) release, all calls...