The "Rs 10" Trap: Inside the Ingenious Distraction Scam That Fooled Delhi’s Drivers
South Delhi police cracked the "Treechi Gang," a distraction theft ring using scattered Rs 10 notes to lure drivers away from their cars while an accomplice lifts bags, laptops, and phones. Learn how the three-man scam works and how to spot it before it costs you.
New Cyber Traps: How Your Phone’s "Backstage Language" Is Being Used Against You
A high-priority I4C and NCTAU alert reveals how fraudsters exploit USSD codes like *21* to hijack call forwarding, intercept OTPs, and take over bank accounts. Learn about the WhatsApp "rental" mule scam, matrimonial investment frauds, and the instant ##002# kill-switch to protect yourself.
How to Avoid the Parcel OTP Scam: A Comprehensive Guide to Protecting Your Personal Data
The Parcel OTP scam uses fake delivery personnel to trick victims into sharing OTPs or handing over their phones, enabling fraudsters to drain bank accounts and steal personal data. One victim lost ₹7.12 crore. Learn the red flags, protective measures, and how to report the scam.
Identifying and avoiding the "Stock Market Trap": A Case Study in Investment Fraud
A Bengaluru-based fake call center posing as a stock market advisory firm used stolen data, mule accounts, and forged identities to cheat investors nationwide. Learn how the \"stock market trap\" works, how police dismantled the operation, and the red flags every investor must watch for.
The Parcel You Never Ordered: The Dangerous New Scam Hiding in Your Delivery Notifications
A new scam exploits our habit of daily deliveries. Fraudsters posing as delivery agents use fake 'cancellation' OTPs and physical phone access to steal credentials and drain bank accounts — one victim lost ₹7.12 crore. Learn how to protect your digital front door.
Income Tax Refund Scam: How to Spot Fake Messages & Stay Safe
Scammers are weaponizing fake 'pending refund' SMS links to steal PAN, OTP, and login credentials, recently resulting in a ₹1.5 lakh theft from a single taxpayer. Learn how to spot fake messages and stay safe using only the official e-filing portal.
Renting Your LinkedIn Account? The Bizarre New Scam Targeting Professionals
A Bengaluru professional exposes a bizarre new scam: scammers offering to rent LinkedIn accounts. Learn the red flags, understand the risks, and discover LinkedIn's security tools to protect your professional reputation.
Warning: This LinkedIn Job Scam Looks So Real, It Fooled a Career Coach
A career coach shares how she was nearly scammed by a sophisticated LinkedIn job posting. Learn the red flags: device-restricted links, VPN disable requests, and suspicious email domains. Discover how to verify job opportunities safely.
The Hidden Danger of Unofficial Customer Care: How a Quick Search Can Cost You Thousands
A simple online search for customer care can lead to devastating losses. Learn how scammers use fake helpline numbers to steal thousands, with real cases showing losses of Rs 86,000 and more. Discover how to protect yourself.
5 Alarming Truths About the New LinkedIn Scam Targeting Top Executives
A sophisticated LinkedIn phishing campaign is targeting senior executives through direct messages. Discover how scammers use fake board invitations, multi-stage redirects, and stealthy fake login pages to steal corporate credentials.