USSD & WhatsApp Rental Scams Surge in India: I4C Alert
I4C warns of USSD call-forwarding scams where fraudsters pose as delivery agents. Learn how to protect your OTPs and avoid WhatsApp rental frauds. Stay safe!
I4C warns of USSD call-forwarding scams where fraudsters pose as delivery agents. Learn how to protect your OTPs and avoid WhatsApp rental frauds. Stay safe!
Arogya Das from Hosapete's TB Dam area was duped of Rs 44.5 lakh in a fake investment scheme promising high returns. Police are investigating the online financial fraud. Read how the scam unfolded.
An HR manager in Navi Mumbai lost ₹36.74 lakh in an online investment fraud. Learn how the scam unfolded and the alarming rise in cybercrime losses across India.
An Ahmedabad trader lost Rs 50,000 in a cyberfraud involving a truckload of green coconuts. The scammer used WhatsApp for communication. Learn how to avoid such online trading pitfalls.
WhatsApp introduces Member Tags, custom labels to identify roles in group chats. Learn how to add, edit, and use this new feature to streamline communication in busy communities.
WhatsApp is developing a new 'Profile Cover Photo' feature for iOS, allowing users to add a background image to their profile info screen. Discover how it works and when it might launch.
A 63-year-old accountant from Ahmedabad lost her life savings to cybercriminals posing as loan officials. Learn how the scam unfolded and crucial tips to stay safe from online financial fraud.
Meta's WhatsApp rolls out new features including Member Tags for groups, Text Stickers, and Event Reminders with custom alerts. The update enhances group communication and organization. Read more about the latest features.
WhatsApp introduces member tags, text stickers, and event reminders for group chats. Learn how to use these new features to organize your conversations better.
A Greater Noida resident was duped of over Rs 35 lakh by cyber criminals posing as Chola Securities agents. The fraudsters promised high returns via a fake app. Police investigation is underway.
A Mysuru man lost Rs 1.8 crore in a fake trading investment scam after a WhatsApp message. Learn how cybercrooks operate and how to protect yourself from such frauds.
WhatsApp introduces new features like member tags, text stickers, and custom event reminders to make group chats more organised and expressive. Learn how these updates enhance coordination.
WhatsApp introduces an AI-powered sticker generator. Learn how to create personalised stickers from text descriptions in the beta version. A new era of messaging begins!
Facebook is locking users out for not activating Facebook Protect with two-factor authentication. Learn the steps to enable it before the March 17 deadline.
Two Kolkata residents lost nearly Rs 50 lakh in sophisticated online investment scams via WhatsApp groups and social media ads. Police are investigating the cyber fraud cases.
A Surat embroidery worker lost Rs 2.53 lakh after downloading a fake marriage invitation APK file sent via WhatsApp. Learn how the scam unfolded and how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud.
Meta's updated privacy policy, allowing AI training on user data from Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, raises significant privacy alarms for Indian users. Understand the implications and what it means for you.
A 66-year-old retired police ASI in Bhopal lost Rs 2.40 lakh after clicking a fake 'life certificate' link on Facebook. Learn how the cyber fraud unfolded and how to protect yourself from similar online scams.
Learn how to use Facebook's 'Follow' feature to control your News Feed and profile visibility. A step-by-step guide for managing followers and privacy.
Two elderly relatives in Delhi were duped of over Rs 1.5 crore by scammers posing as financial advisors on WhatsApp. The fraud involved fake apps and promises of high returns. Read the full investigation.
A Surat-based doctor lost Rs 28.93 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as Anand Rathi Securities. The elaborate scam promised high IPO returns. Learn how to protect yourself from such investment frauds.
A Chandkheda-based trader lost Rs 25 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as a forex expert on Telegram. Learn how the scam unfolded and crucial tips to stay safe from such online investment frauds.
A 70-year-old Mulund resident lost his life savings of Rs 1.24 crore in a cyber fraud after being lured by 30% profit in share trading via WhatsApp. Police have registered a case. Read the full story.
Accidentally deleted a vital WhatsApp chat? Learn the precise conditions and step-by-step process to potentially restore your messages, photos, and videos from a backup. Act fast!
WhatsApp launches festive stickers, video call effects & animated status for New Year 2026. See how the app handles record messages & calls during celebrations.
WhatsApp announces a festive update with a new sticker pack and engaging features for New Year 2026 greetings. Learn about the latest additions to enhance your celebrations.
Ring in 2026 with joy! Find the perfect Happy New Year messages, greetings, WhatsApp status, and images to share with family and friends. Plus, a chance to win a ₹5000 Amazon voucher.
Ring in 2026 with our curated list of 50 heartfelt wishes, inspirational quotes, and social media messages to share with family and loved ones. Find the perfect greeting for WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram.
WhatsApp confirms New Year's Eve as its busiest day globally. The platform also launches new 2026-themed stickers, video call effects, and tools for group event planning. Discover how to celebrate digitally.
A 69-year-old Ahmedabad doctor lost Rs 63 lakh to cybercrooks promising high stock returns. Learn how the scam unfolded and the sections invoked. Protect yourself from such frauds.