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Bengaluru Cab Scam: Passenger Charged Two Different Fares

A Bengaluru man's routine cab ride turned into a nightmare when he discovered a sophisticated scam involving duplicate UPI payments and manipulated fare calculations. Learn how this new fraud works and how to protect yourself.

Fintech Body Warns RBI About UPI Monopoly Risks

The Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment warns of concentration risks in India's UPI ecosystem, calling for regulatory intervention to ensure healthy competition and system stability.

US Visa Payments Go Digital Only from Oct 29

Major change in US visa application process: USCIS mandates online payments via credit/debit cards from October 29, eliminating cash, checks, and money orders. Complete guide for Indian applicants.

Haryana families lose ₹60 lakh in US deportation crisis

Heartbreaking stories emerge from Haryana as multiple families face financial ruin after spending fortunes on US education consultants, only to see their children deported for visa violations. Discover the human cost of immigration fraud.

Digital Arrests: India's New Online Scam Epidemic

India faces a terrifying new wave of digital arrests and banking frauds through WhatsApp, UPI, and OTP scams. Learn how cybercriminals are exploiting Aadhaar and two-factor authentication to empty bank accounts.

BESCOM Online Services Down Oct 27-30 - Plan Ahead!

Critical maintenance will disrupt BESCOM's digital services including bill payments and new connections from October 27-30. Bengaluru residents urged to complete urgent electricity-related work beforehand.

Karnataka firm loses ₹12L in online cement fraud

A Kundapur-based company falls victim to sophisticated online fraud, losing ₹12 lakh to scammers posing as cement suppliers. Learn how the digital payment scam unfolded and crucial cybersecurity lessons.

AI Job Scams Target Indian Teens: Expert Warning

Renowned cyber expert Pawan Duggal exposes how criminals are using artificial intelligence to create sophisticated fake job scams specifically targeting teenagers across India. Learn how to protect yourself from these digital traps.

Bhubaneswar Cyber Fraud: Lakhs Lost in Online Scam

Cyber criminals in Bhubaneswar orchestrate elaborate digital fraud, duping two victims of lakhs of rupees through fake customer care numbers and UPI manipulation. Police launch investigation into growing cybercrime menace.

Meta Expands Safety Tools to Protect Seniors From Scams

Meta launches comprehensive safety upgrades including anonymous login alerts, payment protections, and educational resources specifically designed to shield older Indian adults from sophisticated online scams.

Meta's New WhatsApp Security Alerts Fight Scams

Meta launches groundbreaking security features on WhatsApp and Messenger to protect Indian users from sophisticated scams. Learn how these new alerts work and secure your digital life today.

Passenger barters watch for samosas as UPI fails

In an astonishing throwback to ancient trading methods, a train passenger at Jabalpur railway station was forced to barter his wristwatch for samosas when UPI payment failed as his train began departing.

India's Gig Workers: Scammed, Shamed & Silenced

Exclusive investigation reveals how delivery executives and cab drivers across India face systematic exploitation, verbal abuse, and financial scams while platform companies look the other way.

International Cyber Crime Ring Busted in Delhi

Delhi Police uncovers sophisticated international cyber network exploiting Flipkart, Swiggy & Zomato apps. Major breakthrough in digital crime investigation reveals global connections.

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