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Cyber Scams

Stay informed on the latest digital threats, online frauds, and crucial safety measures to protect yourself in the evolving digital landscape. This page tracks significant cyber incidents—from sophisticated financial fraud involving misuse of payment devices and investment schemes to common consumer dangers like e-commerce phishing during sale seasons and fake profiles on dating apps. Get expert advice, updates on new protective technologies (like identity verification features), and alerts from authorities like the police to ensure your security while transacting, socializing, and shopping online.

 

Phone calls from 1600 number series cannot be blocked as ‘spam’, TRAI clarifies

The key objective of assigning designated series 1600 for important communications is to make such calls trustworthy for the citizens, the regulator said
Updated on Jul 10, 2026 06:08 pm IST

Most social media child safety features fail, new research finds

A new study found over half of social media child safety features fail, while Australia's age checks struggle to stop under-16 users. (Pexel/Representative image)
Published on Jul 07, 2026 10:12 pm IST

Surge in digital arrest frauds offsets dip in Delhi cybercrime in 2024

Digital arrest spike stalled cybercrime dip in 2024
Updated on May 07, 2026 08:05 am IST

54 crore return in 11 days’: Pune doctor loses 12 crore in stock scam

Lured by fake executives and fabricated profits, the victim was manipulated into transferring funds until he realized it was a scam.
Published on Apr 09, 2026 05:18 pm IST

Protect vulnerable, make people aware of cyber criminals' modus operandi: SC to Centre

Protect vulnerable, make people aware of cyber criminals' modus operandi: SC to Centre
Published on Feb 16, 2026 07:25 pm IST