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Delhi Police arrests 2 for forging Aadhaar cards, govt IDs

Senior police officers said the accused charged just <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>20–50 for forged Aadhaar and PAN cards (Photo for representation)

Updated 6 days ago

Former MLA Vijay Mishra, kin sentenced in 2020 criminal case

Vijay Mishra, his wife and son were sentenced for 10 years of rigourous imprisonment, while daughter-in-law was sentenced to jail for four years. (File)

Published 58 days ago

Aadhaar card to get new look? Govt reacts to reports of Aadhaar redesign

The government has reacted to claims that Aadhaar card will get a new look.

Published 71 days ago

A quick guide for young Indians before meeting someone for the first time

Tips for young Indians someone meeting for the first time.

Published 81 days ago

Job seeker goes for in-person interview, discovers company doesn't exist

The job applicant said that they were contacted by a recruiter for a “high priority” Operations Manager role.

Updated 88 days ago

Social Security faces shocking crisis after ex-DOGE worker allegedly stole data

Social Security under scrutiny after former DOGE staffer allegedly took data

Published 124 days ago

J&K Police bust ₹209 crore interstate online investment scam; 8 arrested

Eight persons, including a doctor from Haryana, were arrested by police in <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>209 crore fake online investment scam. (Representational image)

Published 146 days ago

Frauds use NSE MD & CEO’s name and pics to dupe investors, FIR filed

Frauds use NSE MD & CEO’s name and pics to dupe investors, FIR filed

Published 155 days ago

Cricketer Rinku Singh’s Facebook account hacked, monetisation funds diverted

Cricketer Rinku Singhr (Sourced)

Published 156 days ago

Punjab man held for creating fake profiles using morphed images of Thane influencer

Punjab man held for creating fake profiles using morphed images of Thane influencer

Published 194 days ago

Jail for man who stole his brother’s identity for home guard job

In a significant judgment, the judicial magistrate’s court convicted Dharminder Singh, a resident of Sector 49-C in a cheating case dating back to 2016. The conviction stems from a complaint filed by Ramesh Kumar Singh, the accused’s brother, whose identity was stolen for the job. (Representational image)

Published 211 days ago

Cops bust ₹100cr loan-fraud syndicate in Noida, freeze 220 accounts

Eight people have been arrested. (Representative photo)

Updated 217 days ago

CBI court denies bail to accused in ₹3.74-crore transnational cyber-fraud case

CBI court denies bail to accused in <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3.74-crore transnational cyber-fraud case

Published 243 days ago

36% rise in cyber crime cases

(Shutterstock)

Published 284 days ago

Elder abuse in the digital era

Old age

Published 288 days ago

Do You Need a Personal Cybersecurity Concierge?

Do You Need a Personal Cybersecurity Concierge?

Updated 317 days ago

Noida: Man circulates woman’s private pics online, booked

Police said when the woman urged the suspect to stop circulating her photographs, the person allegedly suggested to her that she could earn money by selling her photos. (Representational image)

Published 339 days ago

Cyber crooks impersonate Parsi bizman to scam community on fake 80th birthday

Cyber crooks impersonate Parsi bizman to scam community on fake 80th birthday

Published 340 days ago

HC slams officials over inaction in identity theft case for 5 years

A file photo of Bombay high court. (HT photo)

Published 356 days ago

53-year-old woman loses house, father’s life savings to cyber fraud

A 53-year-old woman from Kharghar lost her house and her retired father’s savings to a cyber fraud

Updated 402 days ago

Cops bust massive cyber fraud racket after ₹5 crore tax shock hits job-seeking woman

Cops bust massive cyber fraud racket after <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 crore tax shock hits job-seeking woman

Published 445 days ago

Madhya Pradesh egg seller faces ₹50 crore tax inquiry due to identity theft

Madhya Pradesh egg seller receives IT notice over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50 crore transactions linked to fraudulent company. (Representative image)

Updated 471 days ago

US: Woman accused of drugging, robbing older men in deadly romance scheme

Aurora Phelps, 43, who is in custody in Mexico, faces 21 counts, including wire fraud, identity theft and one count of kidnapping resulting in death.

Updated 506 days ago

Cybercriminals create fake website of stockbroker Sharekhan to dupe investors

Cybercriminals create fake website of stockbroker Sharekhan to dupe investors

Published 515 days ago

Identity thief whose deception led to his victim’s incarceration gets a 12-year prison term

Identity thief whose deception led to his victim’s incarceration gets a 12-year prison term

Published 528 days ago

Three arrested for digitally arresting, scamming engineer of ₹9L

The three accused (2nd, 3rd, and 4th from left) carried out the entire operation via WhatsApp video calls alone.

Updated 559 days ago

VPNs evolve into comprehensive security platforms

As operating systems become more robust with built-in virus and malware protection, VPN-focused security solutions may provide sufficient protection for most users, with the added advantage of enhanced web browsing tools. (HT)

Updated 587 days ago

Ludhiana: GST fraud using city man’s identity uncovered, probe on

An FIR has been registered and efforts are being made to trace the accused.

Updated 590 days ago

CA duped of ₹22 lakhs in online share trading scam

CA duped of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>22 lakhs in online share trading scam

Updated 593 days ago

Pensioners alert! Scam involving messages asking to fill forms, know the details

Pensioners in India are increasingly being targeted by fraudsters who claim to be from the Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO) in New Delhi

Published 645 days ago

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