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    Identity Theft News

    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)
    Cities
    Updated 67 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)
    Cities
    Published 119 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.
    India News
    Published 131 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.
    Lifestyle
    Published 141 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.
    Trending
    Updated 148 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
    World News
    Published 184 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)
    Cities
    Published 207 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
    Cities
    Published 216 days ago

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

    Cricketer Rinku Singhr (Sourced)
    Cities
    Published 216 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
    Cities
    Published 254 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)
    Cities
    Published 272 days ago

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

    Eight people have been arrested. (Representative photo)
    Cities
    Updated 277 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
    Cities
    Published 304 days ago

    36% rise in cyber crime cases

    (Shutterstock)
    Cities
    Published 345 days ago

    Elder abuse in the digital era

    Old age
    Ht Insight
    Published 348 days ago

    Do You Need a Personal Cybersecurity Concierge?

    Do You Need a Personal Cybersecurity Concierge?
    World News
    Updated 377 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)
    Cities
    Published 400 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
    Cities
    Published 401 days ago

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

    A file photo of Bombay high court. (HT photo)
    Cities
    Published 416 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
    Cities
    Updated 462 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
    Cities
    Published 506 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)
    India News
    Updated 531 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.
    World News
    Updated 566 days ago

    Cybercriminals create fake website of stockbroker Sharekhan to dupe investors

    Cybercriminals create fake website of stockbroker Sharekhan to dupe investors
    Cities
    Published 576 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
    World News
    Published 588 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.
    Cities
    Updated 620 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)
    Business
    Updated 648 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.
    Cities
    Updated 651 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
    Cities
    Updated 654 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
    Business
    Published 705 days ago
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