With the increasing demand for High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP), many fraudulent websites have emerged, scamming vehicle owners by taking payments and not delivering the plates.Fake HSRP Websites to Avoid: BookMyHSRP.com (Fake) BookingMyHSRP.com (Fake)These websites pretend to be official HSRP booking platforms but are actually sc...
Recently, a new type of scam has surfaced online i got from Muslima.com, preying on individuals by combining false promises of marriage and lucrative job offers. Here’s a breakdown of how this scam operates: Fake Marriage Proposal: The scammer introduces themselves as a successful businessperson looking for a life partner. They paint a v...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is currently investigating the Mahadev Online Betting scandal, revealing a unique money laundering technique using UPI IDs. The founders, Saurabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal, operated an illicit network involving illegal betting websites, with celebrities endorsing the scheme becoming entangled in potential proceeds o...
Reports of credit card fraud are increasing in Kolkata, particularly affecting women in areas such as New Alipore, Netaji Nagar, and Ballygunge. Fraudsters are exploiting the pretext of Durga Puja "packages and offers" to target victims. In a recent case, a woman from New Alipore lost Rs 68,000 after sharing her credit card details with a caller pr...
Remember the viral electricity bill scam where people were receiving warnings for the discontinuation of electrical supply if they didn't pay it urgently? Well, the scam is back in Bengaluru, and many residents have already fallen victim to cyber fraudsters. In this blog, we'll delve into a recent case and discuss how you can protect yourself from ...
Happened dec 2022- I received an email saying I was charged 349.00 for mcafee spyware- I never even checked to see if I had been actually charged anything. But I called and they said they could refund 300 dollars only and had to put it back directly into my account. They told me to type 300 on this black screen and I typed it but the zeros kept mov...
I am not sure whether this scam is active in other countries are not but it is in India!!! This is my personal experience. I have registered as a freelancer for doing some work when I am free. As soon as I registered, I got a notification for data entry jobs. I thought this is the easy work that I can do during my free time. I have a bi...
A big scam in India is the Grand DTH Scam which is being run by almost all major DTH service providers openly, but many people are unaware of it. When India allowed direct-to-home broadcast through satellite and set-top boxes, all DTH service providers used to give DVD picture quality with normal set-top boxes. After they introduced HD services,...
These clinics' publicity and advertisements are so good that many people fall into their trap. The biggest advantage that they have is their ‘sweet coated’ convincing skills. They convince their customers so well that, no customer can deny getting treatment from them. Going a step further, they do arrange loans and EMI's for the treatment. M...
Characters: The smartly dressed sales guy Concerned Indian parent Happy go lucky kid wanting a new toy (tablet) A company that wants to make the quickest buck out of you and never look back. A CEO who is making millions fall in love with cheating. Scene: Time 7:00 pm. Typical Indian middle-class setting. TV in the background playing ne...