The action comes after a letter from Gujarat transport department flagging irregularities detected through Vehicle e-detection portal
Kiran Rajput shared screenshots of a webpage styled as the 'eChallan – Digital Traffic/Transport Enforcement Solution,' using the Ashoka emblem and claiming to be an 'initiative of MoRTH, Government of India.' It prominently displays an alert reading: 'Urgent Payment Required! You have an outstanding traffic fine of INR 500. Pay immediately.'
'I was little worried,' Kiran Rajput shared. 'I had laptop behind the driver’s seat.. I ensured car door is locked. Discussions went on for 10-15 mins. By now I realised it’s a scam, they started to negotiate with me from Rs 2,000 to Rs 10,000.'
Ameesha Patel has issued a public warning after an imposter used a fake phone number in her name to scam people, urging fans to stay alert and avoid falling for fraudulent messages.
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Access to millions of young customers early in their financial lives was seen as a long-term strategic win. On that basis, JPMorgan agreed to buy Frank for $175 million, roughly Rs 1,400 crore.
Mumbai Police have registered a case against a former Hari Media Network executive for a Rs 1.41 crore scam involving forged documents and the alleged misuse of actress Athiya Shetty’s name and signature.
Scanning a restaurant menu QR code feels quick and harmless, but in 2025, fake QR scams are silently stealing personal and financial details, warns a report by the New York Post. Here’s what can go wrong when you scan, and how to spot tampered codes before it costs you money or privacy.
A widespread online scam is targeting Indian vehicle owners using fake RTO e-Challan websites and local phone numbers to steal card and banking details. Here’s how the scam works and what you can do to protect yourself.
'Three kingpins are still at large. They have been targeting victims in the UK and USA since 2022,' an investigating officer said.
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A Korean tourist’s video of an elderly ‘professor’ allegedly scamming him in Delhi has gone viral, sparking anger online, apologies from Indians and questions about how safe visitors actually are.
Digital creator Walter K, recounts ordeal of inflated fares and emotional distress, until locals intervened to help. A few social media users pointed out that the scammer in the video is known to target foreigners visiting the area and urged the police to act against him.
Manoj Kumar Singh (33), the former manager of the Jharkhand Gramin Rural Bank's Dangwar branch in Palamu, was arrested by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Thursday
Uttarakhand's Director General of Health, Sunita Tamta, rubbished the allegations, saying all machines have been purchased as per rules and equipment bought before have been installed at hospitals.
The real-money gaming firm has filed a police complaint against former CFO Ramesh Prabhu for allegedly siphoning funds over nearly five years
Accused Abhinav Tyagi, originally from Moradabad and currently residing in the Bisrakh area of Greater Noida, was nabbed by the Cyber Police, officials said.
BTS’ Jungkook is among victims in South Korea’s major financial hacking scandal. Authorities arrested ringleader, 34-year-old Chinese national Mr. A, extradited from Thailand, facing prosecution for massive cybercrime.
'We thought the photos were genuine. The suspect said the truck would reach in a week,' said Dashavar Chandru, manager to Sandalwood director Prem, who now finds himself in the middle of a cattle scam more dramatic than his films.
The gym remains open, but only receptionists and administrative staff are present. The case has sparked public debate over aggressive sales tactics and a lack of consumer protection in the country's fitness industry.
A review by an official has shown that Rs 21.44 crore was given to 14,298 male recipients in ten months, CNN-News18 reported citing sources.
The Gmail unsubscribe scam uses fake unsubscribe buttons in malicious emails to trick users into visiting phishing sites or downloading malware. Protect yourself by using your email provider's unsubscribe option and marking suspicious emails as spam.
Indonesian police in Bali arrest dozens in a major love scam syndicate, accused of targeting American men via Telegram with fake identities.
Bollywood actor Dino Morea was questioned by Mumbai Police's EOW for the second day in the Rs 65 crore Mithi River desalting scam. He is being probed for alleged links, including call records and financial transactions, with key accused middleman Ketan Kadam.
Victims of the 'Trump Hotel Rental' scam included people from Bengaluru, Tamakuru, Mangaluru, and Haveri.