Digital Scams
Phone lost? Here's your step-by-step guide to protecting your money and personal data
The loss or theft of your smartphone can expose your bank accounts, UPI applications, and personal data to fraud. Check out the five essential steps to secure your SIM, banking applications, email and digital identity immediately after your phone is lost or stolen, helping minimise financial risk.
2 min read17 Jul 2026Digital arrest scams cost Indians ₹4,000 crore since 2022: How fraud works and ways to stay safe
Digital arrest scams have cost Indians more than ₹4,000 crore since 2022 as fraudsters impersonate government officials to steal money. Check how these scams work, key complaint figures, warning signs, and practical safety tips to protect your savings from the growing threat of cyber fraud.
2 min read7 Jul 2026Bengaluru woman loses ₹98.4 lakh in digital arrest scam: 5 ways to protect yourself
A shocking digital arrest scam cost a Bengaluru woman ₹98.4 lakh after fraudsters posed as police officials. Know five warning signs to avoid cyber fraud and protect your savings. Make sure that you promptly report such scams so that future victims can be protected and awareness can be spread.
2 min read12 Jun 2026Digital arrest scam: Fake ED officers dupe retired government employee of ₹87 lakh in Nagpur– 5 warning signs to know
Shocking digital arrest scam exposes how fake ED officers in Nagpur cheated an 85-year-old retiree of ₹87 lakh through fear tactics, forged documents and constant surveillance.
3 min read8 Jun 2026Karnataka man loses ₹75.4 lakh in WhatsApp investment scam: 5 ways to avoid fake advisors
An elderly man in Karnataka has lost ₹75.4 lakh in a WhatsApp investment scam. Fraudsters posing as advisors tricked him into investing in the fraudulent scheme. The rising number of such incidents highlights the need for vigilance.
3 min read19 May 2026Census 2027: How enumerators' QR code-based ID cards will protect you from doorstep impersonation scams
Census 2027 introduces QR code-based ID cards for enumerators to enhance security and reduce cyberfraud risks during door-to-door data collection. Here's all you need to know.
3 min read14 May 2026Did Nirmala Sitharaman promote a platform promising ₹30 lakh monthly returns? Here’s the truth
The video, identified as AI-generated, falsely asserts an initial deposit of ₹22,000 can yield ₹30 lakh per month. Citizens are advised to verify information through official sources.
1 min read27 Apr 2026AI voice cloning scams: How they trick victims and 6 ways to protect your money and privacy
AI voice cloning scams use realistic voices to trick victims into sharing sensitive information, causing financial loss, highlighting the urgent need for vigilance, secure practices, and careful digital behaviour.
3 min read24 Mar 2026BlueChip scam: Dubai-based investors fly to lodge complaints in India as Kanpur Police arrest alleged mastermind
BlueChip scam: Dubai-based investors are flying into India to lodge complaints against the alleged mastermind, BlueChip founder Ravindra Nath Soni, who is now under arrest in the custody of Kanpur Police. Here's what happened in the investment scam.
2 min read12 Dec 2025Mint Explainer | What was behind the now-on, now-off Sanchar Saathi decisions
The Centre's order last week to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on mobile devices triggered pushback from various quarters. Then, on Wednesday, DoT withdrew the mandatory condition. The core question remains: could the app effectively crack down on digital scams?
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