Online Frauds

Money

How to spot fake websites: PIB Fact Check lists 5 warning signs to watch for

PIB Fact Check suggests that users should verify the URL, ensure the site uses HTTPS, look for the padlock icon, avoid websites with excessive pop-ups or clickbait, check the contact and about pages, and avoid offers that appear too good to be true.

2 min read6 Jul 2026
Money

Life certificate scam alert: 5 tips to protect pensioners from fake bank links and cyber fraud

Life certificate scam alerts are on the rise as fraudsters target pensioners with fake bank links. Here, we explain how the life certificate scam works, key warning signs and simple steps to protect your bank account and savings from cyber fraud.

2 min read1 Jul 2026
Industry

Mint Explainer | RBI’s digital fraud compensation proposal: Who will get refunds and how it will work

The central bank wants banks, customers and the regulator to share the burden of small-value digital fraud losses.

3 min read8 Mar 2026
Industry

As digital arrests rise, Parliament panel pitches a plan to hunt down cyber cons

With online financial frauds on the rise, a parliamentary panel has recommended bold steps to protect individuals and fight cyber fraudsters. Implementation, however, could be tricky.

5 min read25 Sep 2025
Global

The vast and sophisticated global enterprise that is Scam Inc

Online fraud leaves nobody safe

5 min read11 Apr 2025
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GST crackdown! DGGI blocks 357 offshore e-gaming sites to curb tax evasion ahead of IPL 2025

GST crackdown! As many as 357 offshore online gaming websites are blocked, and 700 offshore companies are under DGGI's scanner for bypassing GST and tax obligations.

2 min read22 Mar 2025
Technology

How to help your parents stay safe online: 6 little-known hacks

Worried about your parents' safety and that of other family members? Here are detailed ways to avoid online threats and maintain better digital hygiene.

4 min read12 Feb 2025
Money

Man loses ₹3.6 crore to online fraud: Take these 5 key steps to protect yourself from swindlers

Not too long after two senior citizens collectively lost around ₹3 crore in two separate but similar frauds in Ahmedabad, a new case of scam has come to surface in Bengaluru where a 77-year-old man lost his life’s savings to a WhatsApp fraud.

3 min read28 May 2024
Money

Stuck at checkout? How and why online payments fail and five ways to prevent it

Digital payments in India face common challenges leading to online payment failures. Factors include maintenance outages, errors in payment information, security alerts, misconfigurations, and cybersecurity threats

1 min read3 Apr 2024
Money

ICICI Bank warns customers against new online fraud, says 'do not…

ICICI Bank cautions customers against clicking on malicious links, which could result in potential hacking and financial loss

1 min read3 Apr 2024