PM Modi writes to Kerala BJP candidates over bank scams

Prime Minister Modi said: “I’m glad to hear you raise this issue” (file photo) New Delhi/Palakkad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to Prof TN Sarasu, the BJP candidate from the Arathur Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala and assured her of cooperation in participating in the state Banks take strict action against those suspected … Read more

77% of Indians swipe right for fake love: Latest report shows AI romance scams booming

According to the latest ‘Modern Love’ study conducted by McAfee, a whopping 77% of Indians reported encountering fake profiles or AI-generated photos on dating platforms or social media. The study, which surveyed 7,000 people across seven countries, including India, reveals the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the online romance space, and the … Read more

U.S. government bans AI-generated phone calls to protect consumers from voice cloning scams

Last updated: February 9, 2024 10:54 U.S. Standard Time San Francisco, California, USA The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated voices for robocalls in an effort to protect consumers from voice cloning scams. Thursday’s unanimous ruling deems calls made using artificial intelligence-generated voices “artificial” calls under the Telephone … Read more

UP: 15 cases of community wedding scams involving fake brides and grooms amounting to Rs 2,000

As many as 15 people, including two government officials, have been arrested for allegedly running a massive wedding fraud using the chief minister’s mass marriage scheme. The scam was first reported on Wednesday when a video depicting a bride wearing a garland at a mass wedding went viral on social media. The community wedding took … Read more

Stay safe online: 5 key tips you must follow to protect yourself from scams

Today, the threat of cyber scams has forced Indian citizens to remain vigilant and prevent falling victim to a range of cyber scams plaguing the digital sphere – be it phishing scams, online job scams or identity theft. Scammers find new ways every day to trick unsuspecting victims and ultimately steal their hard-earned money. Here, … Read more

Home Ministry think tank alerts against ‘hijack’, sextortion, impersonation scams on WhatsApp

Last updated: 21 January 2024, 15:35 IST A police think tank working under the Union Home Ministry has issued an advisory and warning against various scams on the popular social media messaging platform WhatsApp, leading to cyber crimes and financial frauds. The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) has identified seven types of such … Read more