Fraudsters lure individuals with false promises of recovering bonuses or maturity proceeds from lapsed policies.
Targets should avoid panicking and hang up. 'Disconnecting stops the scammers from building psychological pressure.'
Market downturns or regulatory shifts can reduce liquidity, making it harder to buy or sell assets when needed.
Regularly monitor your account for any suspicious activity. Keep your devices updated with the latest security patches to prevent vulnerabilities. Ensure the physical wallet you use is stored securely to avoid loss or theft.
Link your UPI app to a separate bank account or wallet that has only a limited sum.
Scammers sometimes misuse personal information collected during tax preparation, leading to identity theft or unauthorised financial transactions.
'Avoid rushing into any financial transactions or disclosing personal information.'
During the trip, check your bank account and credit card statements regularly for unauthorised transactions.
Like Mr And Mrs Mahi, which captures the triumph of spirit of a husband and wife, there are quite a few instances of directors opting for a Mr and Mrs brand of title to describe the essence of their story.
Since its launch in April, helpline 155260 has been able to prevent more than Rs 18.5 million of defrauded money from reaching the hands of fraudsters.
Now you can check your Aadhaar authentication history online to track if anyone misused your unique identity.
Digital extortion, in which hackers lock out all your data and seek ransom, is a real threat today, says Veenu Sandhu.
'If a gaming regulator is able to save even a single player's life or is able to just enforce the existing laws of the land, it works,' says cyber policy expert Prashant Mali.
Consumers can easily file cases against e-tailers now.
In DigiLocker, a user can get different government departments to issue documents in digital format. At present, there are 117 such issuers. You can get PAN, Aadhaar, vehicle fitness certificate, vehicle tax receipt, class ten and twelve mark sheets, driving licence, caste certificate, ration card, birth certificate, college degrees and diplomas, marriage certificate, and many more.
Citizens won't have faith in Digital India if their hard-earned money is looted by cyber criminals and cyber fraudsters from banks.
Cyberstalking is a real threat as social media increasingly becomes an extension of one's life. But there are things you can do to protect yourself from it
Steps taken to prevent misuse of the platform have to be balanced with data privacy and security concerns, say experts.
Be cautious when purchasing from little-known Web sites.
Absence of comprehensive data protection and privacy laws will be barriers in the government's digitalisation drive.
Despite the government crackdown on Web sites advertising escort services, the Internet leaves enough wiggle room for debauchery to thrive.
Beware, it's not just criminals who want your data!
A summary of the day's matches in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament.
A Molotov cocktail of lies, abuse and bigotry is blowing up social media.
There's a certain amount of drama to the profession. Sample these taglines: 'We can see the unseen'; 'I can plant my detective in your guest bedroom.' One agency has even ensured that all its phone numbers end in '007'.
Medium pacer Krishnakant Upadhyay's inspiring spell helped Railways restrict defending champions Karnataka in their Ranji Trophy match in New Delhi. A summary of the day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches.
An industry of scamsters is operating in the guise of call centres in India.
Irfan's all-round show helps Baroda trounce MP by 53 runs; UP humbles Mumbai and Bengal lose to Vidarbha
A round-up of results from the matches played at the Mushtaq Ali Twenty20 cricket tournament across the country.
A round-up of Ranji matches played on Wednesday
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