The latest con job is the e-challan scam, which is giving many a reason to lose sleep. Here’s how it works. You’ll get an urgent SMS that looks like it came straight from the traffic police ...

Impersonation scams are everywhere these days, and scammers love to pose as government officials, big corporations or even politicians. But often, they’re also pretending to be your favorite ...

A large number of Indians are estimated to have lost a cumulative Rs 1,000 crore after being cheated in the so-called Hibox application scam, in which they were offered high interest on their ...

A new report from Visa sheds light on emerging scams targeting consumers and travelers, which have included new twists on old tactics for defrauding victims. Visa's "State of Scams: Fall 2024 Biannual ...

A new report from Visa sheds light on emerging scams targeting consumers and travelers, which have included new twists on old tactics for defrauding victims. Visa's "State of Scams: Fall 2024 ...

Warning signs of scams include fake profiles, suspicious payment methods, pressure tactics and unrealistic offers that seem too good to be true. To stay safe, only use reputable P2P platforms with ...

If someone claims to be from law enforcement or a financial institution, avoid engaging on platforms like WhatsApp. Verify by contacting the agency directly. Scammers often use fake links to ...

People complain of poor treatment by Revolut after being tricked out of money deposited with e-money firm “I never imagined I’d be a victim of a scam,” says Dr Ravi Kumar. “But here I am ...

Scams are something that you need to be constantly vigilant of in 2024, be they in your email inbox, your text messages, or through direct phone calls. Bad actors trying to syphon money from ...

Too many negative or no reviews can be a sign of a scam. Also, be cautious of overly positive reviews, as they may be fake. Watch for spelling errors that indicate a lack of professionalism ...

SINGAPORE: Singapore saw a 40 per cent drop in scam losses per victim this year compared with 2023, according to a report on Asia published by a global anti-scam organisation. Victims here ...