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Anti-graft body begins probe in medicine scam'

The anti-graft body is likely to write to the Delhi government to share details about the procurement of medicines.

2 Jun 2017 1:59 AM IST

Romance scams cost victims more money than any other form of cheating, with those aged over 45 more likely to be stung, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said. (Photo: Pixabay)

World

Valentine's Day scam alert issued in Australia

Social media, and particularly Facebook, are very popular with scammers seeking to contact targets.

13 Feb 2017 1:13 PM IST

WhatsApps end-to-end encryption relies on the generation of unique security keys, using the Signal protocol that are traded and verified between users to guarantee communications are secure.

Technology

Cyber criminals now target WhatsApp, Paytm

Cyber criminals have managed to gain extensive access to the data exchanged on these apps.

21 Feb 2017 3:01 PM IST

Four arrested for looting multi crore jewelery shop. (Photo:PTI)

World

Call centre scam: 4 Indians,1 Pakistani plead guilty in money...

Hardik owned and managed the day-to-day operations of an India-based scam call centre before later leaving for the US.

6 Jun 2017 1:46 PM IST

The information gets processed, important information such as social security numbers, tax forms, driving license numbers, names, addresses, payment card details and a lot more such information sells for as little as $50 (approx Rs 3,500). Prices sometimes also drop below $15 if sold in bulk.

Technology

Beware: Online tax filing scams steal your refunds too

Hackers are expected to see a fair amount of profits with fraudulent filing returns.

12 April 2017 12:59 PM IST

Behind the guise of that sweet-sounding woman may actually be a man a beardy cybercriminal who only wanted to get your phone number to scam you. (All images are for representational use only - Credits/Pixabay)

Technology

Your lovely online date could be an ugly-looking, bearded scammer

With online dating websites and apps, it has become so easy to find a partner.

6 Feb 2017 4:08 PM IST

Scam messages often scare the user, making him panic and spread the fake message to his friends.

Technology

'Reliance buys WhatsApp' is a hoax message on the move again

Hoax messages like these could infect your smartphone with malware, steal your private data.

19 Dec 2016 10:16 AM IST

Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal addressing a party rally in Lucknow. (Photo: PTI)

India

Notes ban scripted to execute Rs 8 lakh crore scam: Kejriwal

Kejriwal accused Modi government of sheltering Vijay Mallaya and allowing him to fly abroad in lieu of kickbacks.

23 Dec 2016 7:02 PM IST

$Several issues of the newspaper dated April 4, 2016 about the \Panama Papers\ with illustrations by German artist Peter Hoffmann are seen on April 7, 2016 in Munich, Germany. (Photo: AFP)$ Newsmakers

Panama leaks to impeachments: 2016 rocked by corruption

The Panama Papers leak in April -- an unprecedented data dump -- triggered much of the outrage early in 2016.

22 Dec 2016 10:55 AM IST

The WhatsApp message reads that BSNL is now offering unlimited data and voice calls and in order to enrol yourself, you need to apply online and generate a bar code.

Technology

New WhatsApp scam: One year free 4G data, voice calls from BSNL'

A message is being circulated around that reads that BSNL is offering free 4G unlimited data and voice calls for a...

7 Dec 2016 11:19 AM IST