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Google Warns of UNC6040 Vishing Scam: iPhones and Android Phones at Risk

June 10, 2025 Editor

Google Alert: These Incoming Calls Could Compromise Your Phone—Ignore Them to Stay Safe By : Javid Amin | June 10, 2025 Google and the FBI have issued urgent warnings about a sophisticated phone scam targeting both Android and iPhone users. This emerging threat, orchestrated by a cybercriminal group known as UNC6040, is part of a rising trend in vishing attacks—where hackers use fake voice calls to manipulate victims into compromising their devices. What’s Happening? According to Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, UNC6040 doesn’t break into your phone using malware or brute…

Beware of Online Scams: Woman Loses Rs 1.2 Crore in Investment Fraud

February 16, 2025February 16, 2025 Editor

Online Investment Scam: A Cautionary Tale for Digital Investors By: Javid Amin In an era of increasing online fraud, a 61-year-old government official from Shahdara fell victim to a sophisticated investment scam, losing a staggering Rs 1.2 crore to fraudsters. The scammers, posing as representatives of a fake UK-based online shopping platform, lured her with the promise of high returns. Over 78 days, she was manipulated into investing her life savings, only to realize too late that it was a trap. The Anatomy of the Scam: How It Unfolded The…

Torres Ponzi Scheme Unveiled: ₹1,000 Crore Scam Leaves Thousands in Ruins

January 26, 2025 Editor

CEO of Torres Jewellery, has been arrested in multi-crore Ponzi scam, and remanded to police custody amid ongoing investigations. Tausif Riyaz, the CEO of Platinum Hern, the company behind the controversial Torres Jewellery brand, was arrested by Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) on Sunday in connection with a multi-crore Torres Ponzi scam. Riyaz was caught at a hotel in Lonavala after being on the run for several weeks after the scam came to light. Riyaz, who was the fifth individual to be arrested in the case, was presented before…

From Fear to Freedom: Lessons from a Digital Arrest Scam Survivor

January 6, 2025 Editor

How a Digital Arrest Scam Trapped Influencer Ankush Bahuguna in a 40-Hour Ordeal By: Javid Amin In a world increasingly dependent on digital communication, online scams have become alarmingly sophisticated. Recently, YouTuber and social media influencer Ankush Bahuguna, with over 7 lakh YouTube subscribers and more than a million Instagram followers, became the target of a chilling 40-hour digital arrest scam. His ordeal sheds light on the psychological manipulation tactics scammers use and serves as a stark reminder to remain vigilant online. The Anatomy of the Scam It Began With…

Digital Justice: Cyber Police Kashmir Cracks Down on Fraudsters, Recovers ₹4.72 Crore

January 1, 2025 Editor

Action against online scams: Cyber Police Kashmir recovers Rs 4.72 crore in 2024 Srinagar, Dec 31: In 2024 the Cyber Police Kashmir Zone, Srinagar, set a new benchmark by recovering Rs 4.72 crore defrauded from victims of online scams. In a statement issued, by the Cyber Police Kashmir said that the money was handed over to the rightful owners and the cyber criminals were dealt as per law. “This significant accomplishment underscores Cyber Police Kashmir’s dedication to combating cybercrime and safeguarding citizens from financial losses,” the statement reads. The Cyber Police…

Beware of Mobile Disconnection Scam Calls: TRAI Issues Urgent Warning

November 16, 2023 Editor

TRAI Alerts Public to Mobile Disconnection Scam: What to Do? By: Javid Amin The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a crucial alert concerning a new scam targeting mobile phone users. Fraudsters posing as TRAI representatives are making deceptive calls, falsely informing individuals that their mobile numbers will be disconnected due to unsolicited messages or improper Aadhaar usage. These scammers are also attempting to lure unsuspecting individuals into joining Skype video calls under the guise of resolving the alleged disconnection issue. TRAI vehemently clarifies that it has not…

OTP Bypass Scams: A guide to protecting yourself from this dangerous new scam

October 15, 2023 Editor

Guarding Against OTP Bypass Scams in Digital Banking By: Javid Amin Online banking has brought unparalleled convenience to our financial lives, but it has also attracted the attention of scammers looking for opportunities. One of the most concerning scams in recent times is the OTP bypass scam, which targets the One-Time Passwords that play a crucial role in securing online transactions. In an OTP bypass scam, fraudsters employ various tactics to obtain your OTP, a unique code sent to your phone to verify your identity during financial transactions. Once they…