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Chinese man uses 4,600 phones to fake live-stream views, earns over ₹ 3 crore in 4 months
- A Chinese man has been sentenced to one year and three months in prison and fined $7,000 for using 4,600 phones to fake live-stream views, earning over ₹3 crore in just four months.
- Wang's scheme, known as "brushing," involved inflating viewer counts to simulate genuine interactions. He purchased phones controlled by cloud software and network equipment, profiting by selling his service to live-streamers.
- Authorities are investigating Wang and 17 others for breaking regulations and disrupting market order. This case sheds light on the prevalence of online fraud and the measures needed to combat it effectively.
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Bengaluru techie shares new fraud criminals are using to steal your money
- As online fraud cases surge, Bengaluru-based entrepreneur Aditi shared a cautionary tale on X, warning about a new scam tactic exploiting SMS messages.
- During an office call, Aditi received a call from someone claiming to transfer money to her father. After receiving SMS alerts mimicking bank notifications, the caller alleged mistakenly sending Rs 30,000 instead of Rs 3,000 and urged Aditi to return the excess. Alert to discrepancies in the SMS alerts, Aditi avoided the scam.
- This incident underscores the need for vigilance, urging individuals to verify transactions through secure channels, as reliance on SMS notifications alone can be exploited by cybercriminals.
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What is ‘Digital Arrest’, a new form of cybercrime?
- "Digital Arrest" is a new form of cybercrime where scammers, posing as law enforcement officers, use virtual platforms like Skype to intimidate and manipulate victims.
- In recent cases reported by cyber police across several states in India, scammers falsely accused individuals of involvement in crimes like money laundering, presenting fabricated documents and conducting virtual interrogations.
- To create a convincing illusion, scammers set up virtual police stations during Skype calls. Victims are coerced into transferring funds, taking loans, and even virtually signing fake documents under the guise of aiding investigations. This emerging cybercrime tactic exploits fear and misinformation, leading to significant financial losses.
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Pepper Content COO says a 'cop' told his father he was caught with rapist, demanded Rs 1 lakh
- A Pepper Content COO, Rishabh Shekhar, reported an extortion call targeting his father, where an alleged police officer demanded Rs 1 lakh. The caller claimed Shekhar was caught with a rapist, threatening an FIR.
- Shekhar shared a screenshot with the +92 Pakistan country code. The scam used a Pune Police officer's image. Mumbai Police advised reporting to the nearest station. Shekhar emphasized the need to combat such scams, urging awareness.
- Others shared similar experiences, including a doctor who faced a similar issue with no response despite contacting authorities. Such scams pose serious threats, demanding increased vigilance and crackdowns.
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How a Ghaziabad gang led by an MBA graduate scammed US citizens
- A gang of 24 individuals, led by an MBA graduate named Ankur Gupta, has been arrested for operating a call centre in Bisrakh and scamming US citizens by offering false policy renewals and technical assistance.
- The gang obtained phone numbers and insurance records from the dark web, made around 1,500 calls per day, and earned approximately Rs 10 lakh through their fraudulent activities.
- The Noida police, with assistance from US investigating agencies, apprehended the gang after receiving a tip-off, seizing cars, laptops, phones, and foreign currencies.
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IT services companies chase large deals for higher revenue, faster growth
- Indian IT giants like Wipro, Infosys, HCLTech, and TCS are focusing on securing large and mega deals, with an emphasis on contracts above $100 million.
- Wipro's CEO Thierry Delaporte is steering the company away from smaller, less lucrative clients, leading to a surge in both the number and size of deals, including two half-a-billion-dollar contracts.
- Infosys hit its highest-ever Total Contract Value (TCV) of large deals at $7.7 billion in Q2, contributing to a remarkable $10 billion TCV for H1 FY24, driven by deals centered on cost, efficiency, and advanced technologies.
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Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar reacts strongly to 'deepfake' video targeting actress Rashmika Mandanna on social media
- Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar strongly reacts to a "deepfake" video targeting actress Rashmika Mandanna on social media. He emphasizes that platforms are obligated to remove content violating India's IT rules.
- Chandrasekhar highlights that under the IT rules, misinformation must be removed within 36 hours upon reporting. Failure to comply may lead to legal action under rule 7, with platforms taken to court by aggrieved parties.
- The "deepfake" video involves digitally altering Rashmika Mandanna's face to mislead viewers. It falsely portrays her entering an elevator, while the original clip features social media influencer Zara Patel.
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27-year-old vegetable vendor turns cyber scammer, earns Rs 21 crore in just 6 months by tricking people
- Rishabh Sharma, once a vegetable seller, turned to fraudulent work-from-home schemes after facing financial losses during the pandemic.
- In just six months, Rishabh managed to trick people out of a massive Rs 21 crore, becoming a central figure in 37 fraud cases across 10 Indian states and assisting in 855 other scams.
- Rishabh created a fake website resembling Marriott Bonvoy hotel's and offered fake job opportunities to write reviews, luring victims into investing more money with false promises.
- It is suspected that Rishabh might have collaborated with criminal groups from countries like China and Singapore to send the stolen money using secret methods.
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Man posing as HR head of multinational company dupes HSBC bank of ₹2 crore
- An alleged fraudster posing as the HR head of a multi-national company duped HSBC Bank of over ₹2 crore by opening 38 salary accounts, obtaining 28 credit cards, and taking two loans.
- The accused presented fake employees as account holders, and money was credited as salaries into these accounts every month. However, no repayments were made for the credit cards or loans.
- The bank's investigation revealed that the money credited to these accounts was immediately withdrawn through debit cards, and the addresses and account holders' photographs were fake.
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3 missed calls and your money is gone: Check how the 'SIM Swap' scam works
- SIM Swap scams are on the rise in India, where scammers aim to gain access to duplicate SIM cards to exploit personal data.
- A recent case involved a lawyer who lost money from her bank account after receiving three missed calls and without sharing any personal details or OTPs.
- Scammers use various tactics, including unusual browsing history, phishing links, and UPI registration texts, to obtain personal information.
- SIM Swap scammers aim to obtain personal data to collaborate with insiders at a mobile network and get a duplicate SIM card. This allows them unauthorized access to bank accounts and personal information.
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Getting ads for WFH jobs, ‘earn Rs 20,000 daily’? Here's what you need to know
- The CBI in India is conducting "Operation Chakra 2" to combat organized cyber-enabled financial crimes, including a major money-laundering fraud.
- Scammers, operating through WhatsApp, entice individuals with fake promises of earning money, leading to fraud and money laundering through shell companies.
- If you've received messages that say “Earn Rs 10,000 daily from the comfort of your home”, or offers for “part-time jobs”? If so, exercise caution.
- These scams involve advanced techniques, and some of the shell companies have "Chinese links." The operation includes international collaboration with agencies like the FBI.
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A 33-YO MBA grad and a 36-YO software engineer ran Rs 854 Cr cyber fraud from a 1BHK in Bengaluru
- Two men, an MBA graduate and a software engineer, operated a cyber fraud scheme from a one-bedroom house in Bengaluru, India.
- They defrauded 84 accounts of ₹854 crore by luring victims through WhatsApp and Telegram, promising daily returns on investments ranging from ₹1,000 to 10,000.
- The fraudsters transferred the stolen money to various platforms, including gaming apps, cryptocurrency, payment gateways, and online casinos.
- The main operators behind this network were suspected to be based in Dubai, and the Bengaluru Cyber Crime police arrested the perpetrators, including Manoj Sreenivas and Phanindra K, along with four others in September.
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Govt warns about various kinds of task-based scams
- The government's cybersecurity awareness handle issued a warning about task-based investment scams on Telegram.
- The warning highlighted various scams, including messages asking individuals to follow Instagram accounts, like YouTube videos, rate movies, and review hotels in exchange for money.
- The government cautioned that any task-based scam offering high commissions should be regarded as an investment scam, advising people to exercise caution and stay vigilant.
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‘Congratulation, Your prize is iPhone 15’: Scammers using this technique to fraud people
- India Post has issued a warning regarding a scam involving scammers falsely using its name.
- The scam involves scammers promising a free iPhone 15 in exchange for forwarding a post to groups or friends, falsely claiming it's part of India Post's Navratri gifts.
- India Post has clarified that it is not distributing any gifts through unofficial portals or links and advises people to be cautious of such fraudulent schemes.
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WhatsApp 'task fraud': Man duped of Rs 43 lakh in Mumbai
- A 33-year-old man from Navi Mumbai fell victim to an "online task" fraud, losing over Rs 43 lakh to fraudsters who promised significant returns for completing online tasks.
- The fraudsters contacted the victim via WhatsApp and enticed him with the prospect of earning money through part-time online tasks.
- The victim made multiple payments totaling Rs 43.45 lakh into different bank accounts, expecting returns, but never received any remuneration.
- The case has been registered under section 420 (Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), but no arrests have been made so far.
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