10+ min ago (74+ words) The authenticity of the "insurance" policy is usually revealed only after an accident. Fraudsters are issuing fake motor insurance policies en masse, using fake versions of well-known insurance company websites and luring buyers with low prices Fraudsters are issuing fake motor insurance policies en masse, using fake versions of well-known insurance company websites and luring buyers with low prices. The authenticity of the "insurance" policy is usually revealed only after an accident....

4+ hour, 32+ min ago (850+ words) It often takes just a hurried tap on the phone, a half-read message, or a caller who sounds "official enough" for a person to lose control over their digital identity. As fraudsters grow sharper with AI, voice cloning and lookalike web pages, the risk no longer lies in major security breaches alone " it begins with the everyday verification steps most consumers take lightly. Today's scammers don't just steal data " they study behaviour. And across India's financial landscape, experts warn that the smallest slip in an OTP, KYC update or e-Sign step can open the door to identity takeover. IndiaToday.in spoke to Sudiptaa Paul Choudhury, CMO, QNu Labs, and Jyoti Singh, co-founder, Plus91Labs, to understand how these quiet vulnerabilities are reshaping fraud " and how people can stay ahead of threats that feel increasingly personal. Fraudsters no longer rely on crude tricks;…...

5+ hour, 17+ min ago (474+ words) Violent incidents targeting crypto users are increasing, according to warnings shared through industry updates. Recent cases show attackers tracking routines, using social exposure, and targeting individuals with digital assets." Security professionals note that criminals focus on predictable behavior and weak personal safety habits. The trend places new attention on crypto security tips that help reduce everyday risks. The rise in targeted crimes has pushed crypto users to adopt stronger habits, with guidance circulating widely across social channels. A detailed post from a16z's Head of Security outlines how attackers build profiles by observing patterns and collecting exposed details." The post describes incidents involving founders, engineers, and investors who faced kidnappings, forced access attempts, and planned assaults. The examples highlight how attackers rely on casual mistakes, public routines, and oversharing. Daily awareness remains a core theme in these crypto security tips." The…...

5+ hour, 34+ min ago (326+ words) A sharp State Bank of India official in Palghar thwarted a massive Rs 111 crore scam by spotting unusual 'million' and 'billion' on a cheque. The forg PALGHAR: An alert State Bank of India official of Jawhar branch in Maharashtra's Palghar district saved over Rs 111 crore of the state govt's PWD department after noticing "billion" and "million" written on a cheque presented to issue a demand draft (DD) to a local contractor The official rushed to the department to verify the credentials and found it to be forged, after which cops on Friday arrested the contractor, who also happens to be president of Jawhar Nagar panchayat, along with the contractual employee of the PWD department.The contractor and the contractual employee were sent to police remand Police are investigating whether if there are more persons involvedin the attempted loot A case under…...

9+ hour, 28+ min ago (245+ words) KUCHING, Nov 30 " Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) has guaranteed that it will assume full responsibility and reimburse the RM400,000 allegedly misappropriated from a local couple by one of its employees, said Chong Chieng Jen. The Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman said he received a call from the BSN Sarawak director yesterday following news reports detailing the couple's plight. "The director assured me that BSN has taken immediate action on the matter," he said in a statement. "He also assured me that BSN will take full responsibility for the wrongful act of the staff and return the money wrongfully taken from their customers upon conclusion of the investigation." Chong welcomed BSN's prompt response and noted that he had already relayed the updates to the victims, identified as Dr Alex and his wife. "Hopefully Dr Alex and his wife will recover their hard-earned…...

10+ hour, 50+ min ago (474+ words) MUMBAI: A special court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) has refused to discharge two former directors of the Pen Urban Co-operative Bank in the alleged "598.72-crore fraud involving bogus loan accounts and large-scale manipulation of financial records. Dismissing the discharge pleas filed by Medha Shrikant Deodhar and Prapti Milind Vanage, special judge R B Rote observed that the case involved a "serious economic offence affecting the socio-economic condition of society. The court noted that members, depositors and investors had collectively suffered losses of over "597 crore due to the alleged actions of the accused. The court held that the material on record showed Deodhar and Vanage were on the bank's board during the "check period when the alleged offences occurred. It said the bank's directors, members of its high-power committee and office bearers allegedly manipulated account books, balance…...

12+ hour, 6+ min ago (362+ words) Irys, a layer-1 blockchain listed on major exchanges including Coinbase, is under scrutiny after a single entity captured roughly 20% of its airdrop allocation. On November 28, blockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps said it identified about 900 wallets involved in the process. According to the firm, these addresses showed no prior on-chain activity. It described the pattern as consistent with coordinated preparation rather than organic network participation. Following the distribution, the cluster network began consolidating the assets. Data shows that roughly 500 of the identified wallets transferred their IRYS allocations to intermediary addresses before routing the funds to Bitget, a centralized exchange. The flow of tokens, valued at approximately $4 million, indicates a likely preparation to liquidate the position. Such a move could introduce significant sell-side pressure on the asset's order book. IRYS price has come under pressure following the disclosures. The token has declined 16% over…...

15+ hour, 53+ min ago (188+ words) A former secretary of Arnapal Service Cooperative Society, Ramesh Chandra Sen, has been sentenced to three years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs Balasore: Special judge, vigilance, Balasore, on Saturday sentenced Ramesh Chandra Sen, former secretary of Arnapal Service Cooperative Society (SCS) in Bhadrak district under Balasore Bhadrak Central Co-operative Bank ( BBCC Bank), Bhadrak branch, to three years of rigorous imprisonment for misappropriating society funds He has also been fined Rs 50,000, and in default of payment, he will undergo an additional six months of rigorous imprisonment.The case registered in Aug 2013 pertained to fraudulent withdrawals made from the society's savings bank deposit (thrift) account maintained at BBCC Bank, Bhadrak branch According to the vigilance, Sen withdrew Rs 4,00,000 but failed to account for the amount or record its utilisation in the society's official books The court acquitted the co-accused, the then…...

15+ hour, 56+ min ago (178+ words) Director of LNS International Financial Services interrogated in "850 crore fraud case involving false deposit promises to over one lakh investors. Published - November 30, 2025 12:31 am IST - Chennai One of the directors of LNS International Financial Services, wanted in a major financial fraud case allegedly involving more than "850 crore, was interrogated by officers of the Economic Offences Wing (EOW). A senior police officer of the EOW said Vedhanarayanan, one of directors of LNS International Financial Services, was secured last month through a Look Out Circular (LOC) at the Chennai airport after he landed from the U.K. "We took him into custody and interrogated him on Tuesday, and he was returned to judicial custody on Thursday," the officer said. The police said LNS International Financial Services had collected money as deposits from the public with the false promise of 6% to 10% in monthly interest. But the…...

17+ hour, 15+ min ago (370+ words) A growing wave of fraud puts benefit recipients at risk Recent reports have highlighted a troubling surge in fraudulent schemes aimed at individuals receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using fake letters, spoofed phone numbers, misleading emails, and bogus debt notices, all in an effort to trick beneficiaries into handing over personal data or making payments. With these dangers growing, it's more important than ever to know how to spot suspicious activity and shield your benefits from fraud. In the case of VA-related fraud, recent schemes often centre on "overpayment" notices. Scammers impersonate VA staff and claim a recipient has been overpaid, demanding immediate repayment through untraceable methods such as wire transfers, gift cards, prepaid debit cards, or even cryptocurrency. These messages frequently use forged VA…...