Paldi Woman Loses Rs 32.8 Lakh in Cyber Loan Fraud
A 63-year-old accountant from Ahmedabad lost her life savings to cybercriminals posing as loan officials. Learn how the scam unfolded and crucial tips to stay safe from online financial fraud.
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PIL in Kerala HC Challenges Liquor Brand Ad by Malabar Distilleries
Kerala High Court adjourns a PIL challenging Malabar Distilleries' public contest for naming a new liquor brand. The petition alleges constitutional and legal violations. Details inside.
Rs 2000 Cr Mid-Day Meal Scam Exposed in Rajasthan
Rajasthan ACB files FIR in a massive Rs 2000 crore mid-day meal scam during Covid. 21 officials & suppliers booked for fraud, forgery & tender manipulation. Read details.
Haryana Speaker's Photo Used in Ad, Karnal DC to Probe
Haryana Vidhan Sabha Secretariat orders probe into unauthorized use of Speaker Harvindra Kalyan's photo in a Gharaunda property firm's New Year ad. DC Karnal asked to investigate and take action.
Yash's Birthday: Bengaluru Metro Train Becomes Moving Billboard
In a first for Bengaluru, a Namma Metro train was fully wrapped as a birthday tribute for 'Rocking Star' Yash. The unique ad will run for a month, marking a new era in celebrity celebrations and metro advertising. Read more!
Facebook Locking Accounts Without Protect Feature
Facebook is locking users out for not activating Facebook Protect with two-factor authentication. Learn the steps to enable it before the March 17 deadline.
VisionIAS fined Rs 11 lakh for misleading UPSC ads
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed an Rs 11 lakh penalty on AjayVision Education Pvt. Ltd. (VisionIAS) for publishing unsubstantiated claims and misleading advertisements featuring UPSC toppers. Read the full investigation detail
Bhopal: Retired cop loses Rs 2.4L in online pension scam
A 66-year-old retired police ASI in Bhopal lost Rs 2.40 lakh after clicking a fake 'life certificate' link on Facebook. Learn how the cyber fraud unfolded and how to protect yourself from similar online scams.
Facebook Follow Feature: How to Manage It
Learn how to use Facebook's 'Follow' feature to control your News Feed and profile visibility. A step-by-step guide for managing followers and privacy.
Haryana: Fresh Multi-Crore Property ID Scam in Sonipat Exposed
Haryana minister Vipul Goel flags a new property ID scam in Sonipat MC, suspending officials. This follows CM's probe into a Rs 1,500 crore work slip scam. Get the latest updates on the investigations.
Haryana's Rs 1,500 Cr Construction Worker Scam Probe
Haryana uncovers a massive Rs 1,500 crore scam involving fake construction worker registrations and work slips. CM Nayab Singh Saini orders probe after Minister Anil Vij flags irregularities. Details inside.
Noida Woman Loses Rs 65 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
A Noida woman in her 60s was digitally arrested for 56 hours and scammed of Rs 65 lakh. Read the step-by-step account of the cyber fraud and learn how to stay safe.
Forensic Test Ordered on Salman Khan's Signature in Ad Case
A consumer court orders a forensic test on Salman Khan's signature in a misleading pan masala ad case. The actor faces a Rs 5 lakh fine. Read the full details.
Tamil composer GV Prakash loses Rs 20k to X scam
Tamil music composer GV Prakash Kumar lost Rs 20,000 to an emotional scam on X. The fraudster used a fake death story. Learn how to protect yourself from such social media fraud.
CCPA fines Vision IAS Rs 11 lakh for misleading ads
The CCPA has imposed an Rs 11 lakh penalty on Vision IAS for deceptive UPSC result claims. The institute misrepresented student success rates. Read the full investigation details.
Coaching Centre Fined Rs 11 Lakh for Misleading UPSC Ad
The CCPA has imposed a Rs 11 lakh fine on a coaching institute for deceptive advertising about UPSC CSE results. Learn the details and what this means for student rights.
Karnataka: Man loses Rs 55k in Facebook graphic card fraud
A 23-year-old from Udupi lost Rs 55,000 after ordering a graphic card via a fraudulent Facebook ad. Police are investigating the online fraud case. Stay alert to such scams.
MBBS aspirant loses Rs 21 lakh in Kolkata medical seat scam
A 19-year-old from Agartala was allegedly cheated of Rs 21 lakh for a guaranteed seat at Calcutta National Medical College. The scam involved forged documents and fake officials. Read the full investigation.
Mumbai Police helps actor Gajendra Chauhan get Rs 98k back
Mumbai's Oshiwara police swiftly helped Mahabharat actor Gajendra Chauhan recover Rs 98,000 lost to a dry fruit scam on Facebook. Read how they traced the money in under 10 days.
Allu Arjun praises Sirish & Rohit Sharma's ad collaboration
Tollywood superstar Allu Arjun expressed pride and surprise after seeing his brother Allu Sirish in a new advertisement with cricket icon Rohit Sharma. Read his heartfelt reaction and fan responses.
Facebook tests 2-link daily limit, pushes Meta Verified
Meta is testing a new Facebook paywall that limits free users to sharing just two external links daily. Exceed the cap by subscribing to Meta Verified. Get the full story.
Meta made $3B from ad fraud: Reuters probe
A Reuters investigation uncovers that Meta generated billions from scam ads, mainly from China, despite internal warnings. Read the full report on the controversy.
TTD Overhauls Procurement After Laddu, Silk Scams
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams initiates a complete procurement department overhaul following scams. CBI probe reveals staff collusion, prompting staff transfers and strength review.
Meta's $3B China Ad Revenue Tied to Scams: Report
Internal Meta documents show billions in revenue from Chinese scam ads on Facebook & Instagram. The company knew but scaled back enforcement. Read the full investigation.
Manali 'Snow Scam' Viral Video Exposes Tourist Deception
A viral video from Manali exposes a 'snow scam' where tourists are charged for activities on a tiny artificial patch. Learn the facts and how to avoid such tourist traps.
4 Held in Mumbai for Aiding Chinese Deepfake Stock Fraud
Mumbai Cyber Police arrest four senior ad company employees for allegedly selling Facebook ad access to Chinese fraudsters who used deepfakes of experts to dupe investors. Learn how to stay safe.
Chef Scammed of Rs 1.73 Lakh in Fake Job Fraud
A Delhi chef lost Rs 1.73 lakh to a Bengaluru 'agency' promising overseas jobs. Delhi Police arrested three, including an MBA grad & bank manager, for the interstate cyber fraud syndicate. Read how the scam unfolded.
Chandigarh MC targets police for illegal barricade ads
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation issues notice to UT Police for displaying unauthorized commercial ads on barricades, violating a 1954 order. The civic body seeks details and warns of fees, penalties, and GST.
SC: Arundhati Roy's book cover with bidi not an ad
Supreme Court dismisses plea for statutory warning on Arundhati Roy's book cover featuring a bidi, stating it's not a tobacco advertisement under COTPA Act. Read the full legal reasoning.
JD Vance Criticises EU Over Expected Fine on X Platform
US Vice President JD Vance criticises the EU's expected fine on X, calling it an attack on free speech. The EU's first DSA fine targets ad transparency violations, not content removal. Read the full story.
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