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Selena Gomez stripped of billionaire status? Fans stunned as shocking truth is revealed
Selena Gomez's billionaire status is under scrutiny as a Forbes report indicates her net worth falls short of $1 billion, impacting her financial standing. This reevaluation stems from financial difficulties at Wondermind, the mental health startup she co-founded. Meanwhile, Kylie Jenner reportedly feels vindicated amidst the news, recalling her own billionaire status controversy.
IIM Ahmedabad employee fooled in Rs 50 lakh bogus SME IPO pitch via WhatsApp trading scam
An IIM-Ahmedabad manager was swindled out of nearly Rs 50 lakh in an elaborate online trading scam. Lured through a Facebook link to a WhatsApp group offering stock market tips, the victim invested in a bogus IPO scheme via a fraudulent mobile app.
ED raids Congress Bellary MP, 3 MLAs in Karnataka Valmiki case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched searches against Congress MP E Tukaram and three Karnataka MLAs amid a money laundering investigation related to the alleged Valmiki scam. This action follows FIRs by Karnataka Police and CBI, which revealed the diversion of crores from the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki ST Development Corporation to fake accounts and shell entities.
Tech must enhance judicial functions, not replace human judgment: CJI Gavai
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai addressed the transformative role of technology in enhancing access to justice, particularly in a diverse nation like India, at the University of Cambridge. He cautioned against the digital divide, emphasizing that technology should enhance, not replace, judicial functions.
MUDA Scam: ED attaches 92 more plots, total seizures add up to worth Rs 400 Cr
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached 92 immovable properties, valued at approximately Rs. 100 Crore, in connection with the MUDA case. These properties, linked to housing societies and individuals acting as fronts for influential figures, including MUDA officials, were seized under the PMLA. The investigation revealed a large-scale scam involving illegal MUDA site allotments through fraudulent means and bribery.
Jagan condemns Journo's arrest, calls it 'assault' on democracy
YSRCP Chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy criticized the arrest of senior journalist Kommineni Srinivasa Rao. He also condemned attacks on a vernacular news channel. Reddy called it an assault on democracy. He accused Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of diverting public attention. Reddy alleged misuse of power and orchestrated violence.
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‘Wife in hospital, payment stuck’: Driver claims to have lost 4-day income in cruel hospital scam
A Rapido captain fell victim to a clever scam involving a fake hospital emergency, losing four days' earnings after forwarding money via a QR code shared on WhatsApp. Misled by a convincing story and a seemingly valid transaction, he realised the truth too late. His Reddit post sparked widespread discussion, with users sharing similar experiences and offering advice on filing cybercrime complaints and seeking help from banks and local authorities.
Google alert: These incoming calls could compromise your phone—ignore them to stay safe and secure
Hackers are tricking people through fake phone calls pretending to be IT support. Google and the FBI say these scams are getting smarter using AI voices. Both Android and iPhone users are at risk, so don’t answer unknown calls or install apps from strangers.
Your smartphone may be under threat—these are the apps you need to remove right now for safety
Some fake apps that look like crypto wallets have been found on the Play Store. These apps steal your secret codes and money. Always install apps from trusted sources.
How fake meat export deal cost Delhi NRI more than $81,000, and the suspect vanished without a trace
A Delhi businessman has been allegedly defrauded of Rs 1.3 crore by an individual posing as a successful meat exporter. The suspect, after gaining trust through fabricated documents, convinced the victim to invest heavily, promising high returns. The suspect later disappeared, prompting a police investigation into the elaborate scheme. The crime branch is currently investigating the case.
Rs 49,59,999 lost in weeks: How a Mumbai woman was lured with 'gift' from abroad and fell victim to online scam
A Navi Mumbai woman lost Rs 49.59 lakh to fraudsters between June and August 2024. The scam began with a UK contact on Instagram promising a gift parcel. Subsequently, a fake customs officer demanded various charges, leading the victim to transfer funds before realizing the deception. Police have registered a case and are investigating the cyber fraud.
"India and our delegation received a very positive response", says Priyanka Chaturvedi after delegation's visit
An Indian parliamentary delegation, led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, concluded a European tour, securing strong support for India's counter-terrorism efforts. The delegation engaged with officials across six nations, exposing Pakistan's false narratives and terror sponsorship. European leaders expressed solidarity with India, condemning terrorism and acknowledging the challenges posed by Pakistan's actions.
'Your PF is with CBI now': Mumbai man loses Rs 1.4 crore after falling for 18-month scam involving fake CBI, EPFO officials
A 73-year-old former state government employee from Andheri was swindled out of Rs 1.4 crore by cyber fraudsters posing as EPFO officials. The scam began with a call about pending PF dues, leading to a series of payments over 18 months.
4 held for duping people by promising them jobs in Tata's semiconductor unit in Assam: Police
In Assam's Morigaon district, police arrested four individuals, including a college lecturer, for allegedly defrauding people with false promises of jobs at the upcoming Tata semiconductor unit. The accused, led by a mastermind posing as an engineer, collected significant sums from aspirants, offering fake appointment letters and exploiting unemployed youths in Nagaon and Morigaon.
Operation Social Media: The India-Pakistan war wasn’t just over borders
After a terror attack in Kashmir, India and Pakistan clashed in a new kind of war, fought with misinformation and digital deception. As India struck terror targets, social media exploded with false claims, doctored videos, and viral lies designed to inflame tensions and distort reality. This exposé reveals how ‘Operation Social Media’ became a battleground of digital deception and psychological warfare, testing India’s cyber defenses, media credibility, and strategic clarity in the age of hybrid conflict.
AI-generated Pope sermons flood YouTube, TikTok
With names such as "Pope Leo XIV Vision," the social media pages portrayed the pontiff supposedly offering a flurry of warnings and lessons he never preached. But disclaimers annotating their use of AI were often hard to find and sometimes nonexistent. On YouTube, a label demarcating "altered or synthetic content" is required for material that makes someone appear to say something they did not. But such disclosures only show up toward the bottom of each video's click-to-open description.
OpenAI finds more Chinese groups using ChatGPT for malicious purposes
The release of ChatGPT in 2022 has since raised concerns about the potential consequences of generative AI technology, which can quickly and easily produce human-like text, imagery and audio. In a report on Thursday, the artificial intelligence company said that Chinese groups are using its technology for malicious operations.
Judges must be free from external control: CJI Gavai
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai emphasized the importance of judicial independence, cautioning against solutions that compromise it while addressing criticisms of the Collegium system. He raised ethical concerns about judges accepting government positions or contesting elections soon after retirement, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability to maintain public confidence.
Tatkal ticket mystery solved: IRCTC may have found the dirty tricks behind train ticket fraud, blocks 2.5 crore user IDs
IRCTC has intensified its crackdown on ticketing fraud, identifying 2.9 lakh suspicious PNRs and deactivating 2.5 crore user IDs between January and May 2025. The corporation blocked over 6,800 disposable email domains misused by fraudsters to bypass booking limits.
IRCTC deploys AI-based solution to curb illegal booking practices, blocks 3.5 crore fake IDs
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has taken action against unauthorized ticket agents. The IRCTC used Artificial Intelligence to block 3.5 crore fake user IDs in the past year. This move stops agents from making multiple booking attempts using disposable email addresses. The AI system identifies and neutralizes these accounts.
Wells Fargo shares hit three-month high as Fed ends growth freeze
Shares of Wells Fargo rose more than 2% on Wednesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve lifted a longstanding cap on its assets, marking a crucial milestone in the bank's push to rebuild its reputation and grow further.
Scam alert! Sebi warns investors against fraudulent communications demanding fines, using fake logos
Sebi cautioned investors about fraudsters posing as officials using forged notices, seals, and fake sale certificates via social media to extort money. It urged the public to verify all communications on sebi.gov.in and report suspicious messages immediately.
Hyderabad man duped of Rs 70 lakh in fake Zerodha trading scam
Zerodha scam: A 43-year-old employee from Alwal, Hyderabad, lost ₹72.55 lakh in an online trading scam. Posing as Zerodha reps, fraudsters convinced him to use a fake app and deposit money for bogus stock investments. Police have registered a cybercrime case.
Instances of corruption, misconduct within judiciary impact public confidence: CJI Gavai
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai addressed concerns about corruption and misconduct within the judiciary, emphasizing their detrimental impact on public trust. He highlighted the ethical issues arising from judges accepting government positions post-retirement or contesting elections immediately after resigning.
What is RBI voice call fraud? What is SBI Rewards fraud? All you need to know to protect your money
PIB Fact Check has issued warnings about two prevalent scams targeting Indian bank customers. One involves fraudulent voicemails impersonating the RBI, threatening account blockage due to suspicious credit card activity. The other is a fake 'SBI Rewards' app distributed via viral messages, designed to compromise users' devices with malicious software.
‘Operation Ghost SIM’: Assam man who helped route fake numbers to Pakistan-based WhatsApp accounts arrested
Assam Police arrested Mostafa Rahman, the prime suspect in a fake SIM card racket with alleged links to Pakistan, bringing the total arrests to eleven since May 16. 'Operation Ghost SIM,' a joint effort with the Indian Army, uncovered a network using fraudulently obtained SIM cards for cybercrime and communications with Pakistani agents.
How social media can 'trigger' eating disorders in young people
Research has shown the percentage of people worldwide who have had some kind of eating disorder during their lives rose from 3.5% in 2000 to 7.8% in 2018, a timeframe that captures the rise of social media. For the professionals trying to help teenagers recover from these disorders, misinformation from influencers on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram is a huge problem.
Two held for Rs 41.45 lakh cyber fraud on retired army officer; Chinese nexus busted
In southwest Delhi, two individuals with alleged Chinese connections were apprehended for defrauding a retired army officer of Rs 41.45 lakh through a digital gold trading scheme. The suspects, Indra Kumar Sahani and Rahim Khan, operated a complex cyber fraud, funneling funds to foreign entities via mule accounts. Khan maintained contact with Chinese nationals, using cryptocurrency to evade detection.
Tech adoption picks up in Corporate India; so does employment fraud
Indian companies are grappling with a surge in employment fraud, including fake credentials and moonlighting, prompting increased reliance on background checks. EY's report reveals widespread discrepancies across sectors like IT, finance, and healthcare, with experienced professionals often involved. Technology-led verification solutions are now crucial for maintaining ethical standards and informed hiring decisions.
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