Cybercrime officials are looking into the involvement of bank staff in the increasing number of fraud cases, where criminals use ‘mule accounts’ to deceive people. Recently, investigators discovered that fraudulent accounts, including current accounts, were being opened in banks in Hyderabad and across India. Basic verification processes were often ignored by bank employees, and large … Read more
Hyderabad cybercrime police acted quickly to save a 31-year-old software professional from losing Rs 18 lakh to a scam. The victim, who works in Amberpet, fell prey to a fraudster pretending to be from a courier company. The fraudster tricked the victim by claiming his Aadhaar details were used in a drug smuggling case and … Read more
Government Takes Swift Action: Blocks Over 100 Websites in Crackdown on Illegal Investments and Job Frauds Over 100 websites have been blocked by the Indian government for aiding organized illegal investments and fraudulent part-time job schemes. The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), part of the Union Home Ministry, identified and recommended the blocking of these … Read more
US Embassy Tightens Visa Appointment Process for Students in India Effective November 27, the US Embassy in India has implemented a new policy to prevent fraud and misuse in the student visa appointment system. This policy mandates that all F, M, and J student visa applicants must use their own accurate passport information when creating … Read more