To date, you might have come across multiple scams related to fake investment apps & websites that led to the loss of millions of capital. Most of the time, victims’ fund is circulated to multiple bank accounts making it difficult to track. But have you ever wondered how scammers manage to circulate those funds so […]

From coming across cyber crimes impacting individuals or small groups, the recent case shocked the nation. A 35-year-old MCA graduate exploited loopholes in India’s automated toll collection system, FASTag & siphoned off crores of rupees. This elaborate scam ran for two years, affecting 42 toll plazas across 14 states, indicating the widespread nature of the

Online cyber fraud is at an all-time high, with approximately 12 lakh complaints registered in India during the first nine months of 2024. Alarmingly, 30% of these scams target retired individuals. One such victim, a retired bank manager from Pune, lost her savings of ₹2.22 crores in the fake insurance policy scam. Let’s get into

The biggest global mela-Mahakumbh with the grand religious gathering is taking place in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh this year. The event is set to attract millions of devotees, pilgrims, and tourists from all over the world. Hence, it’s important to be extra cautious, as alongside the cultural celebration, the event could become an opportunity for cybercriminals

How many of you buy clothes online, try them on, and return what doesn’t fit or suit you? It’s a common practice these days. But imagine losing your entire bank balance while trying to claim a refund for a returned item. Sounds terrifying, doesn’t it? That’s exactly what happened to a man from Assam, who

In today’s stock market, traders are increasingly cautious about scams, price manipulation, and other risks. But what if your broker, whom you trusted at the very first step, cheats on you, making you wonder, can a Stock Broker steal your money? This is something that happened with the clients of the stock broker Abhipra Capital

SEBI in its recent interim order disclosed shocking information regarding a front-running scheme planned by high-profile individuals, including Rohit Salgaocar and Ketan Parekh, along with several entities. This scandal involved unlawful gains from non-public information (NPI) which threw a light on the vulnerabilities within the securities market and its impact on retail traders and investors.

Every day we come across one or the other complaints against stock brokers and other registered bodies. Now, there is a provision to file a complaint against the registered entity on SCORES, but at the same time, what if the broker’s mismanagement and certain overlooked violations make it difficult to prove your statements? This happens