The Consulate General of India in Boston has warned the Indian diaspora about a rise in scam calls from fraudsters impersonating diplomatic and law enforcement officials. The mission advised people not to share personal information, make payments or respond to threats.
Bollywood actress Ameesha Patel warned fans about an imposter using a fake number to possibly scam people. She also expressed excitement for the upcoming “Humraaz 2,” highlighting the original film’s popularity and strong audience anticipation for the sequel
The Enforcement Directorate has launched system-generated summons featuring QR codes and unique passcodes to curb fraudsters circulating fake notices. Citizens are urged to verify ED summons online and stay alert to avoid falling prey to digital arrest scams
A user recently shared on Reddit how he almost got scammed when a suspicious message came in asking for a code. After responding, he immediately received a verification code on his phone, which he believed was an attempt to hack his account.