Government launches system to block ‘fake’ international scam calls: How will it make citizens safe – Times of India

The government on Tuesday (October 22) launched a spam-tracking system that can identify and block incoming international calls posing as Indian phone numbers – a tactic often used by scammers for financial fraud in India. The system, called ‘International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System’, was launched by telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.“This is another milestone of…

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UPI fraud sees big jump in 2024: Delhi Police shares 5 most-common techniques used to scam people and tips to stay safe – Times of India

UPI-related frauds were the most-common financial scams in the national capital, Delhi, in the first six months of 2024. The data shared by Delhi Police revealed that until June this year, 25,924 UPI-related complaints were registered. A police officer said that UPI-related frauds assumed different techniques to steal money, including: Fake Payment Screenshots Fraudsters create…

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