Google is widening Android’s fraud protections across messages, calls and screen sharing, using AI to detect suspicious links, impersonation attempts and attempts to redirect users’ phone calls. Google is expanding Android’s defences against scams and impersonation attacks as phone users…
Rising childcare bills, parental leave and unexpected expenses can quickly strain a household budget, but flexible planning and regular reviews can help families stay ahead. Parenthood has a way of reshaping a household budget before the baby even arrives. Spending…
Introductory bonuses can make the highest savings rate a poor deal after the promotion ends, unless customers remember to switch their money. A tempting headline rate on a savings account can be misleading if most of the return comes from…
Two men from Andhra Pradesh have been arrested over an alleged fake crypto investment platform that investigators say drew in about 500 victims, as a separate case involving thousands of investors highlights the scale of suspected financial fraud in Adilabad.…
The commission ruled that allegations of a pre-planned killing did not by themselves justify denying the additional accident benefit, ordering LIC to pay Rs 26.50 lakh plus interest and costs. The Punjab State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered the…
Applying for a mortgage together can raise eligibility and unlock potential tax benefits, but both borrowers share the debt, credit risk and complications if circumstances change. A joint home loan can make buying a property more manageable for couples, but…
For a 42-year-old with ₹2 crore in fixed deposits, buying a home, taking a mortgage, waiting or relying on inheritance can alter the retirement timetable more than investment returns alone. By the end of this stage of the case study,…
Processing fees, GST and lost upfront discounts can turn a seemingly interest-free purchase into a more expensive one, but instalments may still make sense when preserving an emergency cash buffer matters more. When a retailer offers a no-cost EMI, the…
The ‘life rate’ blends every loan and credit balance into one figure, revealing whether paying down expensive existing debt may matter more than waiting for mortgage rates to fall. Many households fixate on the headline mortgage rate while overlooking the…
Families can help protect older relatives from panic-driven phone fraud by agreeing to verify every unexpected call, tightening mobile security and acting quickly if money or personal data is lost. Older people are often singled out by phone fraudsters because…
Introductory 0% offers can reduce borrowing costs, but missed payments, excluded transactions and deferred-interest terms can turn a short-term deal into an expensive debt. A 0% APR credit card can be a useful short-term tool, but the offer is often…
Google is extending AI-powered scam detection across Android, adding enhanced message checks, screen-sharing safeguards, call-forwarding warnings and verified banking calls. Google is widening its fight against mobile scams with a new set of AI-driven defences for Android users, stretching from…
