A 73-year-old man from Indore lost over Rs 3.34 lakh after his misplaced mobile phone was used to illegally access his bank account via a UPI app, highlighting growing threats linked to lost smartphones and digital banking vulnerabilities. A 73-year-old…
A collaborative workshop in Keyi Panyor district promotes vital skills in money management and digital security, highlighting recent developments in cyber threats and banking practices. A workshop in Keyi Panyor district brought together finance and cyber safety in one setting,…
With income varying sharply month to month, self-employed families are adopting a conservative approach, focusing on baseline earnings, separating accounts, and maintaining buffers, to build financial resilience amid irregular paychecks. For self-employed families, money rarely follows a neat monthly rhythm.…
India is contemplating a shift to usage-based motor insurance tied to digital driving behaviour data, aiming to reward safer drivers and curb the country’s high road accident fatalities, alongside plans for a new FASTag portability scheme. India is weighing a…
Cybersecurity authorities in Telangana have issued a warning about criminals exploiting the viral ‘1980s retro photo’ trend to disseminate malicious APK files, risking data theft, fraud, and unauthorised access to personal information. The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has warned that…
Indian authorities caution users against social media adverts promoting adult content apps that conceal malware designed to hijack devices and steal finances, amid rising fraud reports. India’s cybercrime authorities have warned that a growing number of Android frauds are being…
Bidvest Bank has confirmed a cyber incident involving a third-party provider, assuring customers that their banking systems are unaffected while investigations continue into the extent of data exposure and potential risk. Bidvest Bank has told customers it is dealing with…
A Kerala consumer commission has ordered National Insurance Company to reimburse a claim for bariatric surgery, recognising its medical necessity beyond weight loss, challenging insurers’ exclusion policies on obesity treatments. A consumer commission in Ernakulam, Kerala, has ordered National Insurance…
A spate of family suicides across India highlights the devastating human cost of the country’s escalating online betting industry, which persists despite legal crackdowns and increasing awareness. In a village in southern India, the collapse of one young man’s online…
Buyers purchasing green-certified homes face the challenge of recouping premiums through energy and water savings, raising questions about the actual economic benefits of sustainable housing labels. Green-certified homes are marketed as a smarter, cleaner way to live, but buyers are…
Choosing between debt consolidation and debt settlement depends on your financial situation. While consolidation offers a cleaner, lower-cost repayment plan for those still able to pay, settlement caters to severely distressed borrowers but carries greater risks and uncertainties. Debt consolidation…
Tandil’s Municipal Consumer Information Office issues fresh warnings about a persistent virtual scam, resembling the traditional ‘cuento del tío,’ that continues to deceive sellers on social media with fake payment and refund requests. Tandil’s Municipal Consumer Information Office has issued…
