Comprehensive motor insurance may cover flood-related vehicle damage, but engine water ingress can require separate protection. Experts warn drivers not to restart stalled cars in floodwater. Sudden rain and waterlogged roads can leave drivers facing far more than a soaked…
Fraudsters are using urgent emails and a 48-hour deadline to trick ING customers into revealing their banking details. Fraudsters are circulating fake emails that appear to come from ING, using a supposed system update as cover to try to steal…
A proposed amendment would let the government authorise charges of up to 0.5% on some UPI transactions, raising fears that a system built on free payments could be gradually turned into a source of revenue. India’s government is edging towards…
Sideloaded apps, shared files and hidden data channels can allow lenders to harvest borrowers’ contacts and shame them when repayments are missed. Millions of people turn to quick digital loans when an emergency strikes, whether that means paying a hospital…
Nomination can speed the release of Indian mutual funds, demat holdings and bank deposits after an investor’s death, but a valid will and succession documents still determine who ultimately owns them. For non-resident Indians with mutual fund folios, demat accounts…
The average out-of-network ATM withdrawal now costs $4.86, while monthly account charges and overdraft penalties continue to erode household budgets. Bank fees may seem small in isolation, but they can quietly take a meaningful bite out of household budgets. Bankrate’s…
Minimum payments, cash withdrawals, instalment plans and overseas spending can add hidden costs to Credit cards can make spending feel painless, but the real cost often appears only later, when the bill lands and the balance is larger than expected.…
Two men have been arrested in Dhanbad after allegedly posing as HDFC Bank employees, tricking more than 50 people into revealing card details and using them for online purchases. Delhi Police say they have broken up a cyber fraud ring…
Delhi Police have arrested two men accused of helping move money from a Rs 2.10 crore digital-arrest fraud through a bank account in Yamuna Vihar. Delhi Police have arrested two men in connection with what investigators describe as a “digital…
Financial planners say investors should build an emergency fund, secure adequate insurance and match investments to their goals and time frame before increasing exposure to equities. A disciplined investment plan does not begin with a large sum of money. It…
Individual, family floater and top-up policies spread risk in different ways, making the structure of cover as important as the premium when households choose health insurance. Before comparing premiums, policyholders should decide what kind of health insurance structure best suits…
Fraudsters are building trust through dating apps and social media before persuading victims to install malicious Android files and reveal sensitive financial information. Sri Lanka Police have warned the public to be cautious when beginning relationships with people they meet…
