Businesses in Hyderabad are increasingly targeted by scammers impersonating owners on WhatsApp, with recent cases leading to significant financial losses and prompting police warnings to verify urgent fund requests through multiple channels. A Hyderabad private firm has reportedly lost Rs…
Criminals are increasingly using AI-generated voices and spoofed phone numbers to deceive older adults with scams such as the grandchild and police officer schemes, prompting calls for greater vigilance and family preparedness. Older people are often singled out by fraudsters…
As fraud losses escalate to billions, increasingly sophisticated AI-enabled scams are causing victims to face unexpected tax liabilities after losing their savings, prompting calls for legal reforms to mitigate the financial damage. A growing class of AI-driven fraud is leaving…
As retirees navigate income options, emphasis shifts towards flexible annuity structures, comprehensive comparison methods, and assessing insurer strength to secure reliable retirement income. Retirement income planning changes sharply once regular paycheques stop. At that point, the question is not just…
At Black Hat in Las Vegas, Filigran’s ScamBuster AI system reveals a novel approach to combatting email scams by convincing fraudsters to disclose their operational details through simulated conversations, potentially transforming anti-fraud strategies. At Black Hat in Las Vegas, Filigran…
The University Grants Commission alerts students and parents to scrutinise university credentials as 32 unauthorised institutions are identified operating across India, risking invalid degrees for employment and further education. India’s University Grants Commission has warned students and parents to check…
Akasa Air has obtained a ₹740 crore working capital loan from IndusInd Bank under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme, supporting its ongoing growth as it celebrates four years in operation and plans an IPO. Akasa Air has secured a…
India Post’s government-backed five-year time deposit scheme promises predictable returns at 7.5%, providing an accessible, low-risk savings option in a fluctuating interest rate environment. India Post’s time deposit scheme is being pitched as a low-risk way to turn a single…
India’s top court has extended mandatory third-party insurance periods for new vehicles, increasing upfront costs but aiming to improve road safety and crash victim payouts. India’s top court has effectively raised the cost of buying a new car or motorcycle…
Kenya’s National Treasury has initiated early public consultations on the Finance Bill 2027, aiming to complete legislation ahead of the upcoming August election, amidst reforms focused on fiscal discipline and revenue mobilisation. Kenya’s National Treasury has begun work on the…
