Cyber Crime
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Family member in distress or an AI voice clone? The rise of a disturbing new cyber crime scam
This method of exploitation underscores the importance of not just technological safeguards, but also heightened awareness and education for internet users.
Zoya Hussain
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Faced with poverty and unemployment, young Ghanaian men are turning to online romance frauds
The school drops-outs who dabble in identity theft and romance scams on social media are known in Ghana as the ‘Sakawa boys’.
Bukola Adebayo, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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How cryptocurrency scammers are exploiting computer engineers from India and other Asian countries
Thousands have been lured with fake job adverts in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, only to find themselves forced to defraud strangers online.
Anuradha Nagaraj, Thomson Reuters Foundation & Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Trending
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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How a Colombian city’s ‘green corridors’ turned the clock back on global warming
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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Man of Indian origin pleads guilty to ramming truck near White House, says he wanted to seize power
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‘Online auction’ of women: Two accused persons sent to judicial custody for 14 days
Both Shweta Singh and Mayank Rawat have filed their bail pleas in Bandra court, which will hear the petitions on January 17.
Scroll Staff
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Creator of app used for ‘online auction’ of Muslim women arrested from Assam, say Delhi Police
Neeraj Bishnoi, the fourth person to be arrested in the case, is a 20-year old engineering student in Bhopal.
Scroll Staff
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‘Online auction’ of Muslim women: Mumbai Police arrest third suspect from Uttarakhand
The three persons held in the case are Mayank Rawal, Vishal Kumar Jha and Shweta Singh.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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‘Online auction’ of Muslim women: Main accused detained in Uttarakhand, student arrested in Mumbai
A Bandra court sent 21-year old engineering student Vishal Kumar to police custody till January 10.
Scroll Staff
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‘Online auction’ of women: Delhi women’s panel summons police, seeks details of action taken
The Delhi Police said it had asked for details from the GitHub platform about the creator of the ‘Bulli Bai’ mobile application.
Scroll Staff
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Delhi, Mumbai police file FIR against app that put up photos of Muslim women in ‘online auction’
GitHub blocked the portal on Saturday morning, said Union Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Vigilantes fighting online scams may be doing more harm than good
Research suggets that state-led initiatives could play a more prominent role in tackling online fraud.
Jack Mark Whittaker, The Conversation & Mark Button, The Conversation
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Journalist Nidhi Razdan files complaint with Delhi police cyber cell on fake Harvard job offer
Razdan had earlier filed a complaint on the matter with Srinagar police.
Scroll Staff
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‘Elaborate plan to steal money, personal data’: Journalist Nidhi Razdan on fake Harvard offer
The former NDTV anchor said the sophisticated phishing attack was meant to access her bank account, emails, medical records and other personal information.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals end league stage with nervy win over Lucknow Super Giants
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Meiraba Luwang Maisnam qualifies for men’s singles main draw
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South Africa tour of India: Bengaluru, Chennai to host multi-format series for women
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Gaurav Chauhan advances into semi-finals, Shiva Thapa exits
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Shooting, National Olympic trials: Manu Bhaker and Vijayveer Sidhu win respective 25m pistol finals