Are You Shopping Safe? Outsmart E-Commerce Scams with These Smart Habits
Online shoppers are often exposed to fraudulent sellers, counterfeit products and transaction frauds while they navigate India’s booming e-commerce markets. However, e-commerce platforms are actively countering these challenges with their online safety measures. In this blog, we explore how you can keep yourself safe on online shopping platforms. 1. Only visit the real website of […]
Call Safe, Text Smart – Telecom Safety Initiatives That Users Should Know
Introduction Unwanted promotional calls, spam messages, and online scams have become all too common, requiring telecom operators to step up their game to protect consumers. Under the Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulation (TCCPR), telecom operators are required to implement systems to detect, filter, and block promotional messages and calls from unregistered telemarketers. From filtering […]
Identifying spam calls and messages
Spam calls and messages have become increasingly common, pretending to be from banks, telecom companies, or government agencies. Interacting with these messages or calls may lead to fraud or identity theft. There are several signs to look out for to spot and avoid spam messages and calls. To help users identify spam messages and calls, […]
TRAI Do Not Disturb (DND) App: The Ultimate Solution to Block Spam Calls and SMS in India
What is the DND App? The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recently launched a new updated version of its Do Not Disturb (DND 3.0) app. The app is designed to help Indian mobile users track, manage and report spam calls and unwanted promotional SMSs to put an end to pesky messages and relentless calls […]
Locked Out of WhatsApp? Stay Alert- It Could Be a Scam
1. WhatsApp takeover scam A growing number of WhatsApp users are losing access to their accounts after unknowingly handing over their six-digit verification codes (OTP) to scammers. Once hackers gain control, they send the same fake message to the victim’s contacts, pretending to be them and asking for the OTP or even money. This domino […]
Staying Smart in the Age of Smart Tech: How to Spot and Avoid AI-Driven Scams
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming every aspect of our lives, and while it offers numerous benefits, it also presents new opportunities for scammers and fraudsters. These malicious actors abuse AI tools and technologies to devise new ways or enhance the effectiveness and scale of fraudulent activities. This includes generating convincing fake content, automating […]
Building a Secure Digital Future for All
From digital payments and online shopping to communication and entertainment, the internet has transformed how we live, work, and connect. With over 950 million internet subscribers and another 600 million yet to join, India’s digital economy is without parallel. But the growth in internet usage hasn’t been in lock-step with digital literacy, leading to a […]
