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    Cybercrooks impersonate FedEx, extort Rs 15 lakh from lawyer in 36-hour video call scam

    Cybercriminals posed as FedEx employees and law enforcement officers in a 36-hour video call scam, extorting Rs 15 lakh from a lawyer by threatening to sell a nude video of her online. The criminals claimed a parcel sent in her name contained drugs, coercing her to transfer money and reveal personal information. FedEx clarified it doesn't seek personal details through unsolicited calls or emails.

    Here's how a former MNC MD lost Rs 4.8 crore to online fraudsters impersonating CBI officials

    A former managing director (MD) of an MNC in Thane, India, lost Rs 4.8 crore to online fraudsters impersonating CBI officials. The scammers used a sophisticated scheme involving phone calls, fabricated cases, and coercion to steal sensitive information and money from the victim. The case is under investigation by the Thane police, highlighting the importance of staying vigilant and verifying the legitimacy of callers claiming to be from official agencies.

    Govt takes steps to curb multiple ways of cyber fraud: Devusinh Chauhan

    “As on date, among outcomes of the Sanchar Saathi portal are that 55.52 lakh mobile connections taken on fake/forged documents were disconnected, 1.32 lakh mobile handsets were blocked for involvement in cyber-crime /financial fraud and 13.42 lakh suspected mobile connections reported by citizens were disconnected failing re-verification,” Devusinh Chauhan, minister of state for communications, told Parliament Wednesday.

    Fake job posts, fraudulent emergency calls: 5 ways cyber criminals bamboozle people

    Beware of online fraudsters and scams!

    These tips will help you ace virtual meetings

    Video conferencing has become the norm in the workplace even after the Covid-19 pandemic. Tools such as Zoom, Google Meets, Skype, and Microsoft Teams are widely used, especially by freelancers, remote workers, and hybrid companies. However, virtual meetings have a set of rules and etiquette that people must follow. These include getting acquainted with the technology, picking a suitable background, learning when to mute and unmute, dressing appropriately, making eye contact, and placing the camera correctly.

    Police probe China link to 'FedEx' con

    "In one of the cases in Mumbai the probe has revealed that the money raised through the con operation was converted into cryptocurrencies and sent to China. Investigation is underway as to who is the ultimate beneficiary and if there is a Chinese connection to the cases," said a senior Mumbai police officer.

    The Economic Times
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