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The use of dark patterns (digital fraud) that mislead users is increasing on OTT platforms. According to a survey by LocalCircles, 8 out of 10 or 80% Indian users admitted that they have been victims of such deceptive strategies on OTT apps. The survey included responses from more than 1.18 lakh people from 324 districts…
Last Updated:January 18, 2026, 07:19 IST Delhi Police arrested two people from Vadodara for defrauding Dr Indira Taneja and Dr Om Taneja of Rs 15 crore in a digital arrest scam targeting NRI returnees. Dr Indira said the officer told them it was a matter of national security and that they could not share any…
Last Updated:January 04, 2026, 12:56 IST Fraudsters alleged that a parcel booked in the victim’s name, en route from Mumbai to Bangkok had been intercepted and was found to contain narcotics, passports, and a laptop. The fraudsters posed as police officers and trapped the victim in ‘digital arrest’ for 5 days. (Representative image) A 81-year-old…
Fraudsters coerced poet Naresh Saxena into a digital confinement within his own home. (Source: Facebook) According to Saxena’s post shared on social media, the fraudster identified himself as CBI Inspector Rohan Sharma and falsely accused him of involvement in a money laundering scheme. Renowned poet and litterateur Naresh Saxena narrowly escaped a digital extortion attempt…