As India’s Independence Day (15th of August) approaches, messages about free distribution schemes are doing the rounds on…
Online Hoaxes
Beware of the Cadbury 70th anniversary scam on WhatsApp!
If you have received (or receive) the below message on WhatsApp, then do not click on the link….
Beware of the new WhatsApp message scam that promises Rs. 1000/- Paytm cash!
WhatsApp currently has over 200 million monthly active users in India. No wonder it has become a popular…
Do not fall for the WhatsApp message about Jio Prime Offer. It’s a hoax!
A message about a Jio Prime offer is circulating among WhatsApp users. Do not fall for it because…
Scam Alert! Beware of online surveys promising free iPhone X
Ever came across an online survey that promised you a handsome prize? I did. And here’s what happened….
Beware of fake social media messages that talk about SMS-based Aadhaar-LIC linking
You might be aware that LIC policyholders must now link their Aadhaar and PAN to their policies according…
Beware of the WhatsApp spam message that begins with ‘Have you seen this?’
A few days back I received a message from one of my contacts on WhatsApp. The message read,…
Pharming – What is it and How Can you Dodge it?
If someday you intend to go to a mall but end up in a fish market, then that’s…
Got a WhatsApp video calling invite link? Beware it’s probably a spam!
Earlier this week, WhatsApp launched its video calling feature and the update is being rolled out to Android,…
It’s Social Media Day! Here are 10 Tips for Safe Social Networking
Social Media day was launched by the popular website Mashable back in 2010 on June 30th. For obvious…
