Image Credits: ChatGPT Have you ever received an SMS or WhatsApp message saying, “Your traffic challan is pending, pay immediately to avoid penalty”? Across India, scammers are using fake traffic challans to steal people’s money and personal data. These messages look urgent and official — often with links that mimic government websites. But in reality, […]
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Image Credit: Google Gemini In recent months, cybercriminals have become increasingly sophisticated in exploiting people’s fear of law enforcement to swindle them of their life savings. A recent case in Mumbai illustrates this alarming trend. The Incident: How Fear Became a Tool for Fraud A 75-year-old man from Mumbai was duped of ₹70 lakh in […]
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Image Credits: Created by ChatGPT Why This Matters QR codes have become part of everyday life from paying at a tea stall to scanning tickets at events. They’re fast, convenient, and everywhere. But that’s exactly why scammers love them too. A harmless-looking square can actually be a gateway to fraud. At Fact Crescendo, we’ve been […]
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Image Credits: ChatGPT QR codes are everywhere today from restaurant menus and metro tickets to paying your neighborhood shopkeeper. Scanning a code feels quick and harmless. But did you know that fraudsters are using fake QR codes to steal money and data? At Fact Crescendo, we’ve verified several suspicious QR codes sent in by readers, […]
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