A recent cybercrime case from Bengaluru highlights how casually sharing banking access, even with someone trusted, can lead to serious legal and financial consequences. An engineering student allegedly found himself linked to cyber fraud transactions worth nearly ₹7 crore after allowing a friend to temporarily use his bank account. According to the complaint, the student […]
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Public fear and uncertainty are increasingly becoming tools for cybercriminals. A recent advisory issued by Delhi Police highlights how fraudsters are exploiting rumours of LPG cylinder shortages to target unsuspecting citizens through fake calls, malicious links, and fraudulent mobile applications. Fact Crescendo and Factree analysed this emerging scam pattern to understand how panic-driven misinformation fuels […]
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Amazon has long been known as one of the world’s largest online retailers. However, posts have recently been circulating on social media claiming that Amazon is donating iPhone 15 Pro units, allegedly in stock for over a year, to individuals over the age of fifty for just $4.95, along with free laptops for seniors. This […]
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A video is going viral on social media in which a person claims that McDonald’s is scamming customers by selling the same quantity of fries in small, medium, and large packs. At the beginning of the video, the person pours fries from a small pack into a medium pack, which appears to fill it completely. […]
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Airports and airlines manage lost luggage by tracking it through global systems, notifying passengers, arranging delivery, and offering compensation if necessary. Unclaimed luggage is typically stored temporarily before being auctioned, donated, or disposed of. However, a viral post has been circulating on social media, claiming that many airports worldwide sell lost luggage online. This claim […]
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Cybercriminals are taking advantage of unsecured public Wi-Fi networks to carry out banking scams, leaving victims devastated. When people connect to Wi-Fi in places like coffee shops, airports, or hotels, they often don’t realize how vulnerable they are. These networks are easy targets for hackers who can intercept sensitive information like bank login details and […]
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A social media post claiming that McDonalds is celebrating its 70th anniversary and on this occasion they have planned a giveaway for people. The post had asked people to enter their address and win an assured 100 dollars gift card. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. This is a kind of spam […]
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A post claiming that now PepsiCo is offering work from home job offers is going viral on social media. The comment section of the post includes a link to apply for the same job. This is not the first time something like this is in circulation. Fact crescendo found the claim to be false. These […]
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Many people look for extra work to add some more money to their life. This has led to a rise of many job offer ads on social media promising to meet the expectations of these people. Some ads claiming to be from reputed companies and organizations are now offering work from home as well. People […]
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A social media post with Emirates Airlines ad regarding recruitment for multiple job postings is going viral. The ad claims that Emirates Airlines is hiring candidates for 75 different jobs in the company. It further says that the vacancy is mostly for Cabin Crew with a lucrative salary of 4000 Dirhams. However, Fact Crescendo found […]
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Flipkart offers are available on their official website and mobile app and they do not sell their products through any external link like this Even in rural areas, online purchases are becoming more common due to the rise of online shopping sites. These sites often offer better discounts than local commercial establishments, which attracts […]
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Currently, an ad for a job carrying Amazon’s logo is going on social media. The ad states that to improve workforce skills and employment, support economic development and reduce unemployment, 120 online and offline jobs will be provided. Along with this the ad promised a lucrative salary of Rs.900 per hour. Is Amazon offering any […]
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Have you received WhatsApp calls and messages from international numbers starting from +62 or +84 or +254? Have they told you they are HR of some company and offered you a lucrative job offer? If yes, then you are not alone. Recently, a wave of scam calls and texts on WhatsApp targeting users in India […]
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Currently, a post is going viral on social media claiming that Natraj pencil company is giving people an opportunity to earn from home, In this work-from-home-based job an individual can income a salary of Rs. 30,000. But Fact Crescendo found the viral claims to be false. Nataraj Company has clarified that no advertisement has been […]
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