Online Fraud

The following is an extract of my report to my financial institution about fraudulent transactions facilitated by the Square company. I’d be happy if they policed their transactions more diligently and allowed outsiders to report these incidents without becoming members. Additional Dispute Information Please provide the following information to expedite your request. Have…

What if you lost your credit card information? Nothing is a more exhausting and troublesome thing that can happen on the earth. It will make you suffer mentally, emotionally, and economically altogether. It is wise to look after your credit cards and be extra cautious while using it to save…

False Lottery Claim And Data Leak From Authentic E-commerce Company Kothamangalam, Kerala Jun 20, 2021 (Issuewire.com) — Krishnadev is a cybersecurity expert from the state of Kerala in India. Krishnadev had purchased a product from Naaptol online, 2 Years back, which is a leading e-commerce platform in India. Recently he got a letter from Naaptol stating he had won almost…

“Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a Mask, and he will tell you the truth.” — Oscar Wilde Fake Instagram accounts have been a thing now for quite some time now. Not to mention, all the other platforms that host a bunch of…

Financial institutions have experienced seismic shifts over the past decade driven largely by technological innovation, the emergence of new FinTech players in the market, and the need to keep up with the changing economic landscape. The advancement has been exponential. …

An app design for an online marketplace that ensures better security and safety for all its users. Background This project was a collaborated effort of five people Shashank Venkat, Vidula Khera, Ishita, Nikhil R, and myself, that we did as part of a 48-hour design hackathon organized by GrowthSchool. We were…

Academy International School of Business works with online written tests — In this day and age of online education, many students take their lessons remotely. Tests are taken physically at school as much as possible. But how do you do that when the students live thousands of kilometers away? Also online. And yes, that is possible without fraud. Text: Herman van…

The global pandemic has not only compromised the health of millions of people worldwide, it’s also given cybercriminals an opportunity to wreak financial havoc on vulnerable individuals. Since the creation of the internet, online scams have — and always will be — an issue, but these risks increase tenfold during…

As Diwali is around the corner, e-commerce websites in India like Hokosoko and others have started offering deals and discounts to attract shoppers. This is the most awaited time for the buyers as festive offers usually come during Diwali. People easily get attracted to these amazing discounts and cashback offers…