Brooklyn woman loses $100,000 in fake tech support...

A Brooklyn woman was scammed out of $100,000 in an elaborate scheme involving a frozen computer, an in-person meeting and a secret code word.

As police search for the alleged scammer, the w...

Personal data of about 3 crore Star Health custome...

Personal data like mobile numbers, PAN, addresses and pre-existing medical conditions of about 3.1 crore customers of Star Health Insurance is allegedly available on a website created by a hacker i...

The Product Fraud That Damaged Our Reputation

As the manager of an online retail business, I take pride in providing high-quality products to our customers. We had established relationships with several suppliers, and everything seemed to be r...

How Data Theft Almost Compromised Our Clients' Inf...

As the head of IT for a growing tech company, data security was always a priority, but we never expected to become victims of data theft. It all started when one of our employees clicked on what se...

The Expense Fraud That Cost My Company Thousands

As a finance manager in a mid-sized company, I handle employee expense claims on a regular basis. We had a generous expense policy to cover travel, meals, and other business-related costs. Most emp...

The Payroll Scam That Nearly Emptied Our Company A...

As the HR manager of a small company, I handle payroll and ensure that employees are paid on time every month. We had recently updated our payroll system, so when I received an email from one of ou...

The Office Supply Scam That Nearly Tricked My Busi...

Running a mid-sized office, I handle all the orders for supplies — from printer paper to ink cartridges — to keep things running smoothly. One day, I received a call from what seemed li...

How Business Identity Theft Almost Ruined My Compa...

I had spent years building my small marketing firm from the ground up. Things were finally taking off, with new clients coming in and a solid reputation in the industry. But one day, I received a c...

The Fake Invoice That Nearly Cost My Business Thou...

As a small business owner, I rely on a number of vendors and suppliers to keep things running smoothly. With a busy schedule and multiple invoices coming in each month, it’s easy to miss a de...

The Refund Scam That Drained My Inventorya

As an e-commerce seller, I had always tried to make returns and refunds as easy as possible for my customers. I believed that a generous refund policy would build trust and encourage more people to...

The Fake Reviews That Almost Destroyed My Business

As a small business owner running an online boutique, I had worked hard to build my reputation. Word of mouth and customer reviews were crucial to my success, so I always went the extra mile to ens...

The Fake Payment That Almost Shut Down My Small Bu...

I had been running my small handmade jewelry business online for a few years, and things were going well. Most of my customers were loyal and excited about my work, but one day I received an unusua...

The Return That Cost Me More Than the Sale

Running a successful retail business requires juggling many moving parts, and I had always prided myself on offering excellent customer service, especially when it came to returns. I believed that...

The Chargeback That Turned Into Fraud

I run a small online store selling custom-made clothing. My business was doing well, and I had built a reputation for delivering quality products to satisfied customers. One day, I received an orde...

The Too-Good-To-Be-True Deal That Was a Scam

It all started when I stumbled upon an incredible deal online — a brand-new smartphone for half the price. I’d been saving up for an upgrade, and this seemed like the perfect opportunit...