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AI Hackers Hit NBFCs: Is Your Loan Money Safe?

AI-powered cybercriminals have stolen around ₹300 crore from smaller NBFCs across India in roughly two months. Over 150 police complaints have been filed. If you borrow from a small NBFC, here is what you need to know to protect yourself.

WhatsApp Loan Link? 5 Signs It's a Scam

Fake loan offers on WhatsApp are trapping thousands of Indians. Before you tap any link, check 5 key things to tell a real lender from a scammer stealing your data and money.

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Fake Loan Apps Blackmailing You: 5 Signs of a Trap

Fake instant loan apps trick borrowers into sharing contacts and photos, then blackmail them with morphed images and spam calls if they can't repay inflated amounts. Here's how to spot and escape the trap.

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Fake Loan Apps Ruin Lives: 5 Red Flags to Check

Fake loan apps promise instant cash in 5 minutes but trap borrowers with hidden charges, sky-high interest, and harassment. Knowing the red flags before you borrow can save you from financial and emotional ruin.

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Fake Loan Apps: 5 Checks Before You Borrow Online

Hundreds of fake loan apps target Indian borrowers every year. Before you apply on any online lending platform, here are five quick checks that can save you from fraud, harassment, and financial ruin.

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Fake Loan Apps: Is Your Data Being Stolen Now?

J&K Police have warned people about fake loan apps that steal personal data and defraud users. These scam apps look real but trap borrowers with hidden charges, data theft, and harassment — a growing threat across all of India.

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₹15L Loan Fraud Busted: Is Your Lender Real?

Delhi Police busted a loan fraud gang that stole ₹15 lakh from victims by posing as legitimate lenders, collecting processing fees and documents, then vanishing. Here's how to spot and avoid such scams.

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7 Loan Scam Red Flags: Is Your Lender Real?

Fake loan apps and scam lenders are trapping Indians with upfront fee demands, too-good rates, and fake RBI branding. Here are 7 warning signs that the lender texting you is a fraud — not a lifeline.

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Loan Fraud via Fake Docs: Is Your CIBIL at Risk?

Delhi Police caught a gang forging documents to take out loans fraudulently. If your ID or PAN was misused, your credit score could be silently damaged without you ever knowing.

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₹5.3 Crore Loan Racket Busted: Is Your App Safe?

Police busted a fake loan racket involving ₹5.3 crore in transactions and arrested two people. If you use unknown loan apps or share your documents with unverified lenders, you could be their next target.

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Forged Loan Docs Fraud: Is Your ID Being Misused?

Delhi Police arrested a suspect who used forged documents to fraudulently take a ₹7.3 lakh loan. This scam shows how criminals steal your identity to borrow money, leaving you with a ruined credit score.

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₹13L Home Loan Scam: Could You Be Next?

A private bank employee in Bengaluru lost ₹13 lakh to fraudsters posing as home loan providers online. If even a bank insider can be duped, everyday borrowers face serious risk when searching for loans online.

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TRAI AI Spam Block: Are Your Loan Scam Calls Ending?

TRAI now requires telecom companies to use AI to detect and investigate spam callers. This means fewer fake loan offers, KYC fraud calls, and scam messages hitting your phone — and real action against the people making them.

Fake Loan App Scam: Lost Lakhs in 1 Click?

An Army school clerk was cheated of lakhs by a fraudster posing as a company rep for a loan app. Fake loan apps are a growing trap for salaried Indians desperate for quick credit.

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RBI's Loan App Directory Just Shrank by a Third

RBI's Digital Lending App directory dropped from 1,034 unique apps to 695 between its September 7 and September 14 versions — a 33% cut. Most removals are duplicate listings being cleaned up, but entries for some well-known lenders, including IDFC First Bank and mPokket, no longer appear. It is not a ban list: the directory is compiled from lenders' own submissions and changes as they resubmit.

Bank Insider Fraud: Is Your CGTMSE Loan at Risk?

A CBI court convicted a bank manager and borrowers for faking a ₹2.82 crore CGTMSE loan. This shows how insider fraud at banks harms honest small business borrowers and taxpayers who fund these guarantee schemes.

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₹672 Crore Loan Fraud: 5 Red Flags You Must Know

The founders of Gensol and BluSmart are accused of diverting over ₹672 crore in loans meant for EVs. Here's what loan fraud looks like — and how you can protect your money from similar schemes.

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885M UPI QR Codes: Is the One You Scanned Real?

India's UPI QR codes crossed 885 million in September 2026. But as digital payments spread to every corner, fake QR stickers are becoming a real threat. One check before you pay can save your money.

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AU SFB Data Leak? Your Vehicle Loan KYC at Risk

AU Small Finance Bank is investigating claims that vehicle loan customer data, including KYC documents, may have been leaked. The bank says core systems are safe, but borrowers should act now to protect themselves from fraud.

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Fake Kotak Accounts: Is Your ₹ Investment Safe?

Scammers created fake Kotak Mahindra Bank profiles on WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn to run fake investment schemes. Delhi High Court has ordered these accounts taken down. Here is how to protect yourself.

SBI Data Leak Alert: Can Hackers Loan in Your Name?

Cybersecurity researchers flagged a possible SBI customer data exposure in 2026. If real, fraudsters could use your KYC details to take loans in your name. SBI has not officially confirmed the breach scope. Here's what you should check right now.

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Fake WhatsApp Trading Groups: Is Your ₹ Safe?

Scammers create fake WhatsApp trading groups, pretend to be SEBI experts, show fake profits, and then vanish with your money. SEBI has formally warned about this. Here is how to spot it and stay safe.

6 Cyber Fraudsters Caught: Is Your Money Safe?

Faridabad Police arrested six people for a ₹50 lakh cyber fraud. These scammers used digital tricks to steal money from victims. Here's what you must know to protect your own bank account and savings.

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Cyber Fraud Up? 5 Moves to Protect Your Money

Online financial fraud is rising fast in India. The Sahyog Portal was built to fight it, but accountability gaps mean your best defence is still yourself. Here are 5 practical steps to protect your bank account, loans, and savings right now.

KYC API Hack: Is Your Fintech Account Safe?

CERT-In has warned fintechs and NBFCs about hackers breaking into KYC systems through API hijacks, possibly using AI tools, leading to fake accounts and unauthorised money transfers from real customers.