SIM Binding Rule 2026: Major Impact on WhatsApp Use
The SIM Binding Rule set to take effect on March 1, 2026, will require messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram to link to a SIM card, causing potential limitations on multi-device usage and WhatsApp Web.
SIM Binding Will Be Implemented Starting March 1
A new regulation requiring messaging apps like WhatsApp to be linked to mobile SIM cards will take effect in India, affecting users from March 1, 2026.
Scam of the Fake Lawyer: Criminal Poses as TJ Employee in Alleged Property Purchase in AC
Criminals are impersonating lawyers from the Acre Court of Justice to defraud residents through a WhatsApp scheme.
Court orders WhatsApp to block profiles used in fake lawyer scam
A Brazilian court has instructed WhatsApp to block accounts used in a scam where criminals impersonate a local law firm to defraud clients.
WhatsApp Will Stop Working as Soon as the SIM Card is Removed, New Update Came
WhatsApp has introduced SIM-Binding services in a beta update to comply with new government regulations aimed at preventing cyber fraud.
Ghost touch and identity theft: a guide to new forms of digital fraud and how to prevent them
This article discusses a recent case of digital fraud involving phishing tactics that led to significant financial loss for the victim.
Fraud in the name of Indore Municipal Corporation Commissioner
A complaint has been filed by the Indore Municipal Commissioner regarding fake Facebook and WhatsApp IDs being created in their name, which are being used by individuals to illegally solicit money.
A friend on WhatsApp needed help. A trusting man sent money to scammers
A man fell victim to scammers after being convinced by a WhatsApp friend message to send money.
Woman has her account zeroed after falling victim to a fake prize scam of R$ 50,000 in Campo Grande
A woman from Campo Grande lost R$ 1,208 after falling victim to a fake prize scam that misled her with a fraudulent message.
The lawyer of Aquiles Alvarez says that the Goleada case started from a WhatsApp chat analysis and an anonymous complaint
The Goleada case involving Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez is under investigation for organized crime related to money laundering and tax fraud, with a preventive detention request from the prosecution.
Five victims in nine days: WhatsApp scams in Zlín region exploit trust in family
The Zlín region is facing a surge of WhatsApp scams that have led to five victims in just nine days, highlighting a troubling trend in electronic fraud.
Scam of the dancer on WhatsApp, a message from a friend contact: 'Can you vote for my niece?'
A new form of online fraud exploiting WhatsApp contacts is spreading, where scammers request votes for fake initiatives, utilizing trusted connections to achieve their goals.
WhatsApp calls, fake warrants, and digital arrests... Scheme of fraud of 1 billion exposed
Delhi Police's Crime Branch and Cyber Cell have uncovered a significant scam involving digital arrests, resulting in the arrest of two main accused who defrauded victims of millions through psychological manipulation.
Dirty talk in the name of actress, anger erupted seeing WhatsApp chat, said- my identity...
Actress Ruhi Singh has fallen victim to a fraud where false WhatsApp chats in her name have been leaked, prompting her to alert fans on social media about the issue.
India arrests two Nigerians for impersonation
Indian police have arrested two Nigerians for allegedly posing as company directors on WhatsApp to defraud employees.
Scammers use screen sharing to induce elderly man to pay R$ 14.5 thousand in third-party debts in the interior of SP
A 69-year-old retiree from President Prudente, SP, lost over R$ 14.5 thousand due to a 'False Lawyer' scam involving social engineering and technology, where he was tricked into paying debts linked to unknown individuals from Minas Gerais.
Money Fraud by 'Likes': SSC Warns of Scams on WhatsApp and Telegram Linked to TikTok; Here's How It Works
The Cyber Police issued a warning to the public about a digital fraud scheme circulating mainly on WhatsApp and Telegram, which promises money in exchange for performing simple interactions on TikTok.
Two Nigerians cheated millions by posing as fake company directors
In Gurugram, two Nigerian nationals were arrested for cheating employees out of approximately 1 million rupees by posing as company directors and gaining their trust through fake identities on WhatsApp.