Credit card fraud in India has become more sophisticated, but most successful scams still rely on one simple mistake: persuading the cardholder to share a one-time password, or OTP, over the phone.

Scammers exploit the fact that standard call-forwarding USSD codes work uniformly across major Indian operators like Jio, ...

A simple USSD code can help users quickly check for call forwarding misuse, a common hacking tactic, and take immediate steps ...

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Overview DigiLocker allows users to easily change or reset passwords through the official mobile app or web portal securely.The platform supports OTP and biomet ...

They knew what I had ordered, how much it cost, and even who delivered it. It was nearly enough to convince me to hand over an OTP.

Scammers posing as delivery agents are tricking users into dialling USSD codes that silently forward bank calls and OTPs, leading to account takeovers and financial fraud across India.

Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to Android, phones, and apps. Outside the tech world, he follows global events and developments shaping the world of geopolitics.

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