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Digital Arrest Scam: Stand-up Comedian Reveals How She Lost 900,000 Rupees.

May 18, 2026 at 11:27 PM

Indian comedian Ankita Shrivastav shares her harrowing experience falling victim to a 'digital arrest' scam, resulting in the loss of 900,000 Indian rupees after being manipulated by fake law enforcement officials.

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Digital Arrest Scam: Stand-up Comedian Reveals How She Lost 900,000 Rupees

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Police Crackdown After Viral Video Shows Dangerous Motorcycle Stunt in Sri Lanka.

May 10, 2026 at 4:12 PM

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Government Sets Record Straight on US$2.5 Million Treasury Cyber Theft Complaint.

May 5, 2026 at 1:34 PM

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Sri Lanka CERT Issues Urgent Warning on WhatsApp Sextortion Scams.

May 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM

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Stricter Penalties Implemented Against Phone Harassment and Unauthorized Number Sharing in Sri Lanka

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April 28, 2026 at 7:48 AM

Stricter Penalties Implemented Against Phone Harassment and Unauthorized Number Sharing in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Police have highlighted updated legal provisions under the Telecommunications Act that allow victims to take action against persistent harassment calls and the unauthorized sharing of private contact details, with penalties including fines and potential connection termination.

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Social Media Fraud Surge: Americans Hit by $2.1 Billion in Losses During 2025.

April 27, 2026 at 7:13 PM

A new FTC report reveals that financial losses from social media scams soared to $2.1 billion in 2025, marking an eightfold increase since 2020. Facebook remains the primary platform for these fraudulent activities.

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Social Media Fraud Surge: Americans Hit by $2.1 Billion in Losses During 2025

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Truecaller Faces a Pivotal Crossroads as User Growth and Market Dynamics Shift.

April 27, 2026 at 3:21 AM

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Registration of Persons Department Issues Urgent Fraud Alert Regarding e-NIC Scam.

April 27, 2026 at 12:49 AM

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Technology

SaySo Debuts as a Curated Short-Form Video Platform to Combat News Misinformation.

April 17, 2026 at 1:07 PM

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Digital Fraud Alert: Fabricated Investment Scams Using Celebrity Names Target Sri Lankans

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April 10, 2026 at 4:12 AM

Digital Fraud Alert: Fabricated Investment Scams Using Celebrity Names Target Sri Lankans.

Authorities and cybersecurity experts have warned the public about a sophisticated online scam involving deepfake-style videos and fake news articles that falsely feature public figures like Kumar Sangakkara to lure victims into malicious investment schemes.

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Public Urged to Stay Vigilant Against Fraudulent Identity Calls.

April 7, 2026 at 12:48 PM

The Department of Registration of Persons (DRP) has issued a security warning regarding scammers impersonating the department to steal sensitive personal information via phone and WhatsApp.

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Public Urged to Stay Vigilant Against Fraudulent Identity Calls

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Telehealth Provider Hims & Hers Reports Security Breach in Customer Support System.

April 2, 2026 at 9:30 PM

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