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Cyber Safety & Scam Alerts

Cyber Safety & Scam Alerts

GURMEET SINGH DANG 11 Episodes Aug 12, 2026

Cyber Safety & Scam Alerts is a podcast that helps listeners stay safe online. It covers the latest online scams, cybersecurity threats, phishing attacks, WhatsApp scams, AI deepfakes, banking and payment fraud, identity theft, fake websites, phone security, and practical fraud-prevention tips. Each episode explains these cyber risks in simple, accessible language and offers actionable guidance for everyday internet users. The goal is to help people spot warning signs and protect their money, identity, devices, and digital life.

Episodes

Digital Arrest Is A Scam
Digital Arrest Is A Scam Aug 12, 2026 1079 Learn how Digital Arrest scams use fake police, government officials, investigation threats, video calls and urgent money demands to frighten victims. Discover the warning signs, why official-looking calls and documents can be deceptive, and what to do if you're targeted. Remember the essential safety rule: DISCONNECT — DON'T PAY — VERIFY — REPORT. Digital Arrest is a scam—stay calm, verify indepe
The Ultimate Online Safety Guide: Rules Everyone Should Know
The Ultimate Online Safety Guide: Rules Everyone Should Know Aug 12, 2026 1469 Master the essential rules of online safety in one complete guide. This flagship episode covers strong passwords, phishing, fake websites, scam calls, AI deepfakes, WhatsApp fraud, secure digital payments, device protection, privacy, backups, account security and what to do after a scam. Learn the simple PAUSE — VERIFY — PROTECT — RECOVER framework to help safeguard your money, identity, devices a
What Should You Do If You've Been Scammed Online? The First 60 Minutes Matter
What Should You Do If You've Been Scammed Online? The First 60 Minutes Matter Aug 12, 2026 1087 Been scammed online or think your accounts or money may be at risk? This episode explains what to do immediately after an online scam—from contacting your bank or payment provider and securing passwords and compromised accounts to preserving evidence, reporting fraud and avoiding dangerous recovery scams. Learn the practical STOP — SECURE — CONTACT — DOCUMENT — REPORT action plan and why acting qu
Someone Is Pretending to Be Your Bank: How Impersonation Scams Really Work
Someone Is Pretending to Be Your Bank: How Impersonation Scams Really Work Aug 12, 2026 1413 Learn how bank impersonation scams trick people through fake fraud alerts, phone calls, texts, emails and convincing requests for urgent action. Discover warning signs behind fake bank representatives, OTP and verification-code scams, “safe account” transfers, remote-access fraud and caller-ID deception. Most importantly, learn the simple HANG UP — VERIFY — ACT method to independently confirm susp
UPI & Digital Payment Fraud: How to Protect Your Money From Scammers
UPI & Digital Payment Fraud: How to Protect Your Money From Scammers Aug 12, 2026 1283 Learn how to protect your money from UPI and digital payment fraud. This episode explains QR-code scams, fake payment requests, UPI PIN and OTP fraud, fake payment screenshots, refund scams, phishing links, bank impersonation and fake customer support. Discover the simple STOP — READ — VERIFY — PAY method for safer transactions, with essential UPI guidance for India and digital-payment safety prin
Phishing Explained: How One Fake Email, Text or Link Can Steal Your Information
Phishing Explained: How One Fake Email, Text or Link Can Steal Your Information Aug 12, 2026 1162 Learn how phishing scams use fake emails, text messages, login pages and deceptive links to steal passwords, financial details and personal information. Discover the psychology behind phishing, common warning signs, fake account alerts, smishing and AI-assisted scams—and learn the practical STOP — DON'T CLICK — VERIFY method to help protect your accounts, money, identity and digital life.
AI Scams & Deepfakes: Can You Still Believe What You See and Hear?
AI Scams & Deepfakes: Can You Still Believe What You See and Hear? Aug 12, 2026 1119 Discover how AI scams and deepfakes are changing online fraud through voice cloning, fake video calls, family impersonation, celebrity scams and fake executives. Learn why seeing a familiar face or hearing a familiar voice may no longer be enough to confirm identity—and how STOP — SWITCH — VERIFY can help protect you. This episode provides practical verification techniques to recognize AI-powered
Your Phone Could Be Hacked: How to Protect Your Smartphone Before It's Too Late
Your Phone Could Be Hacked: How to Protect Your Smartphone Before It's Too Late Aug 12, 2026 1458 Learn how to protect your smartphone from hacking, scams and account theft before problems happen. This episode covers essential phone security, including software updates, app permissions, malicious apps, public Wi-Fi, strong passwords, screen locks, phishing protection, backups and account security. Discover practical steps for Android and iPhone users to better protect their devices, personal i
WhatsApp Scams: The Messages, Calls and Links You Should Never Trust
WhatsApp Scams: The Messages, Calls and Links You Should Never Trust Aug 12, 2026 1405 Learn how to recognize and avoid WhatsApp scams before they cost you money or compromise your account. This episode explores verification-code scams, account takeovers, fake job offers, impersonation, emergency-money requests, investment fraud, suspicious calls and dangerous links. Discover common warning signs and the simple STOP — VERIFY — PROTECT method to help safeguard your WhatsApp account,
How to Know If a Website Is Fake: Warning Signs Before You Click, Buy or Pay
How to Know If a Website Is Fake: Warning Signs Before You Click, Buy or Pay Aug 12, 2026 1536 Learn how to spot a fake website before you click, buy or pay. This episode reveals the most important warning signs of fake online stores, lookalike domains, suspicious URLs, manipulated reviews, unrealistic discounts, phishing pages and payment traps. Discover why HTTPS and the padlock alone don't guarantee a trustworthy website, and learn the simple PAUSE — INSPECT — VERIFY method to help prote
Latest Online Scams You Need to Know: How Scammers Are Stealing Money Today
Latest Online Scams You Need to Know: How Scammers Are Stealing Money Today Aug 11, 2026 1239 Discover the latest online scams and learn how scammers use phishing, fake websites, fraudulent messages, impersonation, AI voice cloning, deepfakes, investment traps and digital payment fraud to target people worldwide. This episode reveals common warning signs, explains the psychology behind modern scams and teaches the simple STOP — CHECK — VERIFY method to help protect your money, identity, ac

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