UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27 February 2025 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: NIE Context: The government has issued an alert about the ‘Pig Butchering Scam’, a cyber fraud targeting unemployed youth, students, and vulnerable individuals. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and Google are collaborating to combat this scam, which involves money laundering and cyber slavery. About Pig Butchering Scam: What is the Pig Butchering Scam? …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 6 January 2025 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: DH Context: The Union Home Ministry has flagged the rising threat of pig-butchering scams in India, a sophisticated form of cybercrime where fraudsters deceive victims into investing in fake online trading platforms. About Pig-Butchering Scam: What it is: A cybercrime involving organized scammers using fake online trading platforms to defraud investors. The term “pig-butchering” …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: LM Pig Butchering Scams, also known as “sha zhu pan” scams, involve building trust with victims over time before tricking them into investing in fraudulent schemes. It is a type of long-term scam and investment fraud. For instance, scammers may offer attractive job opportunities or investment plans, creating emotional connections …
