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Madhu Singh (name changed) was getting irritated. A 29-year-old lawyer, Madhu was in the middle of a work day when she got an automated call from FedEx saying that a package allegedly sent by her was not delivered. As someone who often has documents couriered to her by clients, she pressed #1 as directed. An […]
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Claim: Massaging the navel with herbal oil can help manage blood sugar, high blood pressure, nerve issues, and skin problems and improve heart health. Fact: There is no scientific evidence to support the claim that applying any kind of oil to the navel can alleviate the said issues. With lifestyle diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, […]
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ClaimFoot detox patches eliminate toxins from the human body, and provide numerous health benefits. FactThere is no scientific evidence to substantiate the benefits of foot patches. Time and again social media users came across advertisements for “foot detox patches,” which promise to eliminate toxins from the human body by simply applying such pads on the […]
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Mukesh Ambani, Kriti Sanon, Nandan Nilekani, Narayana Murthy … can you guess what connects them all? These A listers were all targeted by impersonators in a bid to gain credibility for their bogus money-managing platforms that have recently become common sight in Facebook. Social media platforms are increasingly becoming a safe space for scammers impersonating […]
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Marketing professional Tamanna Jaisinghani, who had recently returned home after an extended period, found herself engrossed in discussions with her father regarding some maturing investments that required attention. After their conversation, her father stepped out for a walk. During his absence, Tamanna received a call from an unknown number. The voice on the other end […]
