Man Vs Scam
The world's wild web of cyber scams is highly sophisticated, hyper-personalized and everywhere! So how to go about life now? Since let's face it, cyber scams are here to stay & evolve. Man Vs Scam is your no-frills, unfiltered podcast on cyber scams in India and guides individuals to navigate this maze. We discuss scams that made the news, scams under the radar, recovery operations, and safety measures and encourage victims to share stories and talk about coping techniques.
Episodes
Festive season might bring deals, celebrations and shopping sprees - but it also brings a 40–50% jump in scams. Hosts Brijesh Singh and Utkarshica Srivastava uncover how scammers take advantage of Diwali-to-Christmas excitement to drain your money.
With real cases including the ₹1.3 lakh Mithaiwala scam, fake travel sites that vanish after 36 hours, cloned sari ads, counterfeit Diwali gift links, and mall “GST-only&rdqu...
Cybersecurity experts Brijesh Singh and Utkarshica Srivastava expose how modern trading scams work—slick enough to fool even seasoned investors. From pump-and-dump stock plays and Ponzi-style chains to fake trading apps that clone real platforms, today’s financial frauds look more legit than ever. Using real cases like the ₹3 crore Delhi Telegram scam and Mangalore’s fake NSC/BSE-registered app fraud, they unpack ...
Cybersecurity experts Utkarshica Srivastava and Brijesh Singh unpack how disinformation really works - from ancient playbooks (think the Ashwathama “trusted source” trick) to modern hybrid warfare that floods your feeds with deepfakes, doctored “victory” clips, and weaponized WhatsApp/Telegram forwards. Using the Pahalgam attack aftermath as a case study, they trace how scammers piggyback on national emotion...
In this gripping episode of Man vs Scam, cybercrime experts Utkarshica Srivastava and Brijesh Singh exposes the newest tricks used by scammers on WhatsApp — from fake job offers and OTP scams to deepfake audio messages and investment traps. No one is safe, not even your family group chats!
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In this eye-opening episode of Man vs Scam, hosts Utkarshica Srivastava and Brijesh Singh dive into the chilling world of ransomware—a modern digital menace that’s silently hijacking systems and holding entire networks hostage. From hospitals and police departments to everyday individuals, no one is truly safe.
But who’s behind these faceless attacks? Why are even the most secure systems falling prey? And ...
As the financial year draws to a close, tax season becomes a goldmine—not just for chartered accountants, but also for scammers. In this eye-opening episode of Man vs Scam, cyber experts Brijesh Singh and Utkarshica Srivastava break down the most common and dangerous tax-related scams targeting individuals and businesses across India. From phishing emails promising fake income tax refunds to the misuse of PAN and Aadhaar deta...
Deepfake scams are here, and they’re fooling millions. From AI-generated celebrity endorsements to fake video calls from your loved ones—scammers have taken deception to the next level.
In this episode of Man Vs Scam, cybercrime expert @Brijesh Singh and cybersecurity strategist @Utkarshica Srivastava break down the most shocking deepfake scams, viral cases, and the real cost of AI-powered fraud.
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This Valentine’s Day, before you fall for love, make sure you’re not falling for a scam. Online love isn’t always what it seems. Romance scams are getting more sophisticated, preying on emotions to steal not just money, but lives. Cybercrime expert @BrijeshSingh & cybersecurity strategist @Utkarshica break down how these scams work, real case files, and how to protect yourself. Stay alert this Valentine’...
AI-generated lovers. Deepfake voices. Emotional blackmail. Billions are lost every year to online romance scams—and most victims never see it coming.
Introducing #ManVsScam—your survival guide to the biggest digital cons of our time.
In this new podcast, cyber cop Brijesh Singh & cybersecurity expert Utkarshica Srivastava break down real fraud cases, law enforcement takedowns, and the shocking ways online deception ...
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