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HMWSSB has issued a public alert warning consumers about fraudulent SMS messages threatening disconnection of water connections if bills are not paid. The scam involves directing recipients to contact another mobile number, which then sends an APK file via WhatsApp under the pretext of processing.

In a statement, Dr Reddy's Laboratories clarified that with timely detection and swift action by the company's teams and banking partners, the funds have been frozen and that there was no financial loss

A 30-year-old woman techie from Gujarat was arrested by Bengaluru Police for sending fake bomb threat emails to schools across 11 states. Investigations revealed she acted out of revenge after a failed relationship, causing widespread panic nationwide

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Unit has warned citizens about ‘Digital Arrest’ scams, where fraudsters pose as officials and threaten arrest using fake documents. Police advised the public not to share banking details and to report such cases immediately

In Warangal, some fraudsters posing as ACB officials extorted Rs 10.20 lakh from RTA staff by threatening arrest over alleged corruption. The scam surfaced after one Motor Vehicle Inspector grew suspicious and approached the ACB office, which confirmed no such calls were made.

A 57-year-old Bowenpally man was duped of Rs. 3.61 lakh by cyber fraudsters posing as antique coin traders on Facebook. Police have registered a case, and investigations are underway to trace the scammers

BJP MP K Sudhakar’s wife, Preeti, lost Rs 14 lakh in a ‘digital arrest’ cyber fraud after receiving a fake police video call. Bengaluru police quickly froze the transaction and recovered the money, urging citizens to promptly report such scams

Telangana victims have lost nearly Rs 640 crore in 17,169 investment fraud cases this year. Cybercriminals use phishing, fake investment apps, and social media promotions to lure victims with promises of high returns, warning citizens to be cautious

In a sweeping operation, Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police arrested 61 individuals from 14 states in August for their alleged roles in various online frauds. These included trading, investment, and insurance scams, as well as digital arrest and unauthorised transaction cases.

A 79-year-old man from Kollam, Kerala, lost ₹3.72 crore in a ‘virtual arrest’ scam after cyber fraudsters impersonating police tricked him into transferring funds. Kollam Cyber Police have registered a case and are working to freeze the accounts.

A bomb threat email sent to the Delhi CM Secretariat and Maulana Azad Medical College triggered an immediate security response. Police, fire services, and cyber teams are investigating, though initial findings suggest it could be another hoax email similar to recent threats

Kothagudem police arrested 13 persons, including a Mee-Seva operator, for operating a cybercrime racket using fake bank accounts. The accused carried out transactions worth Rs 8.5 crore in 12 months. Police seized mobile phones and urged victims to call 1930

Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has uncovered a new cyber fraud where victims receive fake ‘DoT-verified’ smartphones preloaded with malware that hijacks OTPs. A Hyderabad man lost Rs. 77 lakh in 24 hours. TGCSB has issued safety advisories

Superintendent of Police Paritosh Pankaj highlighted awareness as the most effective tool to curb cybercrime during a meeting with cyber warriors from various police stations in Sangareddy. He emphasized the importance of swift action to freeze fraudulent funds following online fraud complaints and encouraged teams to provide accurate information promptly.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested 228 cybercrime accused, including 27 women, over seven months in a nationwide crackdown. Offences ranged from job fraud to child abuse, leading to a 13 per cent drop in Telangana’s cybercrime rate this year

An identical email with the subject line "Bombs inside the school" was sent to around 50 schools at 7.24 am from the address roadkill333@atomicmail.io

Cybercriminals impersonating municipal officials are targeting traders in Karimnagar and Ramagundam, demanding online payments for fake dues. Victims are being forced to pay via QR codes. The municipal commissioner has warned citizens and filed a police complaint over the scam

Cyber fraudsters contact victim via WhatsApp and offer part-time work-from-home job; they then introduce the victim to an investment opportunity in crypto currency, promising high returns

A few persons had received messages through a whatsapp number and emails asking them to pay some money else face raids by different departments.

D. Kavitha, DCP (Cybercrimes) said the groups sympathetic with the enemy could use sophisticated tactics such as phishing emails, fake login pages, and malicious attachments to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.