"cyber-fraudsters"

Two Hyderabad residents were allegedly cheated of more than Rs 1.58 crore in separate cyber fraud cases involving fake stock market trading and investment schemes. The fraudsters promised huge returns, showed fake profits and demanded additional payments to allow withdrawals.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has warned taxpayers about fake Income Tax refund scams during the filing season, where fraudsters impersonate officials through SMS, emails, and phishing links to steal sensitive information.

Cyber fraudsters are increasingly using social media platforms to recruit mule bank accounts by offering commissions. Hyderabad police have arrested over 200 account holders in five months and intensified surveillance and legal action against those involved in cyber fraud networks.

Nirmal police arrested five persons for allegedly operating mule accounts used by cyber fraudsters. Investigators found Rs 8.18 crore had been routed through the accounts. The accused reportedly received commissions and handed over banking instruments and mobile numbers to fraudsters.

Cyber fraudsters allegedly duped cattle traders in Hyderabad by displaying fake payment app screenshots during livestock purchases. Police said traders in Kanchanbagh and Rajendranagar lost over Rs 1 lakh and urged sellers to verify bank credits before handing over animals ahead of Eid al-Adha.

The Cyberabad Cybercrime unit arrested a 27-year-old e-commerce employee for allegedly supplying mule bank accounts and banking materials to cyber fraudsters. Police seized cash, cards, and passbooks, while probing a wider network linked to trading scams, fake jobs, and digital arrest frauds.

Cybercriminals are exploiting gaps in coordination between police wings to operate mule account networks across the country. Officials say better monitoring at the police station level could help track account holders and curb cyber fraud.

Cyber fraudsters are sending fake notices in the name of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre to extort money from individuals and institutions. Telangana police have warned the public to ignore such threats and report them immediately through the cyber helpline 1930.

A retired district judge from Malkajgiri in Hyderabad was allegedly cheated of over Rs 1 crore in a ‘digital arrest’ scam. Fraudsters posing as law enforcement officials threatened him with arrest and forced him to transfer money to multiple bank accounts.

A woman doctor from Banjara Hills lost Rs 10 lakh to cyber fraudsters via a fake online trading platform. Initial small profits gained her confidence, but withdrawal was blocked. The Hyderabad cybercrime police are investigating the case.

The Hyderabad Police Commissioner has cautioned citizens against falling victim to cyber fraudsters who promise quick profits on investments. He urged victims to immediately call helpline number 1930 to improve chances of recovering their money.

A 76-year-old retired bank manager from Cyberabad was duped of Rs 1.44 crore by cyber fraudsters posing as Mumbai ATS officials. The accused threatened him with a fake terror funding case and convinced him to transfer money to multiple bank accounts.

Adilabad police arrested a gang of four cyber-fraudsters, including a minor, for duping people by posing as bank officials. Over 1,500 used mobile phones and components were seized. Officials said the gang extracted sensitive data from repaired devices.

The city has become a major centre for online stock market fraud, with scammers using WhatsApp groups to lure investors. Cybercrime police say victims lost over Rs 500 crore in 2025, with salaried professionals and first-time investors most affected.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested six persons for providing bank accounts to cyber fraudsters. Police said the accused also helped in transferring money obtained through cyber crimes. All the accused are from Kerala and Bengaluru.

Three Hyderabad residents lost Rs 3.26 crore to cyber fraudsters through fake job offers and bogus stock investment schemes. Cyberabad Police have registered separate cases and cautioned citizens to be wary of promises of assured or quick returns online.

A Kondapur businessman was allegedly cheated of around Rs 1.03 crore by a cyber fraudster posing as a US-based stockbroker. The suspect used a WhatsApp group and a fake trading app to lure the victim with promises of high returns.

Motorists are being targeted by cyber fraudsters sending fake e-challan messages via SMS and WhatsApp. Citizens are losing lakhs in unauthorised transactions. Police advise checking and paying fines only through official portals and reporting suspicious activity to helpline 1930.

A 75-year-old Habsiguda resident lost Rs 1.09 lakh after clicking a fraudulent WhatsApp APK file linked to a fake Facebook D-Mart offer. Cybercrime police warn the public against opening suspicious files and sharing personal banking information online.

Cyber fraudsters are sending fake SIR voter verification messages asking people to click links and share OTPs or fees. Telangana officials clarified that SIR is not happening in the State and warned citizens to ignore such messages and protect their data.