Caller with Jubilee Hills bypoll contender Salman Khan’s pic cheats Begumpet resident of Rs 7.9 lakh

Hyderabad: A 30-year-old resident of Begumpet, Hyderabad, became a victim of a loan scam after receiving a WhatsApp call from a person with the display picture of Salman Khan, the founder of Hyderabad Youth Courage (HYC).

Case details

The caller falsely informed him that a loan of Rs 50 lakh had been sanctioned in his name and asked him to pay Rs 10 lakh towards processing and other charges. Believing the offer to be genuine, the victim transferred a total of Rs 7.9 lakh from accounts of his known contacts to bank accounts provided by the fraudster.

When he requested disbursement of the loan amount, the fraudster demanded an additional Rs 30,000, assuring that the full Rs 10 lakhs would then be returned. At this point, the victim realised he was being cheated and stopped further payments and reported the fraud.

The person Salman Khan has been mentioned in the media for filing a nomination for the upcoming Jubilee Hills bypoll.

Public advisory

- Do not trust unsolicited WhatsApp calls or messages offering loans from NGOs or unknown sources.

- Avoid transferring money upfront for processing fees, taxes, or other charges without verifying the organisation.

- Do not fall for claims of ‘sanctioned loans’ if you haven’t applied officially through a registered lender or financial institution.

- Be cautious of emotional manipulation and urgency, like ‘last chance to claim loan’ or ‘offer ends today’.

Check for red flags like celebrity photos in WhatsApp profiles or suspicious bank account details.

Verify NGO or financial organisation details through official government portals or registered websites.

Stay informed by following advisories from cybercrime cells, RBI, and CERT-In.

Victims of cybercrime fraud can immediately dial 1930 or visit cybercrime.gov.in.

In case of any emergency of cyber frauds please call or WhatsApp 8712665171.

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