Protect yourself from Credit Card scams: Hyderabad Cybercrime Advisory
Victims are often lured into sharing personal details or downloading apps that secretly capture financial data
By - Newsmeter Network
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Hyderabad: The Cybercrime Unit of Hyderabad City Police has warned residents about a sharp increase in credit card frauds.
Fraudsters are using phishing links, fake merchant websites, UPI/QR scams, reward-point traps, bogus customer-care numbers, and malicious apps to steal sensitive banking information.
Fraudsters using sophisticated tricks
Police said scammers are employing deceptive tactics such as fake payment portals, fraudulent helpline numbers, and bogus offers for credit-limit enhancements or card upgrades.
Victims are often lured into sharing personal details or downloading apps that secretly capture financial data.
Common Scams on the Rise
Authorities identified several frequent fraud methods:
Card Skimming: At ATMs and POS machines
Fake Reward Calls: Offers to redeem points or rewards
SIM Swap Frauds: Intercepting OTPs to access bank accounts
How citizens can protect themselves
The advisory urged the public to remain cautious:
Avoid clicking on links in unsolicited messages or emails
Contact banks only via official websites or the customer-care numbers printed on cards
Never share OTPs, PINs, or CVV numbers over the phone or online
Install apps only from verified app stores
Monitor SMS and email transaction alerts regularly
Report suspicious activity immediately
Reporting Suspected Frauds
Cyber fraud can be reported to the National Cyber Crime Helpline at 1930 or online at cybercrime.gov.in. For updates and awareness tips, citizens can follow the Cybercrime Unit’s official Facebook page: facebook.com/cybercrimepshyd.
