Hyderabad: Man falls victim to credit card verification scam, loses Rs 1.80L

Hyderabad: A 48-year-old private employee from Hyderabad was duped of Rs 1.80 lakh after falling victim to a sophisticated credit card verification scam.

The victim received a phone call from mobile number 9937293549, with the caller claiming to be an executive from the SBI Credit Card Office. The fraudster informed the man that his credit card had not been used for a long period and that a penalty had been imposed. Offering to help waive the fine, the caller requested a brief video call to verify the card.

During the video interaction, the victim was instructed to display his credit card, including the CVV number. Although he did not share any OTPs, he soon received a message informing him that Rs. 1,80,000 had been debited from his card — an amount far exceeding his credit limit of Rs 50,000. Alarmed, the victim immediately filed a complaint through the national cybercrime reporting portal.

Authorities suspect the scammers used screen-recording or real-time access tools during the call to capture the card details and initiate unauthorized transactions. Further investigation is on, the Cyber Crime department officials said.

Cyber Crime advisory issued

Following the incident, Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have issued a public advisory warning citizens against sharing sensitive banking information over phone or video calls.

Key Safety Tips:

Never share your credit/debit card number, CVV, OTP, or PIN with anyone, regardless of who they claim to be.

Do not display your card on video calls under any circumstances.

Verify all calls by contacting your bank’s official customer service directly.

Report any suspicious activity immediately.

Reporting & Helpline:

Cybercrime Portal: https://cybercrime.gov.in

Helpline Number: 1930

Emergency (Call/WhatsApp): 8712665171