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A single mule account from Sultan Bazar is linked to 496 cyber fraud complaints

The account came to light during ‘Operation Crackdown’, a special operation by the Telangana Police to break the cybercrime network across the state.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 25 Feb 2026 7:46 PM IST

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Hyderabad police warn of AI biometric scam in public places; Don’t help strangers with their phones

Cyber Crimes Wing cautions citizens against a new fraud where face and voice data are secretly captured in crowded areas for AI-based impersonation

By Md Zamir Hasan  Published on 23 Feb 2026 8:29 PM IST

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Fact Check: Modi govt announces Rs 5,000 reward? No, the Facebook ads are a scam

Facebook advertisements have gone viral with the claim that the Centre has announced free money for everyone.

By Rahul Adhikari  Published on 11 Feb 2026 4:52 PM IST

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Retired bank staffer in Barkatpura duped of Rs 12.99 lakh in cyber fraud

According to police, the victim came across a Facebook post claiming to facilitate online submission of life certificates for pensioners of...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 8 Oct 2025 5:03 PM IST

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Habsiguda man loses Rs 80 lakh in cyber fraud; scammers posed as TRAI, police, judiciary

The fraudsters sent the victim a tampered Canara Bank ATM card in his name and a forged Supreme Court notice showing him as an accused.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 19 Sept 2025 3:55 PM IST

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Cybercrime losses in India: Over Rs 22 lakh crore lost; 206% spike in 2024

This was a significant rise from 24,42,978 cases reported in 2023

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 22 July 2025 4:54 PM IST

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‘Work From Home’ scams worth crores busted in Adilabad: Two from Madhya Pradesh held

The accused contacted victims via WhatsApp

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 23 Jun 2025 6:52 PM IST

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6,848 people get back money lost to cyber fraud: Telangana cops recover Rs 53.5 crore

On June 14, refund orders totalling Rs 15.79 crore were issued, setting a new benchmark for single-day recoveries

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 15 Jun 2025 5:58 PM IST

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Cyber fraud called 'pig butchering scam' targeting unemployed youths, housewives, students: MHA report

Google, Facebook, WhatsApp are misused by investment scamsters targeting unemployed youth, housewives and students duping them of their small savings

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 2 Jan 2025 4:08 PM IST

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Digital Arrest scam: 89-year-old cheated by WhatsApp caller in police uniform

The fraudster called victim wearing a police uniform

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 30 Dec 2024 5:39 PM IST

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TGCSB saves Hyderabad resident from losing Rs 1.1 Cr in cyber fraud

The TGCSB advised citizens to report the cybercrimes in golden hour/as early as possible

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 12 Dec 2024 8:04 AM IST

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నిజ నిర్ధారణ : జియో రూ.2,999 ప్లాన్‌ను కేవలం ₹399కే అందిస్తుందా ? నిజమెంత

ఫేస్‌బుక్‌ యూజర్లు, ఏడాదిపాటు ప్రత్యేక Jio మొబైల్ రీఛార్జ్ అంటూ ఒక వెబ్‌సైట్‌ లింకును షేర్ చేస్తున్నారు.

By M Ramesh Naik  Published on 22 Nov 2024 3:44 PM IST

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