VIJAYAWADA: Cybercrime incidents are on the rise in NTR district, particularly Vijayawada, with fraudsters using increasingly sophisticated methods, including digital arrest scams, investment schemes and mutual fund (MF) frauds. Police received more than 10 cybercrime complaints in the district in the past week alone and have intensified investigations to trace the money and identify the accused.In accordance with SC guidelines, Cybercrime police have registered 50 cybercrime cases of all cheating patterns reported in recent times and those were pending. The officials claimed that victims lost more than Rs 15 crore to cyber fraudsters in various incidents. Cybercrime police have registered cases and frozen bank accounts suspected of being used to route stolen money. They are also coordinating with banks and other agencies to trace transactions and identify the beneficiaries. “Fraudsters are impersonating police officers, government officials and financial experts to create fear or lure victims with promises of high returns. People should remain alert and verify such claims before transferring money,” said Commissioner of Police (CP) SV Rajasekhara Babu.In recent digital arrest scam, fraudsters allegedly cheated a retired headmaster from Vijayawada of Rs 32 lakh. Posing as police officials, they contacted him over the phone and threatened to arrest him, claiming that he was involved in criminal activities.
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