Hyderabad: The Cyberabad cybercrime police detected 11 cybercrime cases for the week from July 29 to August 4 leading to the arrest of 15 offenders across multiple States. The investigation revealed the pan-India spread of cybercriminal networks, with offenders from different States.
Out of the 15 arrests, 12 were linked to trading fraud while two related to gaming fraud and one to business fraud. Fourteen mobile phones, eight debit cards, one each Aadhaar card and PAN card, 13 SIM cards, four proprietorship stamps.
In an advisory, the police asked citizens to be cautious of investment and trading scams promising high returns. Verify financial transactions before transferring money. Be sceptical of urgent demands for money or personal information such as Aadhaar numbers, bank account numbers, or OTPs.
Always verify the source of the communication and confirm the information with the concerned authorities or institutions. Block and report any suspicious numbers, especially when they demand money or personal information.
Be cautious of links received through messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or email. Report cyber frauds immediately by calling 1930 or visiting www.cybercrime.gov.in, the police said.
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