Hyderabad: In a startling scam that highlights the sophistication of modern fraud tactics, an 80-year-old retired woman from Hyderabad was conned by an individual posing as the Police Commissioner. The imposter claimed that a parcel containing narcotics had been shipped to Delhi using her mobile number and demanded a hefty sum for “verification” by the RBI.
Panicked and believing the caller’s threats, the woman hurried to HDFC Bank and transferred a staggering Rs. 22,00,000 (twenty-two lakhs) via RTGS to the fraudster’s account. The deception was uncovered only when her son alerted her to the scam, prompting an urgent trip to the Cyber Crime Police Station to file a complaint.
Public Advisory
Hang Up and Report If you receive a suspicious call, hang up immediately. Report the incident to your local police station without hesitation.
Stay Sharp Against Common Scams Be wary of frauds involving entities like FedEx, BSNL, and TRAI. Scammers use psychological tricks to exploit your fears and emotions.
Verify Before You Act
Law enforcement will never initiate contact via Skype or demand money transfers for issue resolution. Always verify before taking any action.
Avoid Unknown Transfers Never send money to unknown bank accounts based on promises from strangers.
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Report Cyber Crime If you fall victim to a cyber scam, call 1930 or report the incident at [cybercrime.gov.in](https://cybercrime.gov.in).
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Stay vigilant and safeguard yourself from becoming the next victim of these cunning schemes.
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