Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police Refund Rs 12 Lakh to Fraud Victims
The Hyderabad cyber crime police successfully refunded Rs 12 lakh to victims who were deceived by online fraudsters posing as FedEx officials and fake police.
A 51-year-old private employee from Hyderabad filed a complaint with the police, reporting that cyber criminals tricked him into transferring Rs 16 lakh to various bank accounts. The fraudsters used the pretext of FedEx parcels and impersonated police officials to carry out the scam.
After receiving the complaint, the cyber crime police registered a case and launched an investigation. Inspector K. Madhusudhan Rao and his team worked diligently, sending notices to banks to freeze the fraudulent transactions. They also guided the victim to file a court petition to retrieve the stolen funds. Thanks to their efforts, Rs 12 lakh was successfully refunded to the victim’s bank account.
The police issued a strong warning to the public, urging them not to panic if they receive threatening video or phone calls from individuals claiming to represent agencies like the CBI, RBI, ED, customs, judges, cyber crime police, narcotics, FedEx, BSNL, or TRAI. They clarified that there is no such thing as a “digital arrest” or “online inquiry” for any case.
If anyone receives suspicious calls, the police advised hanging up immediately and not engaging with the caller. Victims should also report any such incidents at the nearest police station to seek help.
Additionally, the police reminded people that legitimate government agencies or law enforcement officials will never make Skype calls or demand money to resolve issues. Scammers often use psychological tactics to manipulate emotions and pressure individuals into transferring money. Citizens are advised not to deposit money into unknown bank accounts or trust false promises from strangers.
