Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Bapatla Police Warn Students About Scholarship Cyber Frauds
Police in Bapatla warned students about fake scholarship calls and messages.
Criminals pretend to be officials and say a scholarship has been approved.
They may ask for personal information, bank details, passwords or OTPs.
They may also send links that lead to fake websites or harmful apps.
Some scammers ask for a fee before giving the scholarship.
Students should check scholarship information with their school or official government websites.
They should talk to a parent or teacher before responding.
If someone loses money, they should quickly call 1930 and report the fraud online.
They should also tell their bank and the police because quick reporting may help stop the stolen money.
Bapatla Superintendent of Police B Umamaheswar warned students and parents about scholarship-related cyber frauds.
Fraudsters pose as scholarship officials and seek Aadhaar, bank, card, password and OTP details.
Scammers may send harmful links, direct victims to fake websites or demand processing fees.
Students should verify scholarship information through official websites or their educational institutions.
Victims should call 1930, report at cybercrime.gov.in, contact their bank and inform police immediately.
- Who
- Bapatla District Superintendent of Police B Umamaheswar warned students and parents.
- What
- Police issued an alert about cyber frauds carried out in the name of scholarships.
- When
- The warning was given at a press meet on Wednesday.
- Where
- Bapatla.
- Why
- Fraudsters are impersonating officials, seeking sensitive information, sending malicious links and demanding fees from scholarship applicants.
- Main risk
- Cybercriminals are falsely claiming that scholarships have been approved.
- Information targeted
- Aadhaar details, bank account numbers, ATM or debit card details, passwords and OTPs.
- Common tactics
- Fake calls, messages, WhatsApp links, harmful apps and fraudulent websites.
- Warning about fees
- People asking for registration or processing fees before releasing a scholarship should not be trusted.
- Verification advice
- Check scholarship information through official government websites or educational institutions.
- Cybercrime helpline
- 1930.
- Online complaint portal
- cybercrime.gov.in.
- Urgent action
- Victims should immediately contact their bank and the nearest police station because delays can reduce the chances of freezing fraudsters' accounts.