Archive · 20 Dec 2025
Cyber Fraudsters Target Public with Scams
Bad people are tricking others by sending messages or making video calls.
They say you have money to claim or threaten to share embarrassing videos.
They ask for money to keep it a secret.
The real bank (RBI) and police never ask for secret codes or passwords.
If you get such a message or call, don’t click any links or share your secrets.
Always check the real website (udgam.rbi.org.in) and call the helpline (1930) if you think you’ve been tricked.
Save all proof like call logs and screenshots and report it to the police.
Cyber fraudsters misuse RBI’s UDGAM portal and video calls to scam people by claiming unclaimed deposits or blackmailing with recorded videos.
Victims are lured with messages to click a link to claim the money or threatened to pay to prevent the circulation of compromising videos, leading to hacked phones and emptied bank accounts.
RBI and police never ask for OTPs, passwords, or personal banking details, and officials do not contact individuals directly for such matters.
Police advise accessing only the official website (udgam.rbi.org.in) and not clicking suspicious links or engaging with unknown callers.
Victims of cyber fraud should immediately call the national cybercrime helpline (1930), WhatsApp 8712665171, or lodge a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in, preserving all evidence.
- Who
- Cyber fraudsters and victims in Hyderabad.
- What
- Scams involving fake messages about unclaimed deposits and video call blackmail.
- When
- Ongoing, with recent incidents reported in October 2025.
- Where
- India, with specific incidents reported in Hyderabad.
- Why
- To gain trust and steal money from unsuspecting citizens through fear and threats.
Scammers
Authorities
Method of Scam
Scammers
Scammers use fake messages, video calls, and threats to extort money.
Authorities
Authorities advise not to engage with unknown callers and to report such incidents immediately.
Victim Interaction
Scammers
Scammers lure victims with promises of unclaimed deposits or blackmail them with recorded videos.
Authorities
Authorities emphasize that they never ask for OTPs, passwords, or personal banking details.
- Scam Method
- Fraudsters use fake messages, video calls, and threats to extort money.
- Victim Lure
- Messages claim victims have large sums of money to claim or threaten to circulate compromising videos.
- RBI's Stance
- RBI never asks for OTPs, passwords, or personal banking details.
- Official Website
- udgam.rbi.org.in
- Cybercrime Helpline
- 1930
- Cybercrime Complaint Portal
- cybercrime.gov.in
- Emergency Contact
- 8712665171 (Call or WhatsApp)
Sources
Fraudsters Exploit RBI’s ‘UDGAM’ Portal Name to Dupe Public
Cyber fraudsters threaten 82-year-old woman in Mumbai with arrest over video call, swindle Rs 5 lakh
Man from Hyderabad Loses Rs.3.41 lakh in Sextortion Fraud
Sajjanar urges RBI to deploy ‘mule hunter’ tool to curb cyber fraud
