Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Tamil Nadu Police Warn Public About Online Scam Offers
Tamil Nadu Police warned people that some online offers are fake.
Scammers may promise lottery prizes, cheap groceries, scholarships or quick loans.
They may ask for money before giving the promised benefit.
They may also use links or apps to steal personal information.
Fake loan apps can collect data and use it to trouble people about repayments.
Police said people should check offers on official websites or applications.
People should never share passwords, one-time passwords or bank details with strangers.
Anyone affected by cyber fraud can call 1930 or report it at cybercrime.gov.in.
Tamil Nadu Police warned against scams involving lottery prizes, instant loans, scholarships and grocery discounts.
Fraudsters may demand advance payments or steal personal and banking information through deceptive messages and links.
Police advised the public to verify offers through official websites or applications before responding.
People were told not to share one-time passwords, banking details or other sensitive information.
Cyber fraud can be reported to helpline 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in, while police awareness videos explain scam tactics.
- Who
- The Tamil Nadu Police cybercrime wing and members of the public.
- What
- Police issued warnings about online scams involving lottery winnings, instant loans, scholarships and grocery discounts.
- When
- The advisories were issued recently; the articles do not specify a date.
- Where
- The warnings apply to online messages, social media posts, links and applications, with reporting available through cybercrime.gov.in.
- Why
- To help people avoid losing money and personal information to fraudsters.
- Warned by
- Tamil Nadu Police cybercrime wing
- Scam types
- Bogus lottery winnings, instant loans, scholarship promises and grocery discounts
- Common demands
- Processing fees, taxes, advance payments or confidential information
- Key precautions
- Verify offers through official websites or applications and avoid unknown links
- Information to protect
- One-time passwords, banking details and other personal information
- Cybercrime helpline
- 1930
- Online reporting
- cybercrime.gov.in