Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Hyderabad Cybercrime Police Warn of Rising Credit Card Frauds
The police in Hyderabad are warning people about a rise in credit card frauds.
Fraudsters are using tricks like fake websites, fake calls, and fake apps to steal people's card details.
They might also clone cards at ATMs or swap SIM cards to steal OTPs.
The police say people should be careful and not click on unknown links or share their OTPs, PINs, or CVV numbers.
Banks will never ask for these details over the phone or email.
If someone thinks they might be a victim of fraud, they should report it right away to avoid losing money.
In two recent cases, quick reporting helped the police recover the stolen money.
Hyderabad Cybercrime Police warn of a spike in credit card fraud cases.
Fraudsters use phishing, fake merchant sites, deceptive calls, card cloning, and SIM swapping.
Residents urged to avoid clicking unknown links and never share OTPs, PINs, or CVVs.
Banks will never request OTPs, PINs, or CVVs via phone or email.
Immediate reporting of suspicious transactions is crucial to prevent financial loss, as seen in recent cases where amounts were recovered.
- Who
- Hyderabad Cybercrime Police and residents of Hyderabad
- What
- Increase in credit card fraud cases and successful recovery of stolen amounts
- When
- Recent cases reported on December 5 and November 10
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- Sophisticated scams targeting sensitive information and timely reporting
Fraudsters
Cybercrime Police
Fraudulent Activities
Fraudsters
Fraudsters use phishing, fake merchant sites, deceptive calls, card cloning, and SIM swapping to steal sensitive information and defraud victims.
Cybercrime Police
Cybercrime police work to prevent and resolve cyber fraud cases, recover stolen amounts, and educate the public on safety measures.
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Fraud Types
- Phishing, Fake Merchant Sites, Deceptive Calls, Card Cloning, SIM Swapping, APK-based Fraud
- Prevention Tips
- Avoid Unknown Links, Never Share OTPs/PINs/CVVs, Use Verified Apps, Report Immediately
- Bank Policy
- Banks Never Ask for OTPs, PINs, or CVVs via Phone/Email
- Reporting
- Report Suspicious Transactions Immediately
- Recovered Amounts
- Rs 5,23,125 and Rs 1,00,000 in two cases
