Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Hyderabad Cyber Security Bureau Warns of Emotional Blackmail Scams
Cybercriminals are calling people pretending to be police or CBI agents.
They scare people by saying their family members are in trouble for serious crimes.
The criminals use this fear to make people send them money.
They might say it's for verification or bail.
The police are warning people to be careful and not share any private information with unknown callers.
Real police don't ask for money for these things.
Cybercriminals target individuals and their families.
They impersonate police or CBI officers.
Fraudsters accuse family members of serious crimes.
Victims are pressured to transfer large sums of money.
The TGCSB warns people not to share personal/banking information.
- Who
- Cybercriminals impersonating police or CBI officials
- What
- Using emotional blackmail to extort money
- When
- Recently, with increased warnings from the TGCSB
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- To extract money from victims by instilling fear and pressure
- Event
- Cybercriminals using emotional blackmail
- Target
- Individuals and family members
- Impersonated
- Police or CBI officers
- Technique
- Psychological pressure and fear of arrest
- False Accusations
- Involvement in serious crimes (money laundering, etc.)
- Solicitation
- Victims transfer money for 'verification' or 'bail'
- Official Advice
- Do not share personal/banking details; avoid suspicious calls
