10/08/2026
𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀: ₹𝟭𝟬𝟮 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝟭𝟵 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀.
𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗣 𝗦𝗵𝗿𝗶 𝗩.𝗖. 𝗦𝗮𝗷𝗷𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗿, 𝗜𝗣𝗦 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗱𝘀
HYDERABAD: Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting senior citizens, exploiting their lack of familiarity with digital technology and inducing panic or greed to steal their life savings.
According to Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police data, 403 cases involving victims above 60 years were registered between January 2025 and July 31, 2026, resulting in a total financial loss of ₹102.02 Crores.
MAJOR FRAUD TYPES
Trading Frauds: 113 cases – ₹55.88 Cr
Digital Arrest Scams: 69 cases – ₹31.93 Cr
OTP Frauds: 115 cases – ₹4.94 Cr
Investment Frauds: 22 cases – ₹2.79 Cr
Dating/Honeytrap Frauds: 7 cases – ₹70.11 Lakh
CYBER FRAUDS DECLINE IN 2026
Hyderabad City Police awareness campaigns, proactive monitoring and timely banking intervention have contributed to a decline in cases:
2025: 285 cases | ₹71.81 Cr loss
2026 (up to July 31): 118 cases | ₹30.20 Cr loss
Prompt reporting has also enabled police and banks to freeze fraudulent transactions during the Golden Hour, improving the chances of fund recovery.
𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗛𝗬𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗗 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗥:
Hyderabad CP Shri V.C. Sajjanar, IPS, urged senior citizens to remain vigilant:
“There is no such thing as a Digital Arrest in India. No police or government agency will demand money or conduct an interrogation through phone or video calls.”
He advised citizens to:
Never share OTP, PIN, passwords, Aadhaar or PAN details.
Avoid online trading or investment schemes promising extraordinary returns.
Never pay additional fees or taxes to withdraw supposed profits.
Verify investment platforms through SEBI before investing.
Be cautious of suspicious WhatsApp/Telegram job and investment offers.
Families and banks should closely monitor unusual high-value transactions involving senior citizens.
REPORT CYBER FRAUD IMMEDIATELY
📞 Call 1930 – National Cyber Crime Helpline
🌐 cybercrime.gov.in
Report immediately. Every minute counts. Reporting during the Golden Hour can help freeze and recover your money.
Issued by: PRO, Hyderabad City Police