Hyderabad woman falls prey to cyber fraud, loses Rs 9 lakh
Hyderabad: A 24-year-old private employee in Hyderabad became a victim of cyber fraud, losing Rs. 9 lakhs.
According to the Cyber crime police, the woman received a call purporting to be from FedEx International Courier, informing her of a package containing illegal drugs addressed to her. The call was then transferred to individuals posing as officials from the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Mumbai, who claimed to be investigating drug trafficking. All conversations took place via Skype with multiple individuals impersonating police officers. The fraudsters threatened the victim, accusing her of involvement in money laundering.
The scammers obtained the victim’s personal details, including Aadhaar card, PAN card, and bank details (debit card information and bank statements for the past 5.5 years). They then instructed her to access her internet banking and take out a loan for Rs. 9 lakh, which she transferred to their account. The fraudsters warned the victim not to inform anyone about the incident, citing the sensitivity of the information, and closely monitored her activities. The victim eventually filed a complaint with the police.
Police warning to public:
• If a call raises suspicion, end the call immediately and report it to the nearest police station without hesitation.
• Be cautious of calls claiming to be from FedEx, BSNL, or TRAI, as these are commonly used tactics by fraudsters.
• Scammers often use psychological manipulation to exploit emotions and influence decision-making. Do not deposit money into unknown bank accounts based on false promises from strangers.
• Law enforcement agencies do not initiate contact via Skype calls and demand money transfers to resolve issues.
In recent incidents in Hyderabad, individuals have fallen victim to various scams, highlighting the growing threat of online fraud. A 31-year-old medical professional from Secunderabad was targeted by an advanced cyber fraud scheme. The targeted person received a phone call from an individual claiming to be from FedEx, alleging that an illegal package had been shipped from Mumbai to Iran.
In another incident, a 27-year-old female private employee from Hyderabad fell victim to a scam while seeking a match on Shaadi.com.
Additionally, a 44-year-old housewife residing in Hyderabad has been defrauded of Rs. 21,73,000 in an online scam conducted through the messaging app Telegram. The victim, whose identity remains confidential, fell prey to the fraudulent scheme after receiving messages from accounts identified as @PUYFU63, @JollyBiswas269, and @Joyless.
In another case, a man was cheated by the NoBroker website, which failed to transfer his Rs. 45,000 token payment intended for purchasing a property.
Cybercrime officials continue to investigate these incidents, and the public and victims of online fraud are encouraged to report promptly to the Cyber Crime Helpline at 1930 or visit cybercrime.gov.in for assistance.
Telangana Government approves recruitment of 3,035 posts in TGSRTC
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has granted approval to fill 3,035 vacant positions in the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC). RTC officials have given green signal to fill all the proposed posts. Among these vacancies, there are 2,000 for drivers, 743 for laborers, 114 for Deputy Superintendents (Mechanic), 84 for Deputy Superintendents (Traffic), 25 for Depot Managers/Assistant Traffic Managers, 23 for Assistant Engineers (Civil), 15 for Assistant Mechanical Engineers, and 11 for Section Officers (Civil). Additionally, there are 7 positions each for General Medical Officers and Specialist Medical Officers.
Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar expressed his satisfaction over the government’s approval of these 3,035 positions across various categories in RTC. He extended his gratitude to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka for granting permission to fill these vacancies. He noted that since the formation of Telangana state, TGSRTC had not issued any job notifications, and this initiative will ease the burden on the public transport system.
Minister Prabhakar emphasized that this move will further strengthen the state’s public transport system. He highlighted that the corporation, with the state government’s support, is acquiring new buses to meet increased demand under the Mahalakshmi scheme, ensuring compliance with the regulations for these new vehicles. The minister confirmed that the process to fill the 3,035 posts will commence promptly.
VC Sajjanar, Managing Director of TGSRTC, expressed gratitude on behalf of the corporation for the state government’s swift approval to fill these 3,035 posts, recognizing the critical role of public transport. He thanked Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for immediately approving the proposals, as well as Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar for their proactive roles in this decision.
టీజీఎస్ఆర్టీసీలో 3035 కొలువులు
భర్తీకి అనుమతి ఇచ్చిన ప్రభుత్వం
కొత్త రక్తంతో ఆర్టీసీని మరింతగా బలోపేతం చేస్తాం https://t.co/opT6OzmlGG— Ponnam Prabhakar (@PonnamLoksabha) July 2, 2024
Sajjanar highlighted that direct recruitment had not taken place in the organization since 2012, marking a gap of about 12 years. He emphasized that the recent sanction of these 3,035 posts by the government will significantly bolster the organization’s capabilities. Assuring efficient service delivery to the public, he underscored the benefits of the Mahalakshmi scheme in enhancing operational effectiveness.
The management of TGSRTC affirmed their commitment to swiftly completing the recruitment process for these positions in accordance with the state government’s directives.
