Cyber Cops Block Fraudulent Transactions Reported Within Golden Hour in Two APK Scams

Cyber cops block fraudulent transactions reported within golden hour in two APK scams

Hyderabad cyber cops swiftly block ₹6.5 lakh in fraudulent transactions from two APK scams reported within the critical golden hour.

Money refunded to victims after reporting crime in 'golden hour'

Hyderabad: Cybercrime police helped two victims recover money lost to fraudsters consecutively after they reported the fraud during the peak golden hour. The first victim, a 26-year-old software engineer from Yousufguda, received a fake WhatsApp message on December 5, demanding a Rs 1,000 traffic fine. A link to download an APK file titled “M-Parivahan” was used to steal One Time Passwords (OTPs). The fraudsters used the OTP access and made tran…