Cybercrime officials urge citizens to remain cautious of fraudulent job and investment schemes
Hyderabad: City cybercrime officials have arrested a fraudster named Cheruku Naveen, 33, for orchestrating 87 part-time job and investment frauds across the country, including 14 in Telangana. The accused swindled a victim out of Rs 25.36 lakh.
According to DCP CCS (cybercrime) Dara Kavitha, a 41-year-old victim received a WhatsApp message offering a part-time job reviewing Google Maps. Trusting the offer, he followed the fraudster’s instructions to rate locations, take screenshots and submit them.
After completing the task, the victim was given a Telegram ID and asked to share his bank details, after which a small amount was credited to his account. After gaining his confidence, the fraudster convinced him to register on a website (https://dlu6ewr0.top), promising high returns on investments.
Following the fraudster’s instructions, the victim deposited money into bank accounts and UPI IDs provided on Telegram. However, when he attempted to withdraw his funds, his access was blocked. The fraudster then demanded additional payments for taxes and processing fees. Despite making these payments, the victim was asked for more money, ultimately losing Rs 25.36 lakh through multiple transactions.
City cybercrime officials urge citizens to remain cautious of fraudulent job and investment schemes, including work-from-home offers, Google task rating and click-and-earn programmes. Scammers often advertise fake investment apps and websites on platforms like Telegram, WhatsApp, X, Instagram and Facebook, luring victims with fake profit screenshots and promises of high returns. Authorities warn against trusting such offers, as these schemes lack SEBI approval. If targeted by cyber fraud, victims should immediately call 1930 or visit www.cybercrime.gov.in for assistance.
