Bhubaneswar, April 28 -- DCP-Bhubaneswar Prateek Singh today alerted people on a new kind of cyber fraud going on in the State Capital for the last few days.

"Stay alert and do not fall prey to the cybercriminals," the DCP appealed to denizens through a video message posted on his official Twitter handle.

"Cybercriminals are making random calls these days to people on mobile phones, WhatsApp numbers, and any internet-based calling services. Individuals who receive their phone calls are then targeted, mentally harassed, and bullied. The victim is said that there is a parcel in his/her name containing illegal items or narcotics. Even at times, the victim is said that Warrant has been issued in his/her name and he/she would be arrested soo...