Hyderabad, Oct. 15 -- The Cyber Crime unit of Hyderabad City Police has urged citizens to stay alert during the festive season, especially around Diwali, as cyber fraudsters are stepping up their activities through fake e-commerce sites, phishing links, malicious apps, and social media advertisements offering "unbelievable discounts."A police statement on Wednesday said fraudsters are exploiting the festive rush to trick people into revealing banking details, card information, and personal data, leading to serious financial losses. They are circulating fake shopping apps, .apk files, and bogus customer care numbers to gain remote access to victims' phones and bank accounts.
In one case, a woman from Secunderabad lost Rs 1.4 lakh after fall...