Hyderabad seniors lost 102.02cr to cyber scams, police say
Between January 2025 and July 2026, senior citizens in Hyderabad lost ₹102.02 crore to cyber scams, say city police.
Most of the money vanished through trading frauds (₹55.88 crore) and digital arrest scams (₹31.93 crore).
OTP frauds were the most common trick, but caused smaller losses.
Cases drop report to helpline 1930
Investment scams cost seniors another ₹2.79 crore, and even dating or honeytrap schemes targeted them for more than ₹70.11 lakh.
The good news? Cases are actually dropping: 118 cases were reported so far in 2026 compared to 285 last year, bringing the monthly average down from 24 to 17.
Police urge everyone: report fraud fast on helpline 1930 or the cybercrime portal: quick action can help recover lost money.
And remember, real officials never ask for cash or investigate you over a call!