Telangana

Stolen Phones Used To Empty Bank Accounts In New ‘Hybrid Cyber Fraud’

Times Bay AreaPublished August 26, 2026Updated August 26, 2026English

Times Bay Area newsroomReport a correction

Stolen Phones Used To Empty Bank Accounts In New ‘Hybrid Cyber Fraud’ — Photo: Deccan Chronicle — view original

Hyderabad police have warned of a new hybrid cyber fraud in which gangs steal phones, obtain screen passwords through social engineering and use banking apps to drain victims’ accounts.

Source: Deccan Chronicle. Summary and artwork credited to the original publisher.