# Hyderabad Police warn of ‘rent a boyfriend’ online scam 2026-08-10T11:56:42+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Hyderabad police have warned women and young girls about a 'rent a boyfriend' scam circulating on social media. Cyber criminals post attractive advertisements on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Telegram, offering companion services such as coffee dates and shopping trips, often with fake discounts. Once a victim contacts them, they demand upfront payments through digital apps and then block all communication. Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar shared the alert on X, cautioning that sharing personal details with unverified accounts can lead to blackmail, harassment, and physical safety risks. Victims are advised to report incidents to the cybercrime helpline at 1930 or the national portal. ## Coverage - ndtv.com Tags: cybercrime, Hyderabad, online scam, police warning, Rent a Boyfriend, social media fraud Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/hyderabad-police-warn-of-rent-a-boyfriend-online-scam/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/hyderabad-police-warn-of-rent-a-boyfriend-online-scam/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.