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Investment frauds account for 60% of Telangana cybercrime losses
The Story in Brief
Stock trading and business investment frauds now account for nearly 60 per cent of financial losses suffered by cybercrime victims in Telangana, making them the state's biggest cyber threat. The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) flagged the figure at its 'Suraksha Ka Tiranga' awareness campaign in Hyderabad ahead of Independence Day.
TGCSB director Shikha Goel said cybercrime complaints in Telangana fell by 10.2 per cent and financial losses by 26.8 per cent in the first half of 2026. The state topped the national PRAGATI review, which assesses cybercrime performance. DGP C.V. Anand urged citizens to pause and verify before sharing money, and to report fraud through helpline 1930.
The Indian Opinion
Investment frauds dominating losses is a reminder that greed, not ignorance, fuels most cybercrime. Telangana's falling complaints and losses are genuine gains, but the 60 per cent share shows where awareness efforts must focus. The real test is whether the Golden Hour reporting habit spreads beyond urban Hyderabad. Watch if the state's hold rate, now 29 per cent, keeps climbing in the next PRAGATI review.
Source: deccanchronicle.com
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