Overview

• The 32-year-old from Malakpet clicked a dating-site link and received a WhatsApp call on July 9 from a caller identifying herself as Tanya Sharma.
• Subsequent contacts named Priti and Ritika pushed multiple "refundable" charges for hotel booking, meeting confirmation, service tax, refund processing, account verification, and privacy security.
• The victim transferred about Rs 6.49 lakh to several bank accounts before realizing the operation impersonated representatives of reputed companies.
• He reported the case to Hyderabad Cyber Crimes Police, who cautioned against unsolicited friendship or marriage offers and against paying registration or advance fees.
• Authorities urged victims to seek help via 1930, cybercrime.gov.in, or WhatsApp at 8712665171.