Chittoor Police Warns Public on Honey Trap Cyber Frauds
Chittoor SP cautions public against honey trap frauds
The Hindu
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Tushar Dudi, the Superintendent of Police in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India, has urged the public to be vigilant against honey trap cyber frauds. Offenders create fake social media profiles to build trust with victims and later blackmail them using personal photos or videos.
- 01Public awareness is crucial to combat honey trap frauds.
- 02Fraudsters use fake social media profiles to gain victims' trust.
- 03Victims may be blackmailed with personal content obtained through video calls.
- 04Police are tasked with educating the community on these scams.
- 05Cyber safety measures are essential for online interactions.
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On May 3, 2026, Tushar Dudi, the Superintendent of Police (SP) in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India, warned the public about the rising threat of honey trap cyber frauds. He explained that offenders create fake social media profiles to impersonate individuals, gaining the trust of unsuspecting victims. Once trust is established, they often engage in video calls to obtain personal photos or videos, which are later used for blackmail and extortion. The SP emphasized the importance of public awareness and directed police officers at the mandal and sub-divisional levels to educate the community on recognizing and avoiding such scams. This initiative aims to protect individuals from falling prey to these fraudulent schemes.
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Increased awareness can help prevent individuals from becoming victims of cyber fraud, protecting their personal information and finances.
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