Hyderabad, July 26 -- Hyderabad Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar on Sunday, July 26, cautioned people against cyber frauds in the name of the Indiramma Housing scheme.

He clarified that with the commencement of the Rs 10,000 Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) payment process for beneficiaries, cybercriminals might try to dupe people using fake calls and unfamiliar links.

Sajjanar stressed that there is no scope for brokers or middlemen in this scheme and that the selection process is completely transparent. As per the rules, the EMD amount paid will remain safe; if a house is not allotted, the government will refund the entire amount directly to the applicant's original bank account. He advised people not to trust anyone promising, "If you p...