Hyderabad, Aug. 8 -- Hyderabad Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar on Saturday, August 8, cautioned the public against the "Rent a Boyfriend" scam on social media platforms such as Facebook and Telegram.

Sajjanar said that scamsters are targeting young women by offering discounts for renting partners. "Feeling lonely? Do you want a handsome guy to join you for coffee or a movie? And all at a 50 per cent discount!"

Cyberfraudsters are circulating online posters featuring discount packages with slogans such as "1st August Special - 50 per cent OFF" and "Rent-a-Boyfriend - Your Personal Companion."

In a post on X, the commissioner said, "Displaying photos of attractive young men, the scammers present a detailed price list: Rs 499 for a one...