Hyderabad, June 4 -- With rising cases of miscreants impersonating officials of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) and cheating, the Cyberabad Police have urged the public to remain alert.

A rising number of cases have been reported where fraudsters contact victims through WhatsApp messages, SMS, and phone calls, saying, "Water Bill not Paid," "Meter Reading not Recorded" or "CAN Number Verification Pending," and "Water Connection Will Be Disconnected Tonight," causing panic.

Cybercriminals persuade victims to download malicious applications, including APK files or remote access apps such as QuickSupport. In some instances, small payments ranging from Rs 10 to Rs 20 are requested to gain credibility.

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