Hyderabad, May 26 -- The Cyberabad Police on Tuesday, May 26, alerted people of a new cyber fraud where people posing as astrologers and tantriks were extorting money from innocent victims.

The police has asked people not to believe social media advertisements that endorse solutions to personal and financial problems through 'shanti pujas' or promote tricks to achieve love marriage/hypnotism/business growth.

These fraudsters may promise quick solutions for little money but later resort to extortion through WhatsApp calls and messages, threatening to harm family members and posting personal details on social media.

Advisory

People are asked to verify a person's credentials before sending them money and not to share personal photos, det...