Hyderabad, June 24 -- There has been an increase in cybercrime complaints that are traced to children who made gaming purchases without the knowledge of their legal guardians or parents, Hyderabad Commissioner VC Sajjanar said on Wednesday, June 24, issuing an advisory to parents warning them of the lasting effects of gaming disorders among young children that can lead to financial loss.

According to the Commissioner, several complaints initially assumed "fraud" were found to be a child making in-game purchases using the card or UPI details saved on a device. "No hacking, no outsider involved," he said.

Sajjanar noted that a significant number of cases are often traced back to a grandparent's phone, which is less likely to be monitored....