Hyderabad, Oct. 14 -- In a single day, three people lost a combined Rs 5.35 crore to different cyber frauds reported in Hyderabad on Monday, October 12.

Following the frauds, Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned citizens against suspicious online messages, fake investment offers and threats from fraudsters posing as government officials.

Company accountant loses Rs. 2.70 crore

In another case of cyber fraud in Hyderabad, a company accountant lost Rs 2.70 crore after opening an unknown ZIP file.

The accountant transferred funds without confirming the instructions directly with the company's CEO. The fraudulent transfers continued for around eight days.

Fraudsters dupe 72-year-old woman

In another case, a 72-year-old woman...