Hyderabad, Nov. 11 -- The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has warned citizens against a surge in online shopping frauds and credit/debit card compromise scams, reporting a sharp rise in complaints involving the two types of cybercrime over the past 20 to 30 days.

As part of its November 2026 Cyber Awareness Campaign, launched on Cyber Jaagrookta Diwas, the TGCSB issued two public advisories cautioning people against fraudsters exploiting online shopping trends, festive discounts and malicious mobile applications.

In the first type of fraud, cybercriminals circulate advertisements on Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and fake websites offering branded electronics, clothing, holiday packages, beauty services, household services and on...