Cyber Fraud Alert: Personal Details Theft Rising in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, Citizens Warned Not to Share Aadhaar or PAN

Hyderabad: Cases of personal details theft through fraud in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are rising rapidly, with agents and middlemen increasingly targeting ordinary citizens. Cybercrime officials have warned that sharing Aadhaar card, PAN card, or voter ID details with unknown agents is leading to serious financial fraud, including fake loans and illegal bank transactions.

According to information accessed by Munsif News 24×7, fraud networks are exploiting people by collecting their personal documents and using them for cybercrime, fake companies, and illegal financial transactions.

Fraud Agents Targeting Common People in Telugu States

Authorities say that the number of agents and brokers stealing personal details in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh is increasing day by day. These individuals work with financial criminals and cyber fraudsters, helping them open bank accounts and conduct illegal transactions.

Most victims are unaware that their identities are being misused until they receive income tax notices, bank loan reminders, or legal warnings.

Documents Commonly Misused by Fraudsters

Fraud agents usually collect the following documents from unsuspecting citizens:

• Aadhaar Card
• PAN Card
• Voter ID Card
• Bank account details
• Mobile SIM cards

These documents are then used to create fake financial records or business registrations.

Hyderabad Trader Shocked After Fake Loan of ₹5 Lakh

One recent case from Hyderabad highlights how serious this scam has become.

A local trader approached an agent to obtain a loan and shared all his personal details. The agent later told him that the loan could not be approved due to a low CIBIL score.

However, three months later, the trader received a notice from a bank stating that a personal loan of ₹5 lakh had been taken in his name, and the instalments were overdue.

The trader had never applied for such a loan, revealing how his identity had been misused.

Retired Employees, Small Traders and Workers Being Targeted

Investigations suggest that fraud networks mainly target:

• Retired employees
• Small traders
• Daily wage workers
• Housewives

These groups are often promised easy loans through government schemes.

Once victims share their documents:

• SIM cards are issued in their names
• New bank accounts are opened
• Debit cards and passbooks are obtained

Victims are sometimes offered a few thousand rupees per month in exchange for allowing their accounts to be used.

Later, these accounts are sold to cybercriminals operating from outside India, who use them to transfer large amounts of illegal money.

Fake Companies Being Created Using Stolen Identities

Cybercrime officials say that fraudsters are also using social media to recruit agents who bring in friends and relatives in exchange for commission.

Using stolen identity documents, criminals quickly:

• Register fake companies
• Appoint innocent individuals as directors or presidents
• Conduct transactions worth crores of rupees

In many cases, the victims have no idea their names are being used in corporate documents.

When authorities investigate financial crimes, these innocent citizens often become the first suspects.

GST Fraud and Input Tax Credit Misuse

Some dishonest traders are also exploiting poor individuals’ identities to register GST numbers and fake businesses.

These fake firms are used to:

• Claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) subsidies
• Conduct tax evasion
• Generate fraudulent business documents

This leads to serious legal complications for the people whose identities were misused.

Cyber Crime Police Issues Warning to Public

Hyderabad City Cyber Crime officials have urged people to remain cautious.

ACP Shiva Maruti of Cyber Crime Police warned citizens not to share personal documents with unknown agents.

Important Safety Advice

People should:

• Never share Aadhaar, PAN or voter ID details with strangers
• Avoid giving bank documents or SIM cards to agents
• Check regularly if loans or GST numbers exist in their name
• Immediately report suspicious activity

If someone discovers that a loan or GST registration has been created using their PAN card, they should contact authorities without delay.

Report Financial Fraud Immediately

Police say that victims of personal details theft and cyber fraud in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh must file a complaint immediately to avoid further legal complications.

As cases of identity theft and financial fraud in Telugu states continue to rise, citizens are advised to stay alert and protect their personal information to prevent misuse by cybercriminal networks.

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