Hyderabad: Scammers are tricking people with promises of ‘free iPhones’ through a store based in Dubai.
The city’s Cyber Crime police are alerting people to be cautious of these scams.
The fraud involves the Zamzam Electronics store in Dubai.
Scammers create fake profiles on Facebook and Instagram to attract victims with offers of free iPhones.
Posing as store representatives, they claim victims have won an iPhone. They then ask for a small payment for taxes to send the phone, stealing money from the victims.
The police issued a warning after receiving complaints about messages from unknown accounts on social media.
Officials advise against engaging with strangers or clicking on suspicious links to avoid scams.
No incidents have been reported in Hyderabad yet, but other states have seen victims report these fraudulent activities.
