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Telangana Doctors Lose ₹29.88 Crore to Cyber Scams
16 Jun
Summary
- 735 doctors lost ₹29.88 crore to cyber fraud since September 2024.
- Business and investment scams caused the highest financial losses.
- TGCSB and medical associations will collaborate on cyber awareness.
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has initiated a high-level interaction with medical professionals to combat a surge in cyber fraud cases. Since September 2024, a total of 735 doctors in Telangana have been defrauded, incurring losses of ₹29.88 crore. This alarming trend prompted officials to meet with representatives from various medical associations across the state.
Business and investment scams have proven to be the most lucrative for cybercriminals, with 127 victims losing ₹22.39 crore. Other significant fraud categories include 'digital arrest' scams, identity theft, impersonation, and advertisement-related frauds. The TGCSB, alongside 72 representatives from leading medical bodies, resolved to form a collaborative initiative focusing on cyber awareness, prevention, and protection to safeguard the healthcare community.
