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Rent a boyfriend: Hyderabad police commissioner cautions women over dating scam

City Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar issued a stern warning to young women regarding social media 'rent boyfriend' offers. These schemes are identified as dating traps designed to lure victims before demanding money. Cyber criminals often use AI-generated or downloaded photos to make these fraudulent offers appear genuine. After receiving payments, fraudsters block victims and may use personal data for blackmail.

8 Aug 2026 5:26 pm