Hyderabad: The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has cautioned the public against a new cyber fraud in which scammers are targeting beneficiaries of the state government’s Indiramma Housing Scheme by demanding earnest money deposits (EMDs) and using fraudulent websites and payment links. According to the advisory, the fraudsters create fake websites that closely resemble official government portals and send payment links through WhatsApp and SMS. The Cyber Security Bureau advised citizens to make payments only through official government portals and to verify website URLs before entering any personal or financial information. It also urged the public never to share OTPs, PINs, passwords or bank account details with anyone over phone calls or messages. It appealed to the public to remain vigilant against fake EMD demands and fraudulent links circulating on social media and messaging platforms.