Hyderabad police have issued a strong warning to the public against the rising cases of fake kidnapping calls, a worrying new cybercrime trend aimed at extorting money from fearful families. City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has outlined proactive measures to combat this scam and urged vigilance among citizens. Sajjanar shared audio clips of arrested fraudsters mimicking police calls to raise public awareness. This warning follows other recent cybercrime trends in Hyderabad, where digital extortion and "cyber kidnapping" scams are on the rise. These scams often employ psychological tactics, including impersonation, fake documents, and high-pressure intimidation via phone and video calls.