Hyderabad Police Warn Women About 'Rent Boyfriend' Online Scam Targeting Personal Data
Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar has warned women and young girls about a new cyber scam circulating on social media under the guise of "Rent Boyfriend" services. Fraudsters use AI-generated or stolen photos of attractive men to advertise companion packages on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Telegram. They engage victims in conversation before demanding advance payments via digital wallets or QR codes, then block communication, stealing money and personal data. Authorities advise avoiding contact with unknown profiles and caution against sharing personal information online.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (41/100). Lens Score 53/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, ndtv, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (35–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 10 Aug, 05:17 am. Other outlets followed.