Hyderabad Police Warn of WhatsApp Scam Involving 'No' Reply to Fake Bank Alerts
Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar has warned of a WhatsApp scam where replying 'NO' to a fake bank debit message can lead to financial loss without sharing OTPs or clicking links. The scam involves an 'auto-execution file attack' that activates malware upon response, giving fraudsters access to victims' phones and bank accounts. Authorities advise verifying transactions through official channels, avoiding replies to suspicious messages, and reporting any fraud promptly. Independent verification of the malware activation claim remains pending.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 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 (42/100). Lens Score 49/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (35–38/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 15 Oct, 06:50 am. Other outlets followed.
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