Hyderabad Police Warns of WhatsApp Scam Exploiting 'No' Reply to Steal Money
Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar has warned of a new WhatsApp scam where replying 'NO' to a fake bank debit message can lead to automatic malware activation, allowing hackers to access victims' phones and steal money without needing OTPs or link clicks. Victims, including professionals, have lost significant funds. Authorities advise not responding to such messages, blocking unknown senders, and verifying transactions only through official banking channels to avoid fraud.
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 negative (36/100). 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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