Hyderabad | July 10, 2025 |
In a heart-wrenching incident, a woman from Hyderabad reportedly died by suicide after falling victim to a cyber fraud posing as a *work-from-home opportunity. The case has sparked fresh concerns over the growing number of *online job scams targeting vulnerable individuals, especially homemakers and job-seekers.
From Hope to Heartbreak
The deceased, *Anusha, originally from **West Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh, had moved to *Hyderabad’s Tulsinagar area in KPHB Colony along with her family.
She came across a *“Work From Home” advertisement on the Telegram app, promising easy earnings. Trusting the offer, she engaged with the scammers and invested in **gold purchases as part of the so-called job tasks. Over time, she lost *several lakhs of rupees to the fraudulent scheme.
Betrayed by a Dream: Anusha’s Final Steps
After realizing that she had been *tricked and financially drained, Anusha went into a **state of depression. Her family revealed that she was *mentally disturbed and blamed herself for the loss. On Wednesday, unable to cope with the emotional burden, she took the extreme step of ending her life.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident. Preliminary findings suggest that the scammers were operating through multiple Telegram channels, targeting individuals with fake job offers involving small investments, which would later turn into massive financial traps.
Warning from Cyber Crime Officials
Cyber crime officials have once again urged citizens to *remain alert and avoid job offers from unknown sources, especially those requiring upfront payments or investments. Authorities are tracing the *digital footprints of the fraudsters and are likely to invoke relevant sections of the Information Technology Act and IPC.
How to Stay Safe from Online Job Scams
- Never pay to get a job — legitimate companies don’t ask for money.
- Avoid Telegram or WhatsApp-based job offers without verified links.
- Report suspicious activities to local cyber crime units.
- Educate family members, especially those seeking part-time income, about common online scams.
Key Highlights
- Woman from Hyderabad dies by suicide after falling victim to a Telegram-based work-from-home scam.
- Anusha, a resident of KPHB’s Tulsinagar, lost lakhs of rupees in the fraud.
- Police have launched a probe and warned others to remain cautious.
- Cyber criminals used gold investment as bait under the guise of job-related tasks.