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Tamil Nadu Police Warn Citizens of Loan, Lottery, Scholarship and Grocery Scams
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 02:17 PM
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Tamil Nadu Police have issued a warning to residents about a rise in loan, lottery, scholarship and grocery scams, urging vigilance and verification of offers.
Tamil Nadu Police have issued a warning to residents about a surge in loan, lottery, scholarship and grocery scams. The notice was released through official police channels and local media outlets.
The warning highlights that scammers are targeting individuals with fraudulent loan offers, fake lottery winnings, bogus scholarship opportunities and deceptive grocery deals. Victims have reported losing money and personal information.
Police advise citizens to verify any loan or scholarship offers with official financial institutions and education boards, and to be cautious of lottery claims that require upfront payments. They also caution shoppers to check the legitimacy of grocery discounts and to avoid deals that seem too good to be true.
The department has set up a dedicated helpline and encourages people to report suspicious activities. Authorities urge the public to remain vigilant and to seek confirmation from trusted sources before engaging with any offers.
The warning highlights that scammers are targeting individuals with fraudulent loan offers, fake lottery winnings, bogus scholarship opportunities and deceptive grocery deals. Victims have reported losing money and personal information.
Police advise citizens to verify any loan or scholarship offers with official financial institutions and education boards, and to be cautious of lottery claims that require upfront payments. They also caution shoppers to check the legitimacy of grocery discounts and to avoid deals that seem too good to be true.
The department has set up a dedicated helpline and encourages people to report suspicious activities. Authorities urge the public to remain vigilant and to seek confirmation from trusted sources before engaging with any offers.