📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / User:Tripura Police
Crime
Tripura Police Issues Alert Over Rising WhatsApp Fraud
✍️ Tripuratimes
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 07:32 PM
👁 16
The Tripura police have warned citizens about a surge in WhatsApp‑based fraud, urging vigilance and safe online practices.
The Tripura police department has issued a public alert after noticing an increase in fraud cases conducted through the WhatsApp messaging platform. Officials said scammers are exploiting the app’s popularity to deceive users and obtain personal or financial information.
In the advisory, police urged residents to verify the identity of any unknown contacts, avoid sharing OTPs or banking details over chat, and report suspicious messages to the nearest police station. They also highlighted that legitimate authorities never request such information via WhatsApp.
The police have pledged to monitor the situation closely and coordinate with cyber‑crime units to track and apprehend perpetrators. Citizens are encouraged to stay informed through official channels and spread the warning within their communities.
The alert underscores the growing challenge of digital fraud in the state and reflects broader efforts by law‑enforcement agencies across India to curb online scams.
Authorities reiterated that prompt reporting can help prevent financial loss and assist investigations, urging the public to treat any unsolicited WhatsApp request with caution.
In the advisory, police urged residents to verify the identity of any unknown contacts, avoid sharing OTPs or banking details over chat, and report suspicious messages to the nearest police station. They also highlighted that legitimate authorities never request such information via WhatsApp.
The police have pledged to monitor the situation closely and coordinate with cyber‑crime units to track and apprehend perpetrators. Citizens are encouraged to stay informed through official channels and spread the warning within their communities.
The alert underscores the growing challenge of digital fraud in the state and reflects broader efforts by law‑enforcement agencies across India to curb online scams.
Authorities reiterated that prompt reporting can help prevent financial loss and assist investigations, urging the public to treat any unsolicited WhatsApp request with caution.