T.N. police warn public about new cyber scam involving USSD codes

Key Points

1. Tamil Nadu Police Cyber Crime Wing issued an advisory on a new cyber fraud.
2. Fraudsters impersonate courier/delivery service agents.
3. Victims are instructed to dial a USSD code starting with *21*.
4. This code enables call forwarding to the fraudster's mobile number.
5. Fraudsters gain access to bank verification calls and OTP confirmations.
6. Sandeep Mittal, Additional Director General of Police, Cyber Crime Wing, cautioned the public.
7. Advisory published on December 20, 2025.