Hyderabad: Sajjanar launches Cybercrime awareness rally, urges public vigilance

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar warned that public fear and greed are helping cybercriminals. At a cybercrime awareness event near Charminar, he urged vigilance, highlighted rising online risks for children and seniors, and reminded victims to call 1930 immediately

Hyderabad: Fear and greed of the public is becoming the investment for cyber criminals, pointed out Hyderabad Police Commissioner, V C Sajjanar, while stressing the need for everyone to be more vigilant regarding cybercrimes.

Participating in ‘Jagrut Hyderabad – Surakshit Hyderabad’ Cybercrime Awareness Programme on Saturday at Charminar, he distributed pamphlets on cybercrime prevention and flagged off the Cybercrime awareness rally from Charminar to Madina.

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Sajjanar said ‘Jagrut Hyderabad – Surakshit Hyderabad’ cybercrime awareness programmes are being conducted every Tuesday and Saturday, as part of which, police officials are going to every house to create awareness.

He said the public is being involved in cybercrime prevention, and volunteers who come forward willingly were asked to register their names as Cyber Simbas. Sajjanar cautioned against uploading private photos and personal details on social media, as doing so creates the possibility of being trapped and defrauded.

Children were getting addicted to social media, especially girls who were becoming victims by chatting with unknown individuals and providing personal details. He advised parents to be careful with their daughters and to explain precautions before giving them mobile phones. He also stressed the need to be extremely vigilant about ‘Digital Arrest’ frauds that target the elderly.

In case of falling victim to a cyber fraud, the victims should immediately call the Helpline Number 1930 to report the incident and also file a complaint at www.cybercrime.gov.in.